Art Totems: A Colorful Journey Through Abstract Art - Painting Tutorial
Hey there, in my latest video, I delve into the world of abstract art with a twist - Art Totems. I played around with watercolors, oil pastels, pens, and a bunch of other cool stuff to create these tall, skinny-stripe abstract pieces. It's a bit more structured than my usual work, and I think you'll dig the process. I even used a color palette from those nifty Color Cube Palette Cards to add some extra flair. So, join me in this workshop-style tutorial where I break down the steps, share some tricks, and let the creativity flow. Let's have some artistic fun together!
*Supplies I'm using in class:
(Some of the links are affiliate links. If you use my link, I get a small commission, which will go toward my art supplies and to support this channel! I appreciate your support 🥰)
The Color Cube - https://sarahrenaeclark.com/colorcube...
Hahnemuhle Collection 100% Cotton Watercolor Pad - https://amzn.to/43mlJGA
Kuretake Gansai Tambi 48 Color set - https://amzn.to/3qaThZW
Princeton Aqua Elite, Series 4850, Round, 12 - https://amzn.to/3PO2Qs8
Posca PC-1M Paint Art Marker Pens - Fabric Glass Metal Pen - Set of Black + White - https://amzn.to/3ERQd98
Mungyo Gallery Artists' Soft Oil Pastels Set of 72 - https://amzn.to/3rf0E3v
Archer and Olive - https://www.archerandolive.com/
*My very favorite supplies that I might mention in every video:
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Books and Color Cube:
The Color Cube - https://sarahrenaeclark.com/colorcube/?ref=123
Art Prompt cards: The Color Meditation Deck - https://amzn.to/3IT1bxC
Favorite Paper:
Hahnemuhle Collection 100% Cotton Watercolor Pad - https://amzn.to/43mlJGA
Arches Watercolor Pad 9x12-inch - https://amzn.to/3PF9Jfi
Favorite Pens/pencils:
Kakimori Brass Nib - https://shop.stlartsupply.com/products/kakimori-brass-nib
Kakimori pen holder - https://shop.stlartsupply.com/products/sakura-wood-pen-holder
Posca Extra Fine Marker, White - https://amzn.to/462XRtk
Faber-Castell Graphite Pencil Pitt Graphite Matt 14B - https://amzn.to/443RhB0
Faber-Castell Graphite Aquarelle Water-Soluble Single Pencil, 6B - https://amzn.to/3tmLA4h
Inks:
Kuretake GOLD MICA Ink - https://amzn.to/3oG04dt
Kuretake Gold mica Paste - https://amzn.to/3V2EpYZ
Favorite Paints:
Kuretake Watercolor Gansai Tambi 48 Color set - https://amzn.to/3qaThZW
Kuretake Watercolors Art Nouveau set - https://amzn.to/3ZWACgp
ARTEZA Acrylic Paint, Set of 60 Colors - https://amzn.to/3MxPKwp
Liquitex BASICS Acrylic Paint Set, 48 - https://amzn.to/3s48vAX
Golden Heavy Body Acrylic Paint, 2 Ounce, Iridescent Gold Fine - https://amzn.to/3RyhQvE
Favorite Brushes:
Raphael SoftAqua Brushes - https://amzn.to/3L5Bpq7
Princeton Artist Brush Neptune, Size 4 - https://amzn.to/3pkXPgg
Princeton Art & Brush Princeton Select Round Blender, 6 - https://amzn.to/3Rj9ub0
Winsor & Newton Bamboo Brush - https://amzn.to/41U1Aa3
Pastels and blocks:
sennelier oil pastels - https://amzn.to/3MPaYam
Sennelier Cardboard Oil Pastel Set, 72 Count - https://amzn.to/3WL5OPX
SENNELIER D'Artigny Oil Pastel Fixative - https://amzn.to/3X9DfMg
Sennelier - Savoir-Faire Sennelier Soft Pastels Half Stick Set - https://amzn.to/3YpHG69
SENNELIER Latour Spray Fixative Soft Pastels - https://amzn.to/3Pgsd5Z
Mungyo Gallery Artists' Soft Oil Pastels Set of 72 - https://amzn.to/3rf0E3v
Caran d'Ache Classic Neocolor II Water-Soluble Pastels - https://amzn.to/468tdPw
Caran D'ache Neopastel Oil Pastels Set/48 - https://amzn.to/483LU8d
Derwent charcoal blocks - https://amzn.to/3OiOzle
Derwent XL Charcoal Set of 6 - https://amzn.to/3PTlHkn
STABILO woody 3-in-1 - Wallet of 18 - https://amzn.to/3RqdnLs
Misc:
FINELINE APPLICATORS 2/PKG - https://amzn.to/44Ims5j
3ml Disposable Plastic Transfer Pipettes - https://amzn.to/3OTpTQH
Artist tape - https://amzn.to/3Hf6fLP
Art Sponges - https://amzn.to/3L9xf0k
Jack Richeson Grey Matters Disposable Paper Palette, 6 x 9 - https://amzn.to/3IBeD8Y
Jack Richeson Grey Matters Paper Palette (50 Sheets), 9" x 12 - https://amzn.to/423Q7o2
Hardboard art panels - you see me tape things down to these and they come in several different sizes: https://amzn.to/3C8EK3z
Painters Color Diary - 9x12 watercolor - https://amzn.to/3NHFCSm
Dual Edge Ripper Original Watercolor Paper Deckle Edge Tool 1-24 inch - https://amzn.to/3qdW19m
Fiskars SureCut Portable Paper Trimmer, 12 Inch Cut - https://amzn.to/3quCKR2
Bira Craft 2 inch Heart Lever Action Craft Punch - https://amzn.to/462YBP6
Where you can find me:
Website: https://2lilowls.com/
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