Abstract mixed media painting in blue and brown tones with layered textures and circular design.

Blue + Brown Abstracts: 2 Paintings, 1 Color Palette, Big Results

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In this video, I create two abstract paintings using a limited blue and brown color palette inspired by The Color Cube!

One is a concentric circle piece and the other is a loose, expressive abstract — both using the same mark-making tools: Posca markers, Artx acrylic paint pens, Neocolor II pastels, and a pop of silver for shine.

I also talk about how the Daniel Smith watercolors compare with Masha’s handmade paints to see how the same colors behave across different materials.

If you love mixed media art, experimenting with palettes, or seeing how tools influence results, you’ll love this side-by-side process!

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Looking for the supplies I used? I’ve listed all my favorite and most-used materials on one easy-to-update page here: https://2lilowls.com/favorite-supplies-for-mixed-media-abstract-art/

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Note: I don’t list individual supply links on every post any longer, simply because keeping up with that for each video or project took more time than I have. Instead, I’ve created one easy-to-browse page where I’ve listed all my favorite and most-used art supplies. It’s always up to date, and a great place to find what I’m working with most often.

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Concentric circle abstract painting in blue and brown with acrylics, pastels, and markers.
Detail view of circular abstract with metallic accents and textured blue-brown layering
Loose abstract painting with organic blue and brown mark making on white background.
Texture detail of expressive abstract with layered marks in blue, brown, and silver.
Side-by-side view of two blue and brown abstract paintings using same materials.
Tools used in mixed media painting: Posca markers, Artx pens, Neocolor II pastels, silver paint.
Layered abstract painting with overlapping shapes and marks in muted blue and brown.
Flat lay of art journal and abstract paintings with color swatches and mark making tests.
Close-up of color palette using blue, brown, and metallic silver in abstract painting.

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