Loose abstract roses in soft watercolor and mixed media painted on the first page of a handmade art journal using tempera sticks, stencils, and gold accents.

Brave First Page! Abstract Florals in My Buku Art Journal

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In this video, I finally dive into the beautiful handmade Buku Art Journal gifted to me by Luz Artworks, created by her talented friend Meta in the Netherlands.

I’ve been hesitant to begin, not wanting to mess it up—but today, I pushed past that fear and created a  mixed media spread featuring loose, abstract roses. Us

ing Kuretake Gansai watercolors, tempera paint sticks, stencils from Stencil Girl and Joggles, and a touch of gold, I let the page evolve organically. I also started with a curated color palette from The Color Cube to help guide my choices.

Join me as I share my process, talk through the materials, and embrace the joy of creating something bold and beautiful right on the first page.

Supplies I'm using in this video:

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You can check out Meta’s Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/buku_delphi/

Starry Spirals was the one I used to make the flowers – https://shrsl.com/4fs99

I’ve stuck to my favorite supplies in this so you can check those out here: https://2lilowls.com/favorite-supplies-for-mixed-media-abstract-art/

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Top-down view of a mixed media art journal page with abstract rose designs painted in bold colors using watercolors, tempera paint sticks, and stencils.
Close-up of abstract rose florals painted in layered watercolor and tempera with gold detailing in a handmade art journal spread.
Macro view of hand-painted abstract roses in rich magenta, orange, and earthy tones layered with watercolor, tempera, and gold linework.
Creative studio workspace with an open handmade art journal showing abstract floral painting, surrounded by vintage maps, paint sticks, and art supplies.

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