A mixed media art journal spread featuring complementary colors of orange and blue, with custom color swatches on one page and an abstract painting with layered textures on the other.

Complementary Colors: Mixing Orange & Blue for Abstract Art

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In this video, I’m working in my Dina Wakley Ledger, focusing on color mixing and creating a complementary color palette featuring orange, blue, black, and white. On the left page, I experiment with mixing custom colors, building a rich palette with variations and swatches. On the right page, I use that palette to create a layered abstract painting, blending stencils, brushwork, and texture for an expressive result. If you love color exploration, abstract art, or art journaling, this tutorial is perfect for sparking inspiration and expanding your creative process!

Supplies I'm using in this video:

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Dina Wakley Ledger - https://rangerink.com/products/dina-wakley-media-ledger-journal

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A mixed media art journal spread featuring a complementary color palette of orange and blue, with custom color swatches on the left and a layered abstract painting with floral stencils and texture on the right.
A close-up of a mixed media abstract painting in an art journal, featuring complementary colors of orange and blue with layered floral stencils, brushwork, and textured details.
A close-up of a mixed media art journal page displaying custom-mixed paint swatches in shades of blue, orange, and black on vintage ledger paper, alongside a layered abstract painting with floral stencils.
An open mixed media art journal displaying custom color swatches in shades of blue and orange alongside a layered abstract painting with floral stencils, with acrylic paint bottles and art supplies in the background.

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