Close-up of vibrant abstract art in watercolor and acrylics featuring bold orange, yellow, and green with floral patterns and intricate brushstrokes

Creating Abstract Art | Relaxing Watercolor Techniques

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In this tutorial, I explore the calming process of creating organic abstract shapes with watercolor in soothing shades of blue and green. Working in one of my handmade journals on beautiful, textured paper, I leave intentional white space around the shapes to allow for a harmonious composition. Once dry, I come back to add intricate mark-making details that bring the piece to life. This relaxing exercise is perfect for anyone looking to create abstract art in a mindful way, whether you're working on loose paper or in a journal. Join me in this calming and creative journey!

*Supplies I'm using in this video:

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Handmade Art Journal - **New class - Fabric Snippet Rolls and Clusters: Enhancing Your Art Journal

Available on my site: https://2lilowls.com/product/fabric-snippet-rolls-and-clusters-enhancing-your-art-journal-covers/

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Masha's Watercolors - selections vary - https://www.etsy.com/shop/MashasWatercolors

Posca - Ultra Fine to Fine Paint Marker Pens - black:  https://amzn.to/3ZhP4Dd

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Kuretake GOLD MICA Ink - https://amzn.to/3XyeaMW

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Raphael SoftAqua Brushes - https://amzn.to/3L5Bpq7

Princeton brushes - https://shrsl.com/4g9sz

Micron Fineliner Pens - https://amzn.to/4exSVQL

Caran d'Ache Classic Neocolor II Water-Soluble Pastels - https://amzn.to/468tdPw

Check out all my supply favorites here: https://2lilowls.com/favorite-supplies-for-mixed-media-abstract-art/

Mixed media art in progress featuring watercolor and acrylic paints in bold orange, yellow, and green tones, with art supplies and a color palette card inspired by Cinque Terre.
Close-up of mixed media abstract art with bold orange, yellow, green, and black patterns, featuring layered brushstrokes and dotted textures.
Close-up of mixed media abstract art with bold orange, yellow, green, and black patterns, featuring layered brushstrokes and dotted textures.
Close-up of abstract watercolor art with blue and green paint, gold accents, black dots, and textured patterns on handmade paper

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