Watercolor abstract painting ideas with simple shapes, dots, modern marks, and layered blue green mixed media texture.

Easy Abstract Backgrounds and Finishing Details With Posca and Neocolor II

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In today’s video I’m creating one abstract mixed media piece from start to finish using my Kuretake Art Nouveau watercolors, Kingart gel sticks, graphite pencil, Neocolor II pastels, and Posca pens.

I’m layering loose watercolor washes, adding bold marks and texture, and finishing with playful details that bring the whole piece together. If you’ve been wanting to loosen up, trust your instincts, and try abstract art without overthinking it, come paint with me.

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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Abstract mixed media painting on watercolor paper with Kuretake watercolors, brushes, Posca pens, graphite pencil, and Neocolor II pastels on a studio table.
Close-up of abstract mixed media art with green and rust watercolor washes, burgundy texture marks, graphite lines, and bright pink Posca dots.
Detailed view of abstract mixed media painting with white Posca pen scallop marks, rust watercolor, green washes, burgundy texture, and black line details.
Finished abstract mixed media artwork on watercolor paper with green and rust washes, burgundy marks, pink dots, white Posca patterns, and black line details.

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