Exploring Mixed Media Art: Blue and Green Abstract Painting Techniques
In this tutorial, I guide you through the process of creating a stunning abstract painting on watercolor paper using a combination of watercolors, acrylic paints, oil pastels, and paint markers. Working with shades of blue and green, I start by building a soft watercolor base, then gradually layer acrylic paint details and dynamic marks. Finally, I enhance the composition with bold strokes of oil pastels and paint markers to add texture and depth. Whether you're a beginner or seasoned artist, this video is perfect for exploring mixed media techniques and discovering the beauty of abstract art!
*Supplies I'm using in this video:
(Some of the links are affiliate links. If you use my link, I get a small commission, which will go toward my art supplies and to support this channel! I appreciate your support!!)
Dina Wakley media journal - these are now discontinued and sold out so I made a series of journal workshops - showing you how to make your own here:
**New Class - Artisanal Journals: Learn to Bind Your Own Art Journals
https://2lilowls.com/product/artisanal-journals-learn-to-bind-your-own-art-journals/
and Skillshare: https://skl.sh/3V8Yoad
Blick matte paint - https://shrsl.com/4ev27
Princeton brushes - https://shrsl.com/4g9sz
Ocean Paper watercolor sets: https://theoceanpaper.com/collections/watercolor-sets
Princeton Neptune Paintbrush set - https://amzn.to/3zj9QYx
Arrtx 60 Colors Paint Markers - https://amzn.to/3MA3M0T
Blick - Posca pens - https://shrsl.com/4g81w
Mungyo Gallery Artists' Soft Oil Pastels Set of 72 - https://amzn.to/3rf0E3v
SENNELIER D'Artigny Oil Pastel Fixative - https://amzn.to/3X9DfMg
Shawn Petite stencils - https://www.shawnpetite.com/
*My very favorite supplies that I might mention in every video:
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StencilGirl Stencil Club - https://www.stencilgirlproducts.com/stencil-club-s/1850.htm
Joggles Stencils: https://shrsl.com/4e32b
*Facebook Group for Art Peeps: https://www.facebook.com/groups/deniselovecreativecommunity
Color Cube:
The Color Cube - https://sarahrenaeclark.com/colorcube/?ref=123
Favorite Paper:
Hahnemuhle Collection 100% Cotton Watercolor Pad - https://amzn.to/43mlJGA
Arches Watercolor Pad 9x12-inch - https://amzn.to/3PF9Jfi
Favorite Pens/pencils:
Faber-Castell Graphite Pencil Pitt Graphite Matt 14B - https://amzn.to/443RhB0
Faber-Castell Graphite Aquarelle Water-Soluble Single Pencil, 6B - https://amzn.to/3tmLA4h
STABILO All-STABILO -Black - https://amzn.to/3URofU8
Posca - Ultra Fine to Fine Paint Marker Pens Set - https://amzn.to/3wLmIVR
Inks:
Kuretake GOLD MICA Ink - https://amzn.to/3oG04dt
Kuretake Gold mica Paste - https://amzn.to/3V2EpYZ
Favorite Paints:
Masha's Watercolors - selections vary - https://www.etsy.com/shop/MashasWatercolors
Blick Daniel Smith Paints - https://shrsl.com/4fdtc
Kuretake Watercolor Gansai Tambi 48 Color set - https://amzn.to/3qaThZW
Kuretake Watercolors Art Nouveau set - https://amzn.to/3ZWACgp
ARTEZA Acrylic Paint, Set of 60 Colors - https://amzn.to/3MxPKwp
Liquitex BASICS Acrylic Paint Set, 48 - https://amzn.to/3s48vAX
Liquitex Heavy Body White - https://amzn.to/3wCyiCz
Blick matte paint - https://shrsl.com/4ev27
Favorite Brushes:
Raphael SoftAqua Brushes - https://amzn.to/3L5Bpq7
Blick Princeton Umbria brushes - https://shrsl.com/4fdw2
Princeton brushes - https://shrsl.com/4g9sz
Princeton Neptune Paintbrush set - https://amzn.to/3zj9QYx
Pastels and blocks:
Sennelier - Savoir-Faire Sennelier Soft Pastels Half Stick Set - https://amzn.to/3YpHG69
SENNELIER Latour Spray Fixative Soft Pastels - https://amzn.to/3Pgsd5Z
Mungyo Gallery Artists' Soft Oil Pastels Set of 72 - https://amzn.to/3rf0E3v
SENNELIER D'Artigny Oil Pastel Fixative - https://amzn.to/3X9DfMg
Caran d'Ache Classic Neocolor II Water-Soluble Pastels - https://amzn.to/468tdPw
STABILO 3-in-1 - Wallet of 18 - https://amzn.to/3RqdnLs
Misc:
Artist tape - https://amzn.to/3Hf6fLP
Art Sponges - https://amzn.to/3L9xf0k
Jack Richeson Grey Matters Paper Palette (50 Sheets), 9" x 12 - https://amzn.to/423Q7o2
Hardboard art panels - you see me tape things down to these and they come in several different sizes: https://amzn.to/3C8EK3z
Painters Color Diary - 9x12 watercolor - https://amzn.to/3NHFCSm
Ranger Heat It Craft Tool - https://amzn.to/3FVjNLn
Clear Sleeves Storage Bags - https://amzn.to/3R5GbIj
Zoie + Chloe Multipurpose Silicone Bowl Scraper - https://amzn.to/4b5iTKS
White Gesso - https://amzn.to/48rbhiW
Clear Gesso - https://amzn.to/4bH9GIO
FINELINE APPLICATORS 2/PKG - https://amzn.to/44Ims5j
3ml Disposable Plastic Transfer Pipettes - https://amzn.to/3OTpTQH
Dual Edge Ripper Original Watercolor Paper Deckle Edge Tool 1-24 inch - https://amzn.to/3qdW19m
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