Mixed media abstract painting in warm red and orange tones with gold accents, watercolor palette, and art supplies flat lay

From Small Studies to Big Impact: My Grid Art Evolution

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In this mixed media art tutorial, I’m expanding on the grid collection from my last video to create a larger, abstract piece filled with rich texture and bold color.

Using Masha’s vibrant watercolors, creamy Neocolor II pastels, acrylic markers, and just a hint of gold, I’ll walk you through my intuitive layering process from start to finish.

If you love expressive mark-making, dreamy color palettes, and building on small studies to create bigger, bolder work, this video is for you. Perfect for fans of abstract art, mixed media techniques, and creative journaling inspiration!

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/

(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!!)

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.

**Facebook Group for Art Peeps: https://www.facebook.com/groups/deniselovecreativecommunity

Watercolor and pastel grid artwork with swirling circular marks in red and purple, accented with green and gold
Detail of mixed media grid painting with red spiral motifs, gold dots, and a teal wash at the bottom
Close-up of abstract red and purple circles in a grid layout with gold accents and pastel leaves

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