Layered abstract mixed media painting in warm jewel tones using handmade watercolor, stencils, and posca pen accents on watercolor paper.

Layered Abstract Art with Stencils, Posca Pens, and Masha's Watercolors

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In today’s video, I’m creating a layered 9x12" abstract painting on Hahnemühle watercolor paper using a rich color palette from the Color Cube as my starting point.

I begin with a loose base layer using Masha’s handmade watercolors, then build up texture and interest with mark making, stencils, posca pens, and tempura paint sticks. To finish it off, I add some shimmering gold details for a touch of sparkle and depth.

If you love experimenting with mixed media and exploring expressive color palettes, grab your supplies and come paint along 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/

(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.

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Close-up of layered abstract watercolor painting featuring vibrant mark making, stencil details, and gold accents.
Handmade mixed media painting with stenciled patterns, watercolor washes, and bold pen lines on textured paper.
Abstract art in progress showing layered watercolor base, stencils, and handwritten marks in black and white pens.
Finished abstract painting with layered stencils, watercolor textures, gold accents, and expressive mark making.

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