Layered & Loose: Mixed Media Abstracts with Acrylics + Mark Making
In this video, I’m diving into the world of intuitive abstract painting using a color palette pulled from The Color Cube as my starting point.
I create two expressive mixed media pieces using acrylic paints, Tempera paint sticks, and a variety of mark making tools. This process is all about staying loose, layering organically, and letting color and texture guide the way.
Whether you're looking for color inspiration or just want to explore new materials in your abstract art practice, grab your supplies and 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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Hi Denise,
I loved watching this video (and the other abstract ones you make), they are so inspiring for me, as I’m not great with fine details. These videos have opened up a whole new way for me to make art, and I love it! Question: what was the name of the ‘temp’ tubes (?) you used in the video to make the large orange and green dots? You said they dry on their own and don’t need sealing like pastels? I looked on your list but couldn’t find a match.
Thanks so much
Thank you so much, I’m really glad you’re enjoying the abstract videos and finding inspiration in them! The tubes I used for those big orange and green dots are tempera paint sticks. They dry on their own and don’t need sealing, which makes them so fun and easy to use. I’ve linked them under the Amazon links on my Favorites page if you’d like to check them out:
Pastel Tempera Paint Sticks – https://amzn.to/40ISMou
Bright Tempera Paint Sticks – https://amzn.to/4aSfj6V