Close-up of vibrant abstract art in watercolor and acrylics featuring bold orange, yellow, and green with floral patterns and intricate brushstrokes

Layering Color & Texture in Abstract Art – A Mixed Media Painting Demo

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In this video, I’m creating a set of two expressive abstract paintings inspired by the colors and dynamic marks of one of my Kandinsky master study paintings.

Using Masha’s vibrant watercolors as a base, I layer in rich textures with NeoColor II pastels, graphite, and touches of shimmering gold. You’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at my full mixed media process—from loose, intuitive color washes to bold, intentional mark-making.

Whether you're an abstract art lover or looking for new inspiration in your creative practice, this tutorial invites you to explore color, composition, and freedom on the page.

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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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Mixed media abstract painting in progress with layered watercolors, graphite, and gold accents
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Abstract watercolor and pastel mixed media painting with circular motifs and gestural lines
Two abstract mixed media paintings side by side with complementary color palettes and layered textures
Detail shot of gold shimmer layered over watercolor in a mixed media abstract painting
Graphite and pastel mark-making over watercolor in expressive abstract art
Abstract watercolor painting featuring fluid washes and contrasting textures in cool tones
Final abstract mixed media painting with layered color, mark-making, and metallic accents

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