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

Layering Magic! Stencil & Mark-Making Techniques for Abstract Art

In this video, I’ll show you how to create two abstract paintings on watercolor paper using acrylic paints, stencils, and expressive mark-making techniques. Inspired by a color palette from The Color Cube, I’ll guide you step by step through layering, texture-building, and creative experimentation to achieve a bold, dynamic look. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, this process is fun, freeing, and perfect for adding depth to your mixed media work. Grab your paints and let’s create some beautiful abstract art together!

Supplies I'm using in this video:

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The Color Cube - https://sarahrenaeclark.com/colorcube/?ref=123

Matte acrylic paint - https://shrsl.com/4ev27

Hahnemühle The Collection Watercolor Pad - https://shrsl.com/4qr35

Princeton Umbria brushes - https://shrsl.com/4fdw2

Liquitex Gesso - https://shrsl.com/4twwq

Zoie + Chloe Multipurpose Silicone Bowl Scraper - https://amzn.to/4b5iTKS

Ink Blending Brushes - https://amzn.to/4aGtoo1

StencilGirl - https://www.stencilgirlproducts.com/stencil-club-s/1850.htm

Check out all my supply favorites here: https://2lilowls.com/favorite-supplies-for-mixed-media-abstract-art/