Mixed media abstract art thumbnail with purple title banner over watercolor and acrylic stencil paintings on a studio table.

Mixed Media Abstract Art Tutorial | Kissho + Acrylic + Stencil Techniques

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In this relaxing mixed media tutorial, I create two abstract paintings using Kissho Gansai watercolors and layer them with playful stencil work using acrylic paints.

The color palette was inspired by a Color Cube prompt, making this a perfect project if you’re looking to experiment with color and loosen up your painting style.

Whether you’re new to abstract art or a seasoned creative looking for fresh inspiration, this video will walk you through the process step by step. Grab your paints and join me in the studio for some easy, joyful mark-making!

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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Two mixed media abstract watercolor and acrylic stencil paintings on textured paper with paint bottles and brushes on a vintage script background.
Close-up of two mixed media abstract paintings showing purple blocks, orange grid stenciling, white dot texture, and warm watercolor washes.
Close-up of one mixed media abstract painting with lavender shapes, burgundy stencil bars, orange grid marks, and metallic gold watercolor areas.
Detail of mixed media abstract painting with burgundy stencil bars over warm gold and peach washes, plus orange dot and grid patterns.
Close-up of mixed media abstract art with metallic gold watercolor, orange dot clusters, white circle stencil texture, and purple edges on watercolor paper.
Overhead studio photo of a mixed media abstract painting with watercolor palette and brush nearby, showing orange stencil dots and burgundy bar shapes.
Two mixed media abstract paintings on a studio table with acrylic paint bottles in orange, burgundy, and white plus brushes and watercolor palette.
Close-up of mixed media abstract painting with purple striped shape, burgundy stencil blocks, orange grid pattern, and raised white dot texture.
Close-up of mixed media abstract painting showing orange grid marks across warm gold and coral watercolor with burgundy stencil bars and lavender areas.

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2 Comments

  1. Kathy
    Kathy on September 2, 2026 at 12:45 pm

    What do you use to paint your stencils?

    Reply
    • Denise Love
      Denise Love on September 3, 2026 at 9:35 am

      I use acrylic paint for that. 🙂

      Reply

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