No Brushes, Just Bold Marks | 12-Piece Mixed Media Sampler

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Ready to ditch the paintbrush and try something totally fresh? In this video, I create a 12-piece abstract art sampler inspired by a gorgeous palette from The Color Cube—but with a twist: no traditional paints or brushes involved!

Using tempera paint sticks, NeoColor II pastels, and a few pencil marks for extra texture, I explore bold color, spontaneous mark-making, and intuitive design.

This is a fun, freeing mixed media exercise perfect for artists who love experimenting with color, layers, and unconventional tools. Whether you're looking for abstract art ideas, paint stick techniques, or creative ways to spark inspiration, you’ll love this brush-free adventure!

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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