Vibrant abstract artwork with gouache and acrylic paints in bright orange, pink, and black palette, surrounded by art supplies and textured details.

Vibrant Abstract Art with Gouache and Acrylic: Bright Orange, Pink, and Black Palette

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In this tutorial, I take you through creating a bold and vibrant abstract painting in my mixed-media journal using a striking color palette of bright oranges, pinks, and black. Starting with Holbein gouache as the base, I layer acrylic paint for added depth and detail, followed by expressive mark-making with oil pastels and paint markers. Whether you're new to abstract art or looking for fresh inspiration, this video is packed with tips and techniques for creating dynamic, eye-catching pieces. Perfect for anyone who loves playing with color and mixed-media materials!

*Supplies I'm using in this video:

(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!!)

Dina Wakley media journal - these are now discontinued and sold out so I made a series of journal workshops - showing you how to make your own here:

**New Class - Artisanal Journals: Learn to Bind Your Own Art Journals

https://2lilowls.com/product/artisanal-journals-learn-to-bind-your-own-art-journals/

and Skillshare: https://skl.sh/3V8Yoad

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

Blick matte paint - https://shrsl.com/4ev27

Blick SoFlat paint - https://shrsl.com/4f32b

Blick Holbein Gouache - https://shrsl.com/4fdtl

Princeton brushes - https://shrsl.com/4g9sz

Blick - Posca pens - https://shrsl.com/4g81w

Mungyo Gallery Artists' Soft Oil Pastels Set of 72 - https://amzn.to/3rf0E3v

SENNELIER D'Artigny Oil Pastel Fixative - https://amzn.to/3X9DfMg

Princeton Neptune Paintbrush set - https://amzn.to/3zj9QYx

Arrtx 60 Colors Paint Markers - https://amzn.to/3MA3M0T

*A few other goodies you might check out:

You can check out Skillshare here:  https://www.skillshare.com/en/r/user/2lilowls?gr_tch_ref=on

Check out my Amazon Store for more goodies: https://www.amazon.com/shop/2lilowlsstudiodeniselove

Check out my favorite Sketchbox products here: https://shopsketch.com/pages/ambassador-storefront?lc_ambassador_id=Y3VzdG9tZXI6Mzk1NzcyOQ

Get Sketchbox Subscription: https://www.getsketchbox.com/refer/Denis-VAQYXDTL

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

Joggles Stencils: https://shrsl.com/4e32b

**Facebook Group for Art Peeps: https://www.facebook.com/groups/deniselovecreativecommunity

Color Cube:

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

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*My very favorite supplies from Blick:

Favorite Paper:

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

Arches watercolor papers - https://shrsl.com/4ggrk

Favorite Pens/pencils:

Faber-Castell Pitt Graphite Matte Pencils and Sets - https://shrsl.com/4shom

Stabilo All Colored Marking Pencils - https://shrsl.com/4shop

Blick Posca pens - https://shrsl.com/4g81w

Uni-ball Signo UM-153 White Gel Pen - https://shrsl.com/4shor

Copic Acrea markers - https://shrsl.com/4pwwu

Inks:

Kuretake GOLD MICA Ink - https://shrsl.com/4shos

Kuretake Gold mica Paste - https://shrsl.com/4shot

Favorite Paints:

Blick Daniel Smith Paints - https://shrsl.com/4fdtc

Kuretake Watercolor Gansai Tambi sets - https://shrsl.com/4shou

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

Golden paints - https://shrsl.com/4g82k

Daler-rowney acrylic ink - https://shrsl.com/4g78g

Liquitex acrylic ink - https://shrsl.com/4g78h

Amsterdam acrylic ink - https://shrsl.com/4g78i

Holbein Gouache - https://shrsl.com/4fdtl

SoFlat paint - https://shrsl.com/4f32b

Favorite Brushes:

Raphael SoftAqua Brushes - https://shrsl.com/4shox

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

Princeton Neptune  brushes - https://shrsl.com/4g9sz

Pastels:

Mungyo Gallery Artists' Soft Oil Pastels Set of 72 - https://shrsl.com/4shoy

SENNELIER D'Artigny Oil Pastel Fixative - https://shrsl.com/4shp0

Caran d'Ache Classic Neocolor II Water-Soluble Pastels - https://shrsl.com/4shp1

Misc: 

Artist tape - https://shrsl.com/4shp2

Art Sponges - https://amzn.to/3L9xf0k

Jack Richeson Grey Matters Paper Palettes - https://shrsl.com/4shp3

Art Boards Natural Fiber Painting Panels - https://shrsl.com/4shp5

Fineline Precision Applicators  - https://shrsl.com/4shp6

Paint Pipettes - https://shrsl.com/4shpb

Uhu Glue Sticks - https://shrsl.com/4t5am

Handmade papers - https://shrsl.com/4t5ao

Alumicutter Ruler - 18", Silver - https://shrsl.com/4t5ax

Where you can find me:

Website: https://2lilowls.com/

Instagram -Art Account - https://www.instagram.com/2lilowlsart/

Instagram - Photography Account - https://www.instagram.com/2lilowlsstudio/

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/2lilowls

Flat-lay of vibrant abstract artwork in progress with gouache and acrylic paints in bright orange, pink, purple, and black, surrounded by art supplies including paint tubes, watercolor pans, and acrylic jars.
Close-up of vibrant abstract artwork with bold brushstrokes and patterns in bright orange, pink, purple, and black on a textured canvas.
Close-up detail of vibrant abstract painting with brushstrokes and dotted patterns in purple, orange, red, and white on a textured canvas.

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