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

Watch Me Layer: From Watercolors to Charcoal in Mixed Media Art

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Get inspired as I dive into a 15-piece mixed media sampler using some of my favorite expressive tools! I start with rich, inky layers of Kuretake Sumi watercolors, then move into bold, intuitive mark making with chunky charcoal sticks.

Watch the textures come to life as I add playful stencil work and creative layering techniques that invite spontaneity and discovery.

Whether you're new to mixed media or looking for fresh inspiration, this process-focused video will spark ideas and encourage you to explore your own artistic voice with confidence.

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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Hand holding the Uppercase Encyclopedia of Creativity, showing vibrant mixed media book covers focused on stitching, ephemera, and creative supplies.
Hand holding the Uppercase Encyclopedia of Creativity, showing vibrant mixed media book covers focused on stitching, ephemera, and creative supplies.
Hand holding the Uppercase Encyclopedia of Creativity, showing vibrant mixed media book covers focused on stitching, ephemera, and creative supplies.
Mixed media painting with charcoal lines and translucent watercolor layers

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