Simple Abstracts: Using Color And Marks to Add Interest

In this video tutorial, we'll delve into creating some rich mixed-media abstracts using acrylic inks, mark-making techniques, and more. Together, we'll unlock the endless possibilities of mixed media art and unleash your creativity to let your imagination soar. Let’s get started! (This is a video I made for another project earlier this year that I can now add to YouTube!)


*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 🥰)

Hahnemuhle Collection 100% Cotton Watercolor Pad - https://amzn.to/43mlJGA (I believe the Canson Heritage paper is no longer available - so this is my favorite paper after that)
Daler-Rowney FW Acrylic Ink Bottle Sepia - https://amzn.to/3RtDMHE
Amsterdam ACRYLC Ink Turq.Green - https://amzn.to/485B7t1
Daler-Rowney FW Acrylic Ink Bottle Indigo - https://amzn.to/3GrWb1c
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*My very favorite supplies that I might mention in every video:

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Color Cube:
The Color Cube - https://sarahrenaeclark.com/colorcube...

Favorite Paper:
Hahnemuhle Collection 100% Cotton Watercolor Pad - https://amzn.to/43mlJGA
Arches Watercolor Pad 9x12-inch - https://amzn.to/3PF9Jfi

Favorite Pens/pencils:
Kakimori Brass Nib - https://shop.stlartsupply.com/product...
Kakimori pen holder - https://shop.stlartsupply.com/product...
Posca Extra Fine Marker, White - https://amzn.to/462XRtk
Faber-Castell Graphite Pencil Pitt Graphite Matt 14B - https://amzn.to/443RhB0
Faber-Castell Graphite Aquarelle Water-Soluble Single Pencil, 6B - https://amzn.to/3tmLA4h

Inks:
Kuretake GOLD MICA Ink - https://amzn.to/3oG04dt
Kuretake Gold mica Paste - https://amzn.to/3V2EpYZ
Kuretake Silver MICA Ink - https://amzn.to/3SD1XnR
Kuretake Zig Cartoonist Highly Opaque Pen Ink, Black - https://amzn.to/480p3JG

Favorite Paints:
Kuretake Watercolor Gansai Tambi 48 Color set - https://amzn.to/3qaThZW
Kuretake Watercolors Art Nouveau set - https://amzn.to/3ZWACgp
ARTEZA Acrylic Paint, Set of 60 Colors - https://amzn.to/3MxPKwp
Liquitex BASICS Acrylic Paint Set, 48 - https://amzn.to/3s48vAX
Golden Heavy Body Acrylic Paint, 2 Ounce, Iridescent Gold Fine - https://amzn.to/3RyhQvE

Favorite Brushes:
Raphael SoftAqua Brushes - https://amzn.to/3L5Bpq7
Princeton Artist Brush Neptune, Size 4 - https://amzn.to/3pkXPgg
Princeton Artist Brush Neptune, Size 8 - https://amzn.to/3SznDRX
Princeton Art & Brush Princeton Select Round Blender, 6 - https://amzn.to/3Rj9ub0
Winsor & Newton Bamboo Brush - https://amzn.to/41U1Aa3

Pastels and blocks:
sennelier oil pastels - https://amzn.to/3MPaYam
Sennelier Cardboard Oil Pastel Set, 72 Count - https://amzn.to/3WL5OPX
SENNELIER D'Artigny Oil Pastel Fixative - https://amzn.to/3X9DfMg
Sennelier - Savoir-Faire Sennelier Soft Pastels Half Stick Set - https://amzn.to/3YpHG69
SENNELIER Latour Spray Fixative Soft Pastels - https://amzn.to/3Pgsd5Z
Mungyo Gallery Artists' Soft Oil Pastels Set of 72 - https://amzn.to/3rf0E3v
Caran d'Ache Classic Neocolor II Water-Soluble Pastels - https://amzn.to/468tdPw
Caran D'ache Neopastel Oil Pastels Set/48 - https://amzn.to/483LU8d
Derwent charcoal blocks - https://amzn.to/40KC6wr
Derwent XL Graphite Set of 6 - https://amzn.to/49sWciG
STABILO woody 3-in-1 - Wallet of 18 - https://amzn.to/3RqdnLs


Misc:
FINELINE APPLICATORS 2/PKG - https://amzn.to/44Ims5j
3ml Disposable Plastic Transfer Pipettes - https://amzn.to/3OTpTQH
Artist tape - https://amzn.to/3Hf6fLP
Art Sponges - https://amzn.to/3L9xf0k
Jack Richeson Grey Matters Disposable Paper Palette, 6 x 9 - https://amzn.to/3IBeD8Y
Jack Richeson Grey Matters Paper Palette (50 Sheets), 9" x 12 - https://amzn.to/423Q7o2
Hardboard art panels - you see me tape things down to these and they come in several different sizes: https://amzn.to/3C8EK3z
Painters Color Diary - 9x12 watercolor - https://amzn.to/3NHFCSm
Dual Edge Ripper Original Watercolor Paper Deckle Edge Tool 1-24 inch - https://amzn.to/3qdW19m
Fiskars SureCut Portable Paper Trimmer, 12 Inch Cut  - https://amzn.to/3quCKR2
Ranger Heat It Craft Tool - https://amzn.to/3FVjNLn
Clear Sleeves Storage Bags - https://amzn.to/3R5GbIj


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Website: https://2lilowls.com/
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