Beginner Friendly Mixed Media Tutorial For AMAZING Results

In this tutorial, I guide you through creating a beautiful abstract watercolor sampler using rectangle shapes in varying shades of blue and green. Inspired by the Creative Abstract Watercolor book by Kate Rebecca Leach (@essoldodesign on Instagram), we start by painting freeform rectangles across the page and then let them dry before adding interesting and playful mark-making. This video is perfect for beginners and seasoned artists alike who want to experiment with color, shape, and texture in their art journals or watercolor paper. Follow along for an inspiring and creative watercolor exercise that's both fun and relaxing!


*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!!)

Handmade Art Journal - **New class - Fabric Snippet Rolls and Clusters: Enhancing Your Art Journal
Available on my site: https://2lilowls.com/product/fabric-s...
And Skillshare: https://skl.sh/3Vq9JRS


Masha's Watercolors - selections vary - https://www.etsy.com/shop/MashasWater...
Posca - Ultra Fine to Fine Paint Marker Pens - black: https://amzn.to/3ZhP4Dd
Posca - Ultra Fine to Fine Paint Marker Pens: white - https://amzn.to/3zmTtKm
Posca Paint Marker Medium Point (PC-5M) 29 Colors - https://amzn.to/3Zn1bij
Kuretake GOLD MICA Ink - https://amzn.to/3XyeaMW
FINELINE APPLICATORS 2/PKG - https://amzn.to/44Ims5j
Creative Abstract Watercolor book - https://amzn.to/3zdBpSY
Raphael SoftAqua Brushes - https://amzn.to/3L5Bpq7
Princeton brushes - https://shrsl.com/4g9sz

*My very favorite supplies that I might mention in every video:

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StencilGirl Stencil Club - https://www.stencilgirlproducts.com/s...

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


*Facebook Group for Art Peeps:   / deniselovecreativecommunity  

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

Favorite Pens/pencils:
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
STABILO All-STABILO -Black - https://amzn.to/3URofU8
Posca - Ultra Fine to Fine Paint Marker Pens Set - https://amzn.to/3wLmIVR

Inks:
Kuretake GOLD MICA Ink - https://amzn.to/3oG04dt
Kuretake Gold mica Paste - https://amzn.to/3V2EpYZ

Favorite Paints:
Masha's Watercolors - selections vary - https://www.etsy.com/shop/MashasWater...
Blick Daniel Smith Paints - https://shrsl.com/4fdtc
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
Liquitex Heavy Body White - https://amzn.to/3wCyiCz
Blick matte paint - https://shrsl.com/4ev27

Favorite Brushes:
Raphael SoftAqua Brushes - https://amzn.to/3L5Bpq7
Blick Princeton Umbria brushes - https://shrsl.com/4fdw2
Princeton brushes - https://shrsl.com/4g9sz
Princeton Neptune Paintbrush set - https://amzn.to/3zj9QYx


Pastels and blocks:
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
SENNELIER D'Artigny Oil Pastel Fixative - https://amzn.to/3X9DfMg
Caran d'Ache Classic Neocolor II Water-Soluble Pastels - https://amzn.to/468tdPw
STABILO 3-in-1 - Wallet of 18 - https://amzn.to/3RqdnLs

Misc:
Artist tape - https://amzn.to/3Hf6fLP
Art Sponges - https://amzn.to/3L9xf0k
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
Ranger Heat It Craft Tool - https://amzn.to/3FVjNLn
Clear Sleeves Storage Bags - https://amzn.to/3R5GbIj
Zoie + Chloe Multipurpose Silicone Bowl Scraper - https://amzn.to/4b5iTKS
White Gesso - https://amzn.to/48rbhiW
Clear Gesso - https://amzn.to/4bH9GIO
FINELINE APPLICATORS 2/PKG - https://amzn.to/44Ims5j
3ml Disposable Plastic Transfer Pipettes - https://amzn.to/3OTpTQH
Dual Edge Ripper Original Watercolor Paper Deckle Edge Tool 1-24 inch - https://amzn.to/3qdW19m