Colorful Creations: Watercolor Abstracts with a Twist

No video

Colorful Creations: Watercolor Abstracts with a Twist - Art Tutorial

Рет қаралды 15,384

Күн бұрын

In this video, I take you on a creative journey where we dive into the world of watercolors using Daniel Smith palette cards as our guide. We'll keep it soft and transparent with a touch of magic by incorporating Mungyo Oil Pastels and gold mica ink. Join me as I demonstrate step-by-step how to create not one, but two mesmerizing watercolor abstracts. We'll explore mark-making techniques and discover the unique charm of combining different mediums in your artwork. So grab your brushes and let's get artsy together in this relaxed, no-pressure art workshop.
*Supplies I'm using in class:
(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 🥰)
The Color Cube - sarahrenaeclar...
Painters Color Diary - 9x12 watercolor - amzn.to/3NHFCSm
Daniel Smith Watercolors
Arches Watercolor Pad 9x12-inch - amzn.to/3PF9Jfi
Raphael SoftAqua Brushes #-0 - amzn.to/3L5Bpq7
Kakimori Brass Nib - shop.stlartsup...
Kakimori pen holder - shop.stlartsup...
Kuretake GOLD MICA Ink - amzn.to/3oG04dt
Kakimori Pen Nib - shop.stlartsup...
Higgins Pigmented Drawing Ink, Black - amzn.to/48ngERC
Derwent Graphitint Pencils Tin, Set of 24 - amzn.to/46hfMfu
Mungyo Gallery Artists' Soft Oil Pastels Set of 72 - amzn.to/3rf0E3v
*My very favorite supplies that I might mention in every video:
*You can check out all the art classes I have for you on Skillshare here: www.skillshare... (Affiliate link)
*Check out my Amazon Store for more goodies: www.amazon.com...
*Check out my favorite Sketchbox products here: shopsketch.com...
FINELINE APPLICATORS 2/PKG - amzn.to/44Ims5j
3ml Disposable Plastic Transfer Pipettes - amzn.to/3OTpTQH
Kuretake Gold mica Paste - amzn.to/3V2EpYZ
Princeton Artist Brush Neptune, Size 4 - amzn.to/3pkXPgg
Princeton Art & Brush Princeton Select Round Blender, 6 - amzn.to/3Rj9ub0
Winsor & Newton Bamboo Brush - amzn.to/41U1Aa3
Posca Extra Fine Marke - amzn.to/3N7WOSd
sennelier oil pastels - amzn.to/3MPaYam
Sennelier Cardboard Oil Pastel Set, 72 Count - amzn.to/3WL5OPX
SENNELIER D'Artigny Oil Pastel Fixative - amzn.to/3X9DfMg
Sennelier - Savoir-Faire Sennelier Soft Pastels Half Stick Set - amzn.to/3YpHG69
SENNELIER Latour Spray Fixative Soft Pastels - amzn.to/3Pgsd5Z
Artist tape - amzn.to/3Hf6fLP
Art Sponges - amzn.to/3L9xf0k
Kuretake Gansai Tambi 48 Color set - amzn.to/3qaThZW
Kuretake Art Nouveau set - amzn.to/3ZWACgp
Hahnemuhle Collection 100% Cotton Watercolor Pad - amzn.to/43mlJGA
Arches Watercolor Pad 9x12-inch - amzn.to/3PF9Jfi
POSCA Colouring - PC-3M Warm Neutral Tones - amzn.to/423TMCr
ARTEZA Acrylic Paint, Set of 60 Colors - amzn.to/3MxPKwp
Jack Richeson Grey Matters Disposable Paper Palette, 6 x 9 - amzn.to/3IBeD8Y
Jack Richeson Grey Matters Paper Palette (50 Sheets), 9" x 12 - amzn.to/423Q7o2
Kuretake on Blick - www.dickblick....
Hardboard art panels - you see me tape things down to these and they come in several different sizes: amzn.to/3C8EK3z
Painters Color Diary - 9x12 watercolor - amzn.to/3NHFCSm
Painters Color Diary - 9x12 oil - amzn.to/3NowCCv
Caran d'Ache Classic Neocolor II Water-Soluble Pastels - amzn.to/468tdPw
Caran D'ache Neopastel Oil Pastels Set/48 - amzn.to/483LU8d
Dual Edge Ripper Original Watercolor Paper Deckle Edge Tool 1-24 inch - amzn.to/3qdW19m
Derwent charcoal blocks - amzn.to/3OiOzle
STABILO woody 3-in-1 - Wallet of 18 - amzn.to/3RqdnLs
Liquitex BASICS Acrylic Paint Set, 48 - amzn.to/3s48vAX
Faber-Castell Graphite Pencil Pitt Graphite Matt 14B - amzn.to/443RhB0
Fiskars SureCut Portable Paper Trimmer, 12 Inch Cut - amzn.to/3quCKR2
Where you can find me:
Website: 2lilowls.com/
Instagram -Art Account - / 2lilowlsart
Instagram - Photography Account - / 2lilowlsstudio
Facebook Page: / 2lilowls
*New Facebook Group for Art Peeps: / deniselovecreativecomm...

Пікірлер: 128

@KS-wr4vv 10 ай бұрын

I know right. Her excitement and joy is contagious. I love how she just does her art out for fun not worrying about the outcome or over complicating everything. I finally learned from Denise that some of the most beautiful art are the pieces you spend less time on!

@2lilowlsstudio 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🥰

@healingmagichands 10 ай бұрын

Denise, I absolutely love your videos. I could even say obsessed…. I love your loose work, I love your reaction to wonderful colors when they show up. I’m not even a watercolorist but I still get a lot of inspiration for my mixed media work. But I think I just might have to invest in some watercolors. I don’t know, you’re possibly a “bad” influence? I mean, I already have so many different kinds of mediums, but there’s something about how watercolor mixes and washes.

@2lilowlsstudio 10 ай бұрын

I definitely love mixing watercolors with all my other mediums at this stage in my art life. I never used to use watercolor at all! Thank you! 🥰

@lealea12368 10 ай бұрын

I adore this new creation! Right up my color alley for sure. Thank you for being the best start to my day. So soft and pretty Denise! Your ability to create in such a diverse way, using many materials and colour palettes, really matches step with the way I want to explore my creative side. Thank you so much for doing what you do and doing it so well!

@2lilowlsstudio 10 ай бұрын

I’m so glad that resonates with you! Thank you! 🥰

@harmonywhalan4877 10 ай бұрын

I have thought in the past that I was 'wrong' somehow by liking ALL THE THINGS! My art studio/gallery looks like 15 different artists use the space! HAHAHA! Thank you so much for your fun , bubbly and vibrant sharing of your creative processes. I just love your videos!

@2lilowlsstudio 10 ай бұрын

I love all the things too!! So glad that resonates with you!! Thank you! 🥰

@susanorban3059 10 ай бұрын

Ha! Love this comment!! I totally get it!😂❤

@SusanKerr-fz6mi 10 ай бұрын

Me too!!😃

@sensitiveone8305 2 ай бұрын

I am the same way😊

@Lainers2000 10 ай бұрын

Yes! I see the bird. These are lovely, Denise.

@2lilowlsstudio 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🥰

@Kate-sp1vx6vz9z 10 ай бұрын

"long diagonal dash" reminds me of a happy rainstorm, while the gold suggests the sunshine breaking through the clouds 🙂

@2lilowlsstudio 10 ай бұрын

Oooh! I love that! Thank you! 🥰

@purfleac 10 ай бұрын

I love watching and listening to you create! Thank you!

@2lilowlsstudio 10 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoy it! Thank you! 🥰

@maryjones3369 10 ай бұрын

You are such a delightful teacher! Love your laugh and your ability to encourage all of us! Beautiful results! Thank you❤️❤️

@2lilowlsstudio 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🥰

@LisaMischelle 10 ай бұрын

I love all of your stuff! Loving too many things is not a problem for artists!!!!

@2lilowlsstudio 10 ай бұрын

Right? Haha! Thank you! 🥰

@badbatdesigns 10 ай бұрын

The lovely light circles are perfect! Great video as always.

@2lilowlsstudio 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🥰

@sharonling-LetsArtToday 10 ай бұрын

Light is very nice ❤ I love the colour palette. Totally different to the brights I like.

@2lilowlsstudio 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🥰

@TheArtOfJerry 10 ай бұрын

I saw abstract... I tell myself, I gotta subscribe ❤🎉🎉🎉

@2lilowlsstudio 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🥰

@TammieWardArt 10 ай бұрын

Wispy goodness!!!❤ this is a beautiful color combo to work with. Every time I put an art supply in my cart, you bring it out and next thing I know its headed my way, lol😅. These are 2 beauties again. The unexpected surprise of being BRAVE!!

@2lilowlsstudio 10 ай бұрын

Lol! Good things come in the mail!! 🎨🎨🎨 Thank you! 🥰

@TammieWardArt 10 ай бұрын

@@2lilowlsstudio apparently those packages arrive daily 😜

@robygayle9449 10 ай бұрын

Beautiful colors. Wow. Makes me so happy.

@2lilowlsstudio 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🥰

@Colleen1978 10 ай бұрын

I looked up the asemic writing. Very cool. I can't just scribble though. I usually am thinking of a phrase or conversation in my head and then hold the inker way back so I don't have a lot of control, then*scribble* the thought.

@2lilowlsstudio 10 ай бұрын

That's a great idea! Thank you! 🥰

@donnaherring2355 10 ай бұрын

I love lots of things too!

@2lilowlsstudio 10 ай бұрын

🥰🥰🥰

@susancook1617 9 ай бұрын

Beautiful delicate colours, thank you for sharing 😊

@2lilowlsstudio 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🥰

@gila1959 10 ай бұрын

Love love the work, the delicate tones..bful Denise

@2lilowlsstudio 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🥰

@sherrigittel4623 10 ай бұрын

Such a soft kiss❤

@2lilowlsstudio 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🥰

@gaylamassey6637 10 ай бұрын

2 Lil owls. At some point in the video I started seeing them each as an owl so I was glad when you mentioned it. The left one is a 3/4 ish view and the right one a full on side view. Just put a beak on each one and Voila', 2 Lil Owls! I really like the right one the best but they certainly would hang beautifully together as a pair.

@2lilowlsstudio 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🦉🦉

@LollyLiving 10 ай бұрын

Denise....you bring so much joy ! Your paintings are beautiful and I'm learning so much watching you. I have painted in oils and acrylics for over 50 years. Never tried watercolours or abstract painting until recently. I'm really enjoying the freedom 😅 Thank you for all you do to inspire and encourage. And a special thanks for the joy x

@2lilowlsstudio 10 ай бұрын

You’ve really made my day! Thank you! 🥰

@kriskriskris32 10 ай бұрын

I've been signing my name in asemic writing for years! never knew it was a thing. I was just being lazy. Now I'm definitely gonna be adding it to my art! ❤😂

@2lilowlsstudio 10 ай бұрын

You totally should! 😁

@yvonnequezada8683 10 ай бұрын

Hi Denise! You created beautiful pieces with that gorgeous color palette. 🤪My faves change as well on different days. I'm gradually adding Danielle Smith watercolors to my little art inventory. There are just too many neat art supplies out there that I want! Thank you for sharing your creativity and inspiration. 🎨🖌️

@2lilowlsstudio 10 ай бұрын

There are too many neat supplies!! Just as soon as I think I probably have everything out there… I discover more things I need! 😂 Thank you! 🥰

@kathycallesto2989 10 ай бұрын

So gorgeous! I love these videos so much. Thank you!

@2lilowlsstudio 10 ай бұрын

Glad you like them! Thank you! 🥰

@SaraEFR74 10 ай бұрын

Lovely! The bird is a Lilac Breasted Roller from South Africa. One of my favorites!

@2lilowlsstudio 10 ай бұрын

Oh cool! 😊

@dawnborchert772 10 ай бұрын

I just wanted to thank you for getting me painting again, I took a break and was having a hard time starting back up, thank you for relieving the pressure I put on myself❤

@2lilowlsstudio 10 ай бұрын

I'm so glad! Thank you! 🥰

@dawnborchert772 10 ай бұрын

@@2lilowlsstudio just glad I found your channel I'm sure you help a lot of people

@JenniferSmith-qv3yr 8 ай бұрын

I have this card on my desk to use right now! Thanks for the inspiration!

@2lilowlsstudio 8 ай бұрын

Cool!! Have fun painting!! 🎨

@dreamwoodsbutterfly 10 ай бұрын

This softer side of Denise is just beautiful! I think everything you do is amazing because you are passionate about it and it shows in every stroke and dot!

@2lilowlsstudio 10 ай бұрын

That really makes my day! Thank you! 🥰

@sheilaschmid7768 10 ай бұрын

Love this! It’s going to be a big challenge for me to go light with the paints because I too love the richer, more intense look. These turned out perfect - so beautiful….and your thought at the end adding some green gold - oh yea. I might have to see if I can make some 😜. You’re awesome, thank you so much for sharing “you” with us. Gettin’ the paints out now 😍.

@2lilowlsstudio 10 ай бұрын

It was definitely a challenge to go lighter! But experimenting is what pushes us forward, right? So glad you enjoyed this one! Thank you! 🥰

@sheilaschmid7768 10 ай бұрын

@@2lilowlsstudio well, let’s just say I’ve gone lighter than my normal but I’ve still got to try a lighter set 😜

@jlm517rocks 10 ай бұрын

dittos re variety...well done.

@2lilowlsstudio 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🥰

@MsMoniqueWilson 10 ай бұрын

so very very pretty!

@2lilowlsstudio 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🥰

@dianegibbs 10 ай бұрын

Love these! Thank you for all the inspiration and I love what you said about bravery

@2lilowlsstudio 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🥰

@bonnerdebbie 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Denise, these are so pretty!!

@2lilowlsstudio 10 ай бұрын

Glad you like them!T hank you! 🥰

@faithisrising 10 ай бұрын

Your soft touch with the watercolors made such a dreamy effect! Loved it all. Can’t pick a favorite..both are so pretty.

@2lilowlsstudio 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🥰

@rlk1788 10 ай бұрын

Fantastic tutorial🌺🌺🌺

@2lilowlsstudio 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🥰

@dailydoseofpaper 10 ай бұрын

Very pretty!🍀💖

@2lilowlsstudio 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🥰

@CMac-me2tp 10 ай бұрын

These are absolutely beautiful Denise! ❤️

@2lilowlsstudio 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🥰

@lindakuck5981 10 ай бұрын

Beautiful. I love the color palette. Thanks Denise 😊❤

@2lilowlsstudio 10 ай бұрын

Glad you like it! Thank you! 🥰

@tomcostello2574 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip on too thick gold ink!

@2lilowlsstudio 10 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! 😊

@sis9622 10 ай бұрын

This is awesome

@2lilowlsstudio 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🥰

@christieoertel1589 10 ай бұрын

Hi Denise the righthand painting looks a bit like a budgerigar .love the colours thx and have a great day

@2lilowlsstudio 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🥰

@charlinerodrigues2661 10 ай бұрын

Merci infiniment 🙏😊

@2lilowlsstudio 10 ай бұрын

So glad you liked it! Thank you! 🥰

@Cyrilmc222004 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Denise, I really really enjoyed watching you create these two wonderful abstracts, which are so Stunning and Beautiful and I really Love them both. That palette is awesome. Please stay safe and well too xxx Mags 😀😀😀😀

@2lilowlsstudio 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🥰

@LMAbstractArt 10 ай бұрын

So fun and pretty!💜

@2lilowlsstudio 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🥰

@anneslinger2189 10 ай бұрын

I agree with whoever said you are a bad influence. I bought the graphite waster colors that you had showed a while back. Sadly, I haven't even played with them yet. I still want to , but I have so many other things to play. I really also love all of your circular marks with the gold, so I'm actually considering finding the brass nib that you use all the time. It's quite expensive, though. I don't know if I can justify the cost.

@2lilowlsstudio 10 ай бұрын

Lol! But art supplies are so fun!! You can play around with other tools for your gold. The fineline applicators I’ve used in a few of the videos is a really good option! I keep trying and showing different things as I discover them. The brass nib is my very favorite tool though and it was worth it for as much as I use it. 😊

@marthajacobo3519 10 ай бұрын

Did you know, that Liquitex has a gold& bronze spray paint, low odor, I think you'll 😍.

@2lilowlsstudio 10 ай бұрын

I haven't really looked at the art spray paints... I'll have to check them out! Thank you! 🥰

@connieebinger6343 10 ай бұрын

Another great video! I’m like that, too, being all over the place. There are so many things I want to try and to experiment with! Thank you, Denise!

@2lilowlsstudio 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🥰

@susanjensen9735 10 ай бұрын

Loved painting along with this one today…another masterpiece Denise Love 😊

@2lilowlsstudio 10 ай бұрын

So glad! Thank you! 🥰

@elaineg60 10 ай бұрын

Just a hint: that gold ink is perfect for adding JUST A TEENY DOT into either a single paint on your palette (Indanthrone blue is beautiful) OR, even better, with a heavily granulating mix-the mica ink attaches or seems attracted to granulation. This ink is just so perfect for all kinds of effects in abstracts, or even highlights in pieces. The trick, when using it in mixes, less is more. It’s so vibrant it tends to “take over” if you’re not careful. Then again, maybe you might want it to take over! 😂

@2lilowlsstudio 10 ай бұрын

Great tip! I’ll definitely give it a try! Thank you! 🥰

@kathyb5740 10 ай бұрын

Lovely pieces ❤.

@2lilowlsstudio 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🥰

@lindseybagust8516 10 ай бұрын

Love your work Denise. I get excited when I see there is a new one to see. Can I ask you where I could possibly get a dip pen like the one you use with your gold ink. What is the name of it? Would love to find one. Cheers. Lindsey

@2lilowlsstudio 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🥰. I link everything below the video for you in the description! 😊

@lindseybagust8516 10 ай бұрын

@@2lilowlsstudio Thankyou so much. Didn’t realise.

@KoffeeKat18 10 ай бұрын

Love your work! I have a question. Do you preprep your paper with water and then let it dry prior to painting to prevent buckling of the paper?

@2lilowlsstudio 10 ай бұрын

No, I just tape it down and start painting. It usually flattens out when it dries. Better papers buckle less too I’ve noticed. Thank you! 🥰

@KoffeeKat18 10 ай бұрын

@@2lilowlsstudio thank you! Because I dislike boring prep work! 🤣

@libbygreenberg4764 4 ай бұрын

Ordered paper that arrived with a deckled edge. Will the tape stick to the "deckle"? lol

@2lilowlsstudio 4 ай бұрын

Some of my newer videos use paper with decked edges and they tape just fine. Definitely try it and just be careful peeling the tape. ☺️

@k-creationskristinhuxford4531 10 ай бұрын

I was telling you to circle the pink dots in oil pastel with the green oil pastel but apparently you did not hear me. Hahaha😂

@2lilowlsstudio 10 ай бұрын

Haha! That would have looked cool! Thank you! 🥰

@user-zm7mu3mi4c 7 ай бұрын

Bonjour, Je découvre votre chaîne très inspirante 😊 pourriez vous me dire où vous trouvez vos boîtes avec photos et couleurs proposées, je peux peut être les commander quelque part ?

@2lilowlsstudio 7 ай бұрын

Those are from the Color Cube. Here is the link: The Color Cube - sarahrenaeclark.com/colorcube/?ref=123

@user-zm7mu3mi4c 7 ай бұрын

Merci beaucoup 😊 bonne soirée. Michelle

@bethmiller4266 10 ай бұрын

Inspiring as usual but Daniel Smith paints are just so expensive, sadly😏

@2lilowlsstudio 10 ай бұрын

I know. I added to my collection slowly. And got some off eBay for a great price someone was getting rid of! 😊

@gila1959 10 ай бұрын

I pity the experts who will work thousands of hours, ( in about 50 years, ) while trying to find the meaning of the strange writing……😂

@2lilowlsstudio 10 ай бұрын

Haha!! That’s funny 😁

@susanorban3059 10 ай бұрын

These are just super pretty Denise! The close up photos are amazing! I really covet some DS WC as there are some gorgeous colors but I just can't justify the prices of them. And I wouldn't be happy with just one or 2 colors....Great Art Day!💥🥰

@2lilowlsstudio 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🥰

@carriemuir 10 ай бұрын

I was just thinking that. No lie! All the close ups all the time are just absolutely beautiful. They really draw us in….😊

@2lilowlsstudio 10 ай бұрын

@@carriemuirThank you! 🥰