Expressive Abstract Art: Easy Steps to Beautiful Art Creations

Expressive Abstract Art: Easy Steps to Beautiful Art Creations - Painting Tutorial

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9 ай бұрын

In this video, I take you on a creative journey where we explore the world of abstract art using a mix of watercolors and oil pastels. I dive into the Color Cube Palette Cards, experimenting with Kuretake Gansai Tambi watercolors, and adding unique stenciled elements to the mix. Along the way, I share my process, from initial practice pieces to the final abstracts I fell in love with. Join me in the studio as I guide you through the steps and techniques to craft your own captivating abstract artwork. Whether you're a seasoned artist or just starting out, this tutorial is designed to spark your creativity and inspire your artistic expression.
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Mungyo Gallery Artists' Soft Oil Pastels Set of 72 - amzn.to/3rf0E3v
A few favorite acrylic colors for stenciling
Golden Heavy Body Acrylic Paint, 2 Ounce, Iridescent Gold Fine - amzn.to/3RyhQvE
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ARTEZA Acrylic Paint, Set of 60 Colors - amzn.to/3MxPKwp
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@calypsoul_life 9 ай бұрын

Nothing like enjoying a hot cuppa 🫖and watching you create magic🔥✨🎆! You are such an inspiring and exhilarating slice of the day🥰🤗! Today's palette card was fantastic. That orange stencil part stole my heart...loving all 4 panels for different reasons. I AM GIRL CRAZY FOR STENCILS! Matter of fact, I am going to pour another cup, go play in my stencils and revisit some more Denise tutorials! Love ya, girl💃💃💖💖😘🙏

@2lilowlsstudio 9 ай бұрын

So glad! Thank you! 🥰

@pennymeyer3416 7 ай бұрын

LOVE the colors. LOVE the same 2 you do. I would never try half the experimenting you do, which is why I LOVE watching your videos. I guess 4 is the magic number there. Thank YOU as always for being the FAB teacher that you are!

@2lilowlsstudio 7 ай бұрын

You’re the best! Thank you! 🥰

@yvonnequezada8683 9 ай бұрын

Sweet friend, I loved them all. BTW, you are an amazing master teacher! I agree, fun work is hard work. 😅 Thank you so much for sharing and providing us with your arttastic skills and passion for beautiful art. As always, I look forward to yourext video with great anticipation! 🤓 Until then, take great care. 🩷

@2lilowlsstudio 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🥰

@fablebuddenbrock7751 2 ай бұрын

The orange was a happy surprise to me

@2lilowlsstudio 2 ай бұрын

So glad you loved it!! Thank you! 🥰

@dayoffnow 9 ай бұрын

YT fed me this video tonight, and I'm so glad! I immediately subbed and look forward to exploring your other videos. Thank you! Btw, I'm a watercolorist, and recently realized I'm ready to move out of some artistic ruts and into a new season of playful discovery. And as they say, "When the student is ready, the teacher will appear."

@2lilowlsstudio 9 ай бұрын

Welcome aboard! Thank you! 🥰

@healingmagichands 9 ай бұрын

“Maybe we need some gold”. OF COURSE we need some gold! The corrugated cardboard lines are really splendid. I wanted you to put gold dots on the ones with the lines but they really turned out gorgeous. These color cube challenges result in such interesting results. The heart jar saves a lot of not so great pieces! Love your work, so enjoying your videos. My fave wound up being the one on the far right in the final lay out. So pretty.

@2lilowlsstudio 9 ай бұрын

Yes!! haha... Gold!! I'm glad you enjoy these with me.. I've really loved pulling cards and seeing what comes out next! Thank you! 🥰

@andreabrown8551 9 ай бұрын

Love the two you love Denise. They are super pretty 😍. The corrugated cardboard gives them another dimension for the stencils to sit comfortably on. It’s interesting how we learn about complimentary colours but with this video I learnt about complimentary mark making and texture. The straight lines of the card (which I don’t usually gravitate to) vs the soft and delicate stencils. The patterns are opposing and work in harmony. Thank you so much for this 🙏🏻. Watching this feel’s like the penny has dropped with seeing the multiple layers of abstract and using marks, that alone, I wouldn’t necessarily be drawn to (excuse the pun 😆) work together when we layer them with an opposite pattern. So grateful for this Denise. Feels a bit of an eureka moment 💡. Just need to try it now 😄. 🤗💖🤗 Love and gratitude xx

@2lilowlsstudio 9 ай бұрын

So glad you loved this and had such great ah-ha moments! Thank you! 🥰

@janetgoodwin9113 9 ай бұрын

I love what you did with the cardboard. I've used cardboard but never like that so I will do so soon.. Thank you Denise. So exciting.

@2lilowlsstudio 9 ай бұрын

Have fun! Thank you! 🥰

@robygayle9449 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for all your experience and expertise. I love being brave like you...😊

@2lilowlsstudio 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🥰

@faithisrising 9 ай бұрын

I never guessed that corrugated cardboard would make such interesting marks. Glad you experiment Denise! I think your fave is also mine. For some reason it made me think of looking out of a gazebo into a spring garden. 🩵

@2lilowlsstudio 9 ай бұрын

The cardboard ended up really cool! I’ll definitely get it out more. Thank you! 🥰

@user-le1zw7sh8w 9 ай бұрын

I was waiting to see the hearts on your least favorite! So fun! Thanks!

@2lilowlsstudio 9 ай бұрын

Always an option! 💛 Thank you! 🥰

@linithickson5643 8 ай бұрын

I can't tell you how fun it is to unwind after my job ..seeing what kind of fun you are having. I loved all of them especially the ones you did. I was so inspired I had to find my stuff and have a play. Of course you weren't here to hear me hoop and holler...lol. I just love your laughing and having fun..thank you for what you do!!!! God bless!!

@2lilowlsstudio 8 ай бұрын

You’re the best! Really made my day. Thank you! 🥰

@SueKivley 9 ай бұрын

I actually love, love the orange damask. Such pretty colors!

@2lilowlsstudio 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🥰

@Zumpi61 6 ай бұрын

Me too. The orange feels like a sunny day in spring.

@BabsBBee 9 ай бұрын

What is it about your videos I just love! You always make my day! 🤗

@2lilowlsstudio 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🥰

@ellaniwalker4796 9 ай бұрын

My favorite was the one you did not like! And the third one that has the color chart on top of it. One of the ones you really liked. Love and light!💖🌟🌹🎉

@2lilowlsstudio 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🥰

@susanleenp 9 ай бұрын

Another fun video! I want to pick up on your remark about "Be Brave!" I want to buy a Denise Love "Be Brave" tee shirt. Go for it!

@2lilowlsstudio 9 ай бұрын

That would be so cool!! Been playing around with some idea! Thank you! 🥰

@carriemuir 9 ай бұрын

Oh my gosh! That’s a fantastic idea. 💡Do it, Denise!! And also: “Super Fun!” or “That, Right There!” I can make you a list of Denise quotes… Ha.

@2lilowlsstudio 9 ай бұрын

@@carriemuirhaha! Love it! 😁

@Foreverjung8 9 ай бұрын

Denise Love! You are lots of fun to watch and I learn soo much. Thank you🧡🌟🎃

@2lilowlsstudio 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🥰

@Lainers2000 9 ай бұрын

I love watching your videos in the mornings as they are so peaceful. About 2 weeks ago, I gathered all of my materials and put them in a stack on may desk to use in a color palette from a magazine photo. I was amazed to see how much "stuff" I had that covered the palette colors. I like the rolling brush technique you demonstrated. I have used the corrugated cardboard on a Gelli plate but will try it with the water colors. I don't think you have a bad one in the bunch but my favorite is the one with the splash of orange.. P.S. I never tire of the gold ink and that wonderful brass nib.

@2lilowlsstudio 9 ай бұрын

So glad you are enjoying my channel!! Thank you! 🥰

@soraya-annfeicht5195 3 ай бұрын

These are my living room colors 😍 You have inspired me to work with watercolors!

@2lilowlsstudio 3 ай бұрын

I'm so glad! Thank you! 🥰

@ApBarr345 4 ай бұрын

These feel like spring. Love these colorx!

@2lilowlsstudio 4 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🥰

@ashleywright8686 Ай бұрын

Bought the Color Cubes a while back after watching one of your very fun videos. They’re the bomb. 💣 in a good way…

@2lilowlsstudio Ай бұрын

I love using the color cubes!! So glad you are enjoying them too!! 😊

@naomihall7339 9 ай бұрын

Denise, have you ever thought of buy a guillotine cutter, you will never have to buy another blade again. I use to have the same cutter you use and I got tired of spending so much money on the blades, they got more and more expensive all the time. The guillotine works so smooth and cut even heavy weight paper with ease. Also for the corrugated cardboard, that comes in every box you get things shipped to you especially from amazons. You peal the top layer of cardboard off and you see the corrugated part and there you go beautiful corrugated cardboard. You introduced something amazing to us, I have fell in love with it too. Just some tips I'm putting out there.😀

@2lilowlsstudio 9 ай бұрын

I have a guillotine cutter! Thank you! 🥰

@doloresparra4604 4 ай бұрын

How did I miss this video?! Lucky me to get to watch and learn. 🤓♥

@2lilowlsstudio 4 ай бұрын

🥰🥰🥰

@lindakuck5981 9 ай бұрын

I'm kinda diggin the one with some orange. It's very subtle. I think it works thanks Denise 😊 ❤

@2lilowlsstudio 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🥰

@laurawgarts 5 ай бұрын

My favorites were the cardboard accents that you picked as yours also. Fun colors!

@2lilowlsstudio 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🥰

@CHARUL814 9 ай бұрын

Wowser. The colours looks amazing. It is so good to see you create. I would not have added orange here but what a wonderful inspiration. Thank you

@2lilowlsstudio 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🥰

@sheilaschmid7768 9 ай бұрын

I love how yours turned out - especially the cardboard imprinted ones. I definitely am getting that stencil you've listed. So pretty!

@2lilowlsstudio 9 ай бұрын

Those cardboard pieces are my favorite marks! I’ll definitely be getting that out more! Thank you! 🥰

@sheilaschmid7768 9 ай бұрын

@@2lilowlsstudio I check out every delivery for that amazing cardboard but never get any….I found something at HL that I use…it’s kind of the same thing, in a roll if you can believe it. I did paint and used my rolled cardboard. They are ok, but I didn’t have great stencils….but in just a few days Amazon will be delivering that amazing set you posted 😝👏🏻👏🏻.

@kathleenblando1555 8 ай бұрын

I love these. All the layers just keep on adding a nice touch. Doesn’t look too busy.

@2lilowlsstudio 8 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🥰

@user-bf3le5om9z 9 ай бұрын

I want a Be Brave T Shirt...love the cardboard mark making. Need to go through my storage area and find boxes!

@2lilowlsstudio 9 ай бұрын

I’m tossing ideas around in my mind! 👚 The cardboard pieces are the best!! 😊

@MissBMarie56 9 ай бұрын

Nothing like your enthusiasm and energy!!! Lying in bed not feeling well but finding joy watching you work!!!

@2lilowlsstudio 9 ай бұрын

Hope you feel better soon!! Thank you! 🥰

@naomihall7339 9 ай бұрын

Denise, like always you rocked it love it. you are so amazing, it's so much fun spending time with you always. I learn so so much.

@2lilowlsstudio 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🥰

@judyheim6998 9 ай бұрын

Hi Denise I just got on here and was looking for one of your videos that I had not already watched. The one I ended up watching you talked about a doctors diet to lose some Covid weight and also how some people are kind of mean in their comments. Unfortunately I guess these days that is to be expected. I just wanted to say I like just hearing your voice while I am painting something I’m working on and often it has nothing to do with what you are teaching and I glance over and see what you are doing as you talk. I find it relaxing. Also you have inspired me to do watercolor which until now I didn’t really like. It has also encouraged me to look into having some ‘art nights ‘ for our local pregnancy center either fir the girls who are ‘in the family way’ or to others at their facility who would pay a fee and that money would go to the center. It would be a way for me to support the center. So thank you.

@2lilowlsstudio 9 ай бұрын

You’ve really made my day! Thank you! 🥰🥰🥰 I think art nights is a fantastic idea! People will really enjoy those 😊

@kimotten9885 8 ай бұрын

I absolutely love your infectious enthusiasm and the tips and techniques you introduce so spontaneously. You've really inspired me to loosen up and enjoy the process of creating more abstract pieces

@2lilowlsstudio 8 ай бұрын

So very glad!! Thank you! 🥰

@anniefaint6373 9 ай бұрын

I loved the same two as you , I was saying gold instead of the orange ,,,, but love your little works of art ,,,,xxxxxx ❤

@2lilowlsstudio 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🥰

@user-vv8qy7qt8x 9 ай бұрын

Love the same ones especially the one on the far right. Delicious!!!’

@2lilowlsstudio 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🥰

@CookieMum 8 ай бұрын

Cardboard o es are my favourite ❤

@2lilowlsstudio 8 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🥰

@Lisa_G3 9 ай бұрын

So I’m dying for you to add dark blue dots on they top left one. Love it all.

@2lilowlsstudio 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🥰

@KMercure 9 ай бұрын

So purrty! I do love them all, but the corrugated are my fave. I think I’d like the orange to be less bright almost coral looking amore yellow-ish. Thanks for the lesson.

@2lilowlsstudio 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🥰

@trishrowe8467 9 ай бұрын

Awesome work. I can't wait to try it. I love your channel

@2lilowlsstudio 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🥰

@soniascrafts 7 ай бұрын

I loved all 4 of them!!

@2lilowlsstudio 7 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🥰

@octopusconnection 8 ай бұрын

I absolutely love the color cube Denise! It’s such a great way to break creative block. ❤

@2lilowlsstudio 8 ай бұрын

It really is! It has become my favorite art tool lately! Thank you! 🥰

@dawnkarasaki6172 9 ай бұрын

I love this color pallette and what you did with it🤗

@2lilowlsstudio 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🥰

@maxinehordle9247 8 ай бұрын

I loved this video. Thank you for sharing.

@2lilowlsstudio 8 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🥰

@amycoward7241 2 ай бұрын

I love love love it!

@2lilowlsstudio 2 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🥰

@vernawall8978 9 ай бұрын

I loved all four !!

@2lilowlsstudio 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🥰

@thelittleskipper4794 9 ай бұрын

Beautiful exciting color palette...that pales in comparison to my level of EXCITEMENT over the texture from the cardboard 🎉🎉🎉 OMGOSH...that result drove me to PAUSE the video and head to Amazon...my search led me to order coffee cup corrugated cardboard sleeves...the least expensive and easiest to store option I liked. Oooohhhh...brainstorm...what about using your decorative heart punch on the cardboard for a pattern? I'm going to try it...will make freehand cut out pattern...hearts are one of my signature marks 💕

@2lilowlsstudio 9 ай бұрын

Right? The cardboard texture was amazing in these! Thank you! 🥰

@thelittleskipper4794 9 ай бұрын

@@2lilowlsstudio P.S. Might wanna grab a box of plastic wrap on your next grocery trip...for your art room 🤗 You mentioned it so... I was in my kitchen adding to MY grocery list! 😁

@machelleshappyhobbies4977 9 ай бұрын

Have you ever considered using clay Matt's to stamp paint on your pictures with? Beautiful piece today. Have a great week.😊

@2lilowlsstudio 9 ай бұрын

Great idea! Thank you! 🥰

@TammieWardArt 9 ай бұрын

What a wonderful color cube challenge card today. Who knew!!! The cardboard really made a huge difference on the 2 pieces you used it on. But everyone had something good about it. I just love a relaxing morning enjoying you painting. I loved both orientations of each painting. Different perspective for each one. Thank you for such fun and sharing on what being brave can be 😊😊😊

@2lilowlsstudio 9 ай бұрын

So glad you enjoyed these. I’m obsessed with how the cardboard turned out on these! Thank you! 🥰

@TammieWardArt 9 ай бұрын

@@2lilowlsstudio i just found a plastic bag i put an assortment of cardboard pieces i bought a long time ago. Its a beautiful fall day here, think i need a color cube challenge.

@2lilowlsstudio 9 ай бұрын

@@TammieWardArtoooh!! Fun! 😊

@poke_n_around 9 ай бұрын

Great colours, board is a great idea 💥 ❤

@2lilowlsstudio 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🥰

@deannabates1575 9 ай бұрын

Yes, I love love it!

@2lilowlsstudio 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🥰

@suzannefellows491 9 ай бұрын

Lovin those stencils!

@2lilowlsstudio 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🥰

@lynelessard 5 ай бұрын

I like all of them.

@2lilowlsstudio 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🥰

@dianaromig732 9 ай бұрын

My kind of colors 👍

@2lilowlsstudio 9 ай бұрын

💛

@MsMoniqueWilson 9 ай бұрын

Your faves are mine as well. So pretty!

@2lilowlsstudio 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🥰

@dailydoseofpaper 9 ай бұрын

Beautiful, love them all! Ordered the stencils because they are delicious!🍀💖

@2lilowlsstudio 9 ай бұрын

Glad you like them! Thank you! 🥰

@creativesolutions902 Күн бұрын

I love the Stonehenge paper because it’s so soft and it absorbs the paint so nicely… But I absolutely can’t stand the fact that no matter what tape I use it comes up when I take it off! I’ve tried to blow dryer, and the heat gun, still tears, the paper… But, I figured out this one tedious way of getting it off there… And it may not be the best technique for everyone, but I paint right on the block, so I don’t usually tape the paper down onto a different surface. So once I’m done with the painting and everything is dry and I got all the stretch I want out of the block, I start to peel the tape slowly and take a wet, clean, watercolor brush, and I push it underneath the tape and the water releases the paper from the tape easily without any tearing at all. I have to go slow though, and because it’s on a block, it totally works… But yeah, such a pain in the butt :-)

@2lilowlsstudio 20 сағат бұрын

Great tip! Thank you! 🥰

@sandydorse6046 9 ай бұрын

I've watched a lot of your videos and these are some of my favourite outcomes, lots of ideas here so thankyou Denise 😁

@2lilowlsstudio 9 ай бұрын

I'm so glad! Thank you! 🥰

@maryannebaker4314 9 ай бұрын

Love the colour palette. I do like the orange one but the two you like are my favourites. Always look forward to your videos.

@2lilowlsstudio 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🥰

@debmcgowan9852 9 ай бұрын

Love these colors!!

@2lilowlsstudio 9 ай бұрын

Me too!! Thank you! 🥰

@debbiethompson1320 3 ай бұрын

I absolutely love these colors! I recently found your channel. If I’m not mistaken, I think Ceri the Crafter mentioned you but don’t hold me to that. Anyway. You have inspired me to paint, which I aspire to do. I love your style!

@2lilowlsstudio 3 ай бұрын

I'm so glad you are getting inspired to paint!! Thank you! 🥰

@anninpt4398 3 ай бұрын

Magic❤❤❤

@2lilowlsstudio 3 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🥰

@soraya-annfeicht5195 3 ай бұрын

Have you ever tried using bubble wrap like you do the card board? Will give you lovely dots like you love!

@2lilowlsstudio 3 ай бұрын

Yes! I have a stash of it by my table with the cardboard and shelf liner. I just don’t pull it out as much! Thank you! 🥰

@deanweyer4205 5 ай бұрын

Love them all thankyou

@2lilowlsstudio 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🥰

@marjf7929 8 ай бұрын

The one with all the orange makes me think of a Koi pond and water lilies. I do think it needs the cardboard treatment to look like ripples in the water. I love it. As well as the lower left one. Those colors are one of my favorite combos (minus the orange but it works)

@2lilowlsstudio 8 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🥰

@christieoertel1589 9 ай бұрын

Oh goodie GOLD. Love the colours. The corrugated cardboard impression looks a bit like a brick patio wall. Thx Denise njoy your day

@2lilowlsstudio 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🥰

@meninagreen5704 8 ай бұрын

I'm fascinated with the Color Cube, but don't know if I could match the colors with the paints I have. You matched exactly. Nice!

@2lilowlsstudio 8 ай бұрын

I just try to come close. I’m not trying to be exact. Just getting close and working with the colors I might not normally try is my goal. Don’t worry about trying to match exactly, sometimes I’m close… sometimes I’m off. 😊

@meninagreen5704 8 ай бұрын

@@2lilowlsstudio OK, thank you! Maybe I will get them, I've been eyeing them a long time. Thanks again.

@ByGGiPaint 9 ай бұрын

Love these colors and how they turned out. But I also really Loved the one with the dark stencil color. I thought Oh pair it with one of the two paintings with the cardboard because they would compliment one another. :) LOVE your videos!!!

@2lilowlsstudio 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🥰

@cynthiakoop2837 9 ай бұрын

I love the one that you don’t love and also love all the others. They make such great backgrounds for my card creations. I love using large florals that I trim out and pop up on top. Thank you for such great inspiration ❤

@2lilowlsstudio 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🥰

@susanorban3059 9 ай бұрын

Great idea!!❤

@suemsearch 9 ай бұрын

The 3 without all the orange are fab, especially the ones with the corrugated paper marks. Tfs❤

@2lilowlsstudio 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🥰

@carriemuir 9 ай бұрын

Besides learning from you, enjoying your personality, and being inspired by your art, I really dig how you repurpose cute items! Just sayin’…. 😊

@2lilowlsstudio 9 ай бұрын

I love finding neat things at the antique store to put art things in! Thank you! 🥰

@MkayKaye 9 ай бұрын

Oooh I gotta get those stencils! I have dexterity issues and have had a hard time with keeping stencils from bleeding but I got some of that adhesive you can use to re-stick 🤞

@2lilowlsstudio 9 ай бұрын

💛

@cw4608 6 ай бұрын

You could make marks with the oil pastels before laying down watercolor and it would act like a resist

@2lilowlsstudio 6 ай бұрын

Great tip! Thank you! 🥰

@elaineg60 9 ай бұрын

Chewy sends that cardboard when you get litter..huge pieces. My landlord came over last week and I caught him just staring at a pile of it on my table. “When are you moving?” He said sadly. I started laughing, told him I’m going to play with it in my art. 😂 “Please don’t tell my wife! I can’t see my workbench because of all you girls crazy art things!” (They’re friends with my best friend. Or as their husbands call us “you old American hippies!” 😁

@2lilowlsstudio 9 ай бұрын

Haha! I love that! That stuff is the best!! Totally tell his wife 😂

@ellieferguson104 9 ай бұрын

Oh wow. How absolutely gorgeous these are. I love the idea of doing 4 pieces, and your stencils are amazing.

@2lilowlsstudio 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🥰

@angelakapler2997 9 ай бұрын

I agree with you.

@2lilowlsstudio 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🥰

@michellespohrer6395 9 ай бұрын

Love the corrugated cardboard. Thanks for the inspiration, Denise!

@2lilowlsstudio 9 ай бұрын

So glad you enjoyed it! Thank you! 🥰

@arlenemurphy804 9 ай бұрын

Denise, the left bottom reminds me of am orange vase with flowers. We need gold❤️❤️❤️

@2lilowlsstudio 9 ай бұрын

Love that! Thank you! 🥰

@SF-xm7re 9 ай бұрын

Lovely work. I am a watercolour artist but, like you, I get so excited by experimenting and by teaching others how to explore and let go. Thank you for sharing your techniques in this video. I am fired up to play with some of these beautiful ideas when I can carve out some time... Blessings, S

@2lilowlsstudio 9 ай бұрын

So glad you enjoy thisl!! Thank you! 🥰

@KS-wr4vv 9 ай бұрын

Denise do u ever do video where u make your own color cube cards . Add that to your video ideas I think that would be so fun!

@2lilowlsstudio 9 ай бұрын

Oh yes! That is exactly what my newest class is that I put out last week. I posted it under the community tab on my KZfaq page with photos: New Skillshare Class: Unleash Your Creativity: Crafting Abstract Art with Color Palettes From Your Photos About This Class In this unique series, we'll take you on an inspiring journey into the world of abstract art, fueled by the magic of custom color palettes. Whether you're an experienced artist or a budding creative spirit, this course is designed for all levels of expertise. Skillshare: skl.sh/47aLsEw (Also available on my site: 2lilowls.com/product/unleash-your-creativity-crafting-abstract-art-with-color-palettes-from-your-photos/)

@laurienye7514 9 ай бұрын

I loved those - all of them. I love your pallet colors today, and I love every color you had before. I think they are all awesome and the colors are all stunning.

@2lilowlsstudio 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🥰

@alynch6606 9 ай бұрын

I loved the two with the cardboard but in the original orientation. I was getting a Maxfield Parrish vibe from them even though they weren’t as saturated as his colors. You’re always so inspiring to watch.

@2lilowlsstudio 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🥰

@kathaleenkathaleenwessel8170 9 ай бұрын

My favorite is the one with orange. I love bright colors and high contrast. I challenge you to keep going with your color palette. Even if you just made some marks with the orange I think all of them would have worked. Just my opinion.

@2lilowlsstudio 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🥰

@bonnerdebbie 9 ай бұрын

I love the use of the cardboard, and those two are my favorites. I saw someone use a mask/ stencil in the same way letting the watercolors dry under and around it. I think she said that acrylics might stick mask/stencil to paper. Thanks Denise, great video.

@2lilowlsstudio 9 ай бұрын

Great idea! Thank you! 🥰

@PeaceCreek1 9 ай бұрын

I love this color palette. Since the original orange sort of mellowed to a yellow orange in the original layer, maybe another time you could us a less vibrant, more yellowish orange in the stencils. Will definitely be trying that cardboard technique - LOVE THAT!

@2lilowlsstudio 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🥰

@marthajacobo3519 9 ай бұрын

Denise, can you use this color swatch and apply it to anything besides abstract? Landscape etc. another great video, yr inspiring.

@2lilowlsstudio 9 ай бұрын

Yes. You can use them for anything you create. I just happen to love abstracts for my art practice! 😊

@ldolan1802 9 ай бұрын

I have the corrugated cardboard also, but never use it! I will use it today! Don’t you just love the Color Cube?! I feel like I’m in my art rooom so much more because I can’t wait to see what colors I’ll work on next. Watching you do your abstracts is very inspiring, I’ve started doing more abstracts for the backgrounds of my mushroom and bird sketches 😊 thank you for sharing with us! Oh, my faves were the two with the cardboard lines and the stencils are in my cart 😉

@2lilowlsstudio 9 ай бұрын

I definitely love my color cube. I'm like you and can't wait to see what comes out next! So glad you enjoyed this!! Thank you! 🥰

@KS-wr4vv 9 ай бұрын

Denise I thought the sponges were some kind of cut up fruit or sweet potatoes w cinnamon on top lol😂 anyway I’m still in the middle of the video but I love these more vibrant out there color palettes you have been up too. I really need to buy a set of these. I keep saying I’m gonna make some out of paint chips and my circle punch but that never happens.

@2lilowlsstudio 9 ай бұрын

I’m obsessed with playing in the palettes. So many fun surprises with the ones I’ve done! Thank you! 🥰

@NPBusinessOwner 9 ай бұрын

❤❤❤❤❤ the same ones you do

@2lilowlsstudio 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🥰

@lisacartier-gruen31 9 ай бұрын

Denise, I have a very important question, lol. Do you do your own nails or are they professionally done? Either or, they’re beautiful!

@2lilowlsstudio 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! I got them done at the nail salon. 😊

@tonyamiller8418 9 ай бұрын

Loved that palette. I swear, you could make an entire prompt deck just from bird colors. The cardboard is cool too - at least on video, it almost looks like little slices were cut into the surface where the corrugating is.

@2lilowlsstudio 9 ай бұрын

That cardboard is cool in person too! I love how it turned out. I agree - you could totally make a card deck from bird colors!! Thank you! 🥰

@watercolorswatcher 9 ай бұрын

I loved the same ones you did. Those blocks you mentioned are called breezeway blocks and I thought that stencil looked like them as soon as you brought it out. I have some of that corrugated cardboard and I need to remember to use it. Thanks for another great video. ☺

@2lilowlsstudio 9 ай бұрын

That’s what they are! Breezeway blocks! I love those. Thank you! 🥰

@kathyappleby6906 9 ай бұрын

Your favs are my favs 😁. I love those stencils together and your light highlights you gave them. I’ve saved some cardboard but haven’t tried it yet. It’s on the growing list! Thanks for another great video ❤

@2lilowlsstudio 9 ай бұрын

Glad you loved them! Thank you! 🥰

@yovamccoy2806 4 ай бұрын

I loved all of them except for the one you are going to cut hearts out of. I kept wanting to add something to the upper right corner.

@2lilowlsstudio 4 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@suzannefellows491 9 ай бұрын

Love them all💖

@2lilowlsstudio 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🥰

@modernartbyamy 9 ай бұрын

I’ve just discovered you and am loving watching your videos!

@2lilowlsstudio 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🥰

@RozWilloughby 9 ай бұрын

My faves are the same as yours😊.. Love the colour combo a lot

@2lilowlsstudio 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🥰

@marymarcum8825 8 ай бұрын

Oh my goodness! I just found your channel !! Loveeeee it! Quick question.. what color cube would you suggest buying?

@2lilowlsstudio 8 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🥰. (After playing in them for months with these challenges - they both seem pretty equal - but I am slightly leaning toward cube 2 as my favorite maybe) 😊

@marymarcum8825 8 ай бұрын

@2lilowlsstudio , thank you so much!! I have watched so many of your videos and I loveeeee all of them. They have inspired me to mixmatch watercolor and acryllic paints!!! 🥰