Abstracts Unleashed: Intuitive Painting With Watercolor and More - Abstract Art Painting Tutorial

In this video, I dive into the world of intuitive painting using a cool color palette from Color Cube Palette Cards. It's a laid-back and creative journey where I experiment with Kuretake Gansai Tambi Watercolors, Posca pens, stencils, gold ink, and more. Watch as I work on a large piece of paper and then cut out the sections that truly capture the essence of my artistic vision. I'll share my process and insights, making art accessible and enjoyable for everyone, no matter your skill level. So grab your supplies and join me for some artful exploration!
*Supplies I'm using in class:
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The Color Cube - sarahrenaeclar...
Kuretake Art Nouveau set - amzn.to/3ZWACgp
Arches Watercolor Pad 9x12-inch - amzn.to/3PF9Jfi
Faber-Castell Graphite Pencil Pitt Graphite Matt 14B - amzn.to/443RhB0
Princeton Artist Brush Neptune, Size 4 - amzn.to/3pkXPgg
Liquid graphite - shopsketch.com...
A few favorite stencils
A few favorite paint colors
Kakimori Brass Nib - shop.stlartsup...
Kakimori pen holder - shop.stlartsup...
Kuretake GOLD MICA Ink - amzn.to/3oG04dt
FINELINE APPLICATORS 2/PKG - amzn.to/44Ims5j
*My very favorite supplies that I might mention in every video:
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3ml Disposable Plastic Transfer Pipettes - amzn.to/3OTpTQH
Kuretake Gold mica Paste - amzn.to/3V2EpYZ
Posca Extra Fine Marker, White - amzn.to/462XRtk
Raphael SoftAqua Brushes - amzn.to/3L5Bpq7
Princeton Art & Brush Princeton Select Round Blender, 6 - amzn.to/3Rj9ub0
Winsor & Newton Bamboo Brush - amzn.to/41U1Aa3
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
Mungyo Gallery Artists' Soft Oil Pastels Set of 72 - amzn.to/3rf0E3v
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
Fiskars SureCut Portable Paper Trimmer, 12 Inch Cut - amzn.to/3quCKR2
Golden Heavy Body Acrylic Paint, 2 Ounce, Iridescent Gold Fine - amzn.to/3RyhQvE
Bira Craft 2 inch Heart Lever Action Craft Punch - amzn.to/462YBP6
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[@buxombeauty1962]

I don’t know about y’all, but I literally cheer when I see Denise has uploaded a new vid. 🎉😂😊 Thank you, Denise. Have a faaaaabulous day, everyone.

[@2lilowlsstudio]

You're the best! Thank you! 🥰

[@faeryfay3]

Yes!😂

[@ApBarr345]

Me too! I liked this one esp since there was a big area to work with. At one point I thought the stencils were going in the same areas on top of each other but it turned out great!

[@wendyapple7060]

Me too!

[@arlenemurphy804]

Denise, these are lovely. Thank you for sharing your talent with so many. And for bringing smiles to our faces. Tomorrow is not promised. Live for today and make art🎨🎨🎨🎨

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! 🥰🥰🥰

[@judyheim6998]

Well spoke too soon. Lots of great stenciling. Before you cut it up and while still positioned as you painted it, I suddenly saw a painting- a woman on the far left dressed to the nines-pearls and everything. Walking in the big city at dusk- store lights just starting to reflect in the glass windows. So much fun. Totally enjoyed and got some ideas. Thank you for your time today.

[@2lilowlsstudio]

I love that! Thank you! 🥰

[@letitiagossage]

I see the woman also. Wow!!

[@jcb0818]

I did too!!

[@ApBarr345]

Yes! I see the lady in the last cut out. Really nice

[@SophieBird07]

So fun and freeing!

[@elizabethL8n]

Always the highlight of the day!!

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! 🥰

[@ChristyLDesigns]

Wow, the uncut larger piece would have made an incredible background for some post apocalyptic scene! Oooo, now I need to play. Sweet!

[@2lilowlsstudio]

That would be cool! Thank you! 🥰

[@ziondanny7081]

Denise, this low-stress method of yours is excellent. A game-changer for me, anyway!

[@2lilowlsstudio]

So glad you find it helpful! Thank you! 🥰

[@poke_n_around]

I love the first one you framed. The one with the black ❤. Awesome ❤

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! 🥰

[@maryannebaker4314]

Did the heart thing and giving to a friend on her 60th, in a pretty dish with affirmations written on them.

[@2lilowlsstudio]

I love that! 💛💛💛

[@TammieWardArt]

6 months ago, i confess, i would have doubted. But not today!!!! LOL its a perfect stormy masterpiece of yummy. Of course, purple 💜 you can never go wrong lol. 😊😊

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! 🥰

[@bjustbee]

I love your videos, they remind me how much fun it is to art.

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! 🥰

[@yvonnequezada8683]

Another pretty piece! Thank you!!💜

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! 🥰

[@ranimacias7638]

Good stuff, Denise! Love the abstract.

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! 🥰

[@ChantelleArts]

stunning tutorial, its fantastic ❤❤

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! 🥰

[@christieoertel1589]

Purple and gold look stunning> I always feel full of joy watching you work. Thank you Denise.

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! 🥰

[@doloresparra4604]

So do I! ☺💜

[@tutushale]

Absolutely Beautiful! And what beautiful ATC those could make! Love the color's! Live Aloha 🤙

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! 🥰

[@janineallott7482]

Thank you for sharing, not only your wonderful work, but the joy you express when you make it ... truly inspiring. As an aside, is it just me that can see a bear looking greedily at a large fish in the smallest cut piece? Or maybe it is just my warped mind ... mmm? Keep up the inspiring work!

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Haha! A bear! I love that! Thank you! 🥰

[@mariemargueritebrickner7631]

Inspired! How fun and thanks for explaining the process too!

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! 🥰

[@jaynewilson6392]

Such a beautiful color palette

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! 🥰

[@maineacbon1]

You are amazing😊

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! 🥰

[@laniclinton3382]

Your approach has been so inspirational to me! I tend to get so stuck and you are the most free-spirited creator I have seen thus far. I also used that same card recently to create a triptych for my living room!!! 🎉❤😅

[@2lilowlsstudio]

So glad you love that!! Thank you! 🥰

[@crunchypickles99]

I want a video of your doggies when you use that funny voice! 😂 I love your glee in painting! You've gotten me addicted to this type of art. It really is soooo freeing knowing you can cut it up and make fabulous baby pieces 😁

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Haha! Those puppies are so funny. They love all the voices and get excited 😂😂😂 Thank you! 🥰

[@TheDabshear]

Thoroughly enjoyed watching and inspired to paint one of my birch photos! Thank you so very much for sharing!

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you! 🥰

[@mariechristinebrocart7926]

Excellent belle âme !❤ j’adore . Merci 🙏

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! 🥰

[@MsMoniqueWilson]

Purple and yellow is such a nice colour combo! Love these!

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! 🥰

[@athenaparrish7825]

I love your excitement & and your art 😊

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! 🥰

[@deborahneumann9162]

These are DYNOOOOMITE!!! (: What fun and you are always inspiring! Thank You, Denise!

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! 🥰

[@Kate-sp1vx6vz9z]

Another outstanding video and beautiful artwork from Denise! 😊 Thank you for going into more detail on how you evaluate composition when cutting your pieces. This was very interesting.

[@2lilowlsstudio]

So glad it was helpful! Thank you! 🥰

[@intuitiveinspiredart4366]

Punchinella is the scrap from when they make SEQUINS, not stencils. : ). Love this palette today. Stellar pieces.

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! 🥰

[@charlenebyington7405]

Absolutely love love love all of them to pick from. Great job. And loved all your stenciling today. 👍🧡👍

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! 🥰

[@anninpt4398]

Love it!

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! 🥰

[@faithisrising]

I’m adding some of those stencils to my wish list! Love the colors especially the purples. So much goodness!

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! 🥰

[@JustSaying-d2y]

Fabulous ❤

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! 🥰

[@MarieJS535]

Loved today's colour palette. Those Kuretake's are on my wish list! Thanks for another great vid. So inspiring.

[@2lilowlsstudio]

So glad you enjoyed it!! Thank you! 🥰

[@pamgrover9910]

Great video,love your style.

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! 🥰

[@Lisa_G3]

Love the process and outcome. Love using viewfinders!

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! 🥰

[@maestra730]

You are such an inspiration! Thank you!

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! 🥰

[@ChristianeFortin]

After watching your videos I ordered some of these paints. I love them for creating fun paintings but I’m disappointed on the quantity in each bloc. Love your work.

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! 🥰

[@marthajacobo3519]

Thanks!

[@2lilowlsstudio]

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

[@faeryfay3]

Love love love the lilac and gold! Stunning today!❤😊

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! 🥰

[@dianeknott3655]

These turned out stunning! Beautiful color palette choice! And all the stencils - wow!

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! 🥰

[@melisawaldorf1461]

Denise so glad I found you and thank you so much for sharing! Love your enthusiasm and how you use color. Just got the digital version of The Color Catalog. Hope you continue to share. Melisa

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Awesome! Thank you! 🥰

[@andreabrown8551]

Fun and inspiring as always Denise. 😍 When you were positioning the view finder I was saying ‘top right, top right, there’s a moon behind the clouds.’ Then at the last minute you captured it and I cheered. So pretty and what a difference those view finders make to the whole piece. Amazing 🤩. Love your energy and your playful approach to art. Keep em coming 🤗🙏🏻🤗🥰

[@2lilowlsstudio]

So glad I got it!! Yay! Thank you! 🥰

[@LMAbstractArt]

I just adore your art! Loved watching your process💜

[@2lilowlsstudio]

I'm so glad! Thank you! 🥰

[@dee-ellencook763]

I so much love what you do! I have a question about black acrylic inks. I noticed that you use a lot of different brands, do you have a favorite black acrylic ink and whose dubber is the best? My Liquitex dubber is very clunky and I make a lot of “errors” with it. I do not always want to use a brush for inks because I would like the bottle dubber(sp) to work for me!

[@2lilowlsstudio]

@@dee-ellencook763 Thank you! 🥰 I think my favorite inks are the FW - I definitely like the finer dauber that is in that bottle better than the Liquitex. That being said - I think they are all a bit unpredictable. I use pipettes a lot with my inks - you might like a pipette better. These are the ones I have: amzn.to/46ghFbG

[@dee-ellencook763]

@@2lilowlsstudio I will try that, thank you.

[@herbalannie7707]

Thanks for the little additional tutorial on the stenciling. I have been struggling with them. I think using too much or wet paint.

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you! 🥰

[@judyheim6998]

Oooh I would love to have seen black stenciling on that. Love purple and yellow both as complementary colors and also mixed to the most gorgeous gray.

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! 🥰

[@machelleshappyhobbies4977]

Love the purple and yellow together. So pretty. Have a great week.😊

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! You too! 🥰

[@marthajacobo3519]

could you do a collage / watercolor tutorial, that would be amazing!

[@2lilowlsstudio]

I have several collage classes on skillshare. I haven’t been in a collage mood lately. 😊

[@XenobiaF]

Your videos have inspired me to do some of my own painting to use in greeting cards and journals. Thank you

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Wonderful! Thank you! 🥰

[@mrs.z605]

Oh how I love this color palette 😍😍😍❣️❣️❣️ Saving this palette to give it a try ❣️ Thank you, as always, for your inspiration and sharing your excitement for art. I can't help but get excited with you!! You rock!!

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! 🥰

[@bonnerdebbie]

Lovely color palette today, love the results!

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! 🥰

[@tinavaas1]

Hello Denise, I'm in love with your work and your genuine passion for creativity! I haven't been following you very long so I'm trying to catch up on your supplies. I love that recent video you just did on your best loved supplies! I see you using that little kuretake bottle of gold for your stenciling!So I don't know if you're familiar with the liquitex basics gold acrylic. Have you tried it in the past for your stenciling? If so how does it compare? I buy it in a 13.53 oz bottle and it's very thick. It looks like it may compare to me. It sure would be much less expensive! I would like your thoughts please! Thank you for all your wonderful beautiful videos!

[@2lilowlsstudio]

So glad to have you here. I don’t know if I have that one or not. I did a video on all the golds I have not too long ago - you might check that out to see how they compare: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oH3VhpipeqeYnJYsi=_xolmOkXAUJc6SRK

[@jeannecavanaugh7789]

Very nice, but I wouldn't have cut them where you did. I also see people in your art work. .I'd keep them. But, great idea and very creative!

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! 🥰

[@susanmarcoux7005]

Hey Denise...I love your channel, always inspirational ❤ can you please tell me more about the Mineral Paint? ...who makes it and where do I find it? Thanks

[@2lilowlsstudio]

They are little sample pots of Fusion Mineral paint that I found at the antique store when I was out shopping. They are furniture paint I think, but I love the colors, so I don't really mind and I love using them. fusionmineralpaint.com/

[@nanypasetaeguren2531]

Hello Denisse, I like your abstract style and I see all your videos. Do you use acrílic paints? Which ones do you recommend?

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! 🥰. I use all the paints! I use lots of acrylic paints on these videos also - so those are what I use most. Arteza, liquitex, golden, etc.

[@maryannebaker4314]

Looks like a person, the dark section.

[@ellieknol]

LOVE it ! I would like to know what color you've used at 18:20; the purple...

[@2lilowlsstudio]

I recorded this a while back - I don’t remember. I was using those liquitex basics paints - so a purple in those probably. Thank you! 🥰

[@kathleenblando1555]

I was so excited by the card you chose but you didn’t give us the card number. I’ve been playing with my 2 box set. Love it!

[@2lilowlsstudio]

I show the card in the video at about the 1:10 seconds in. card 63. From deck 1.

[@kathleenblando1555]

This is a masterpiece no no don’t cut it. 😢 what size paper do you start out with for these larger single pieces

[@2lilowlsstudio]

I post all the supplies in the description below the video for you! 😊

[@marymarcum8825]

Silly question but Can you tell me what salt you use in your videos?

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Table salt, rock salt… I don’t have a favorite. I’m still looking for a good one myself that I love.