Colorful Creations: Watercolor Abstracts with a Twist - Art Tutorial

[@KS-wr4vv]

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]

Thank you! 🥰

[@healingmagichands]

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]

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! 🥰

[@harmonywhalan4877]

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]

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

[@susanorban3059]

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

[@SusanKerr-fz6mi]

Me too!!😃

[@sensitiveone8305]

I am the same way😊

[@Kate-sp1vx6vz9z]

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

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Oooh! I love that! Thank you! 🥰

[@lealea12368]

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]

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

[@Lainers2000]

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

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! 🥰

[@purfleac]

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

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Glad you enjoy it! Thank you! 🥰

[@sharonling-LetsArtToday]

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

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! 🥰

[@Colleen1978]

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]

That's a great idea! Thank you! 🥰

[@LisaMischelle]

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

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Right? Haha! Thank you! 🥰

[@maryjones3369]

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

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! 🥰

[@badbatdesigns]

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

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! 🥰

[@TammieWardArt]

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]

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

[@TammieWardArt]

@@2lilowlsstudio apparently those packages arrive daily 😜

[@TheArtOfJerry]

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

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! 🥰

[@gaylamassey6637]

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]

Thank you! 🦉🦉

[@kriskriskris32]

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]

You totally should! 😁

[@yvonnequezada8683]

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]

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! 🥰

[@donnaherring2355]

I love lots of things too!

[@2lilowlsstudio]

🥰🥰🥰

[@LollyLiving]

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]

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

[@robygayle9449]

Beautiful colors. Wow. Makes me so happy.

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! 🥰

[@dreamwoodsbutterfly]

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]

That really makes my day! Thank you! 🥰

[@gila1959]

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

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! 🥰

[@SaraEFR74]

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

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Oh cool! 😊

[@susancook1617]

Beautiful delicate colours, thank you for sharing 😊

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! 🥰

[@sherrigittel4623]

Such a soft kiss❤

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! 🥰

[@sheilaschmid7768]

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]

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]

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

[@JenniferSmith-qv3yr]

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

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Cool!! Have fun painting!! 🎨

[@dawnborchert772]

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]

I'm so glad! Thank you! 🥰

[@dawnborchert772]

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

[@kathycallesto2989]

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

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Glad you like them! Thank you! 🥰

[@dianegibbs]

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

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! 🥰

[@faithisrising]

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

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! 🥰

[@MsMoniqueWilson]

so very very pretty!

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! 🥰

[@Cyrilmc222004]

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]

Thank you! 🥰

[@bonnerdebbie]

Thanks Denise, these are so pretty!!

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Glad you like them!T hank you! 🥰

[@jlm517rocks]

dittos re variety...well done.

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! 🥰

[@lindakuck5981]

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

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Glad you like it! Thank you! 🥰

[@rlk1788]

Fantastic tutorial🌺🌺🌺

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! 🥰

[@dailydoseofpaper]

Very pretty!🍀💖

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! 🥰

[@sis9622]

This is awesome

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! 🥰

[@CMac-me2tp]

These are absolutely beautiful Denise! ❤️

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! 🥰

[@LMAbstractArt]

So fun and pretty!💜

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! 🥰

[@connieebinger6343]

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]

Thank you! 🥰

[@christieoertel1589]

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

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! 🥰

[@tomcostello2574]

Thanks for the tip on too thick gold ink!

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Glad it was helpful! 😊

[@anneslinger2189]

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]

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. 😊

[@susanjensen9735]

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

[@2lilowlsstudio]

So glad! Thank you! 🥰

[@charlinerodrigues2661]

Merci infiniment 🙏😊

[@2lilowlsstudio]

So glad you liked it! Thank you! 🥰

[@marthajacobo3519]

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

[@2lilowlsstudio]

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

[@elaineg60]

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]

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

[@kathyb5740]

Lovely pieces ❤.

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! 🥰

[@lindseybagust8516]

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]

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

[@lindseybagust8516]

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

[@KoffeeKat18]

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]

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]

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

[@libbygreenberg4764]

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

[@2lilowlsstudio]

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]

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]

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

[@user-zm7mu3mi4c]

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]

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

[@user-zm7mu3mi4c]

Merci beaucoup 😊 bonne soirée. Michelle

[@bethmiller4266]

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

[@2lilowlsstudio]

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

[@gila1959]

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]

Haha!! That’s funny 😁

[@susanorban3059]

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]

Thank you! 🥰

[@carriemuir]

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

[@2lilowlsstudio]

@@carriemuirThank you! 🥰