Mixed Media Abstract Art: Exploring New Color Palettes and Techniques

Join us for a journey into the wonderful world of intuitive painting! In this class, we'll explore different color palettes, marks, and techniques using a variety of supplies, including Peerless watercolors, acrylic paints, stencils, and Gold mica inks. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, you'll enjoy the freedom and flexibility of intuitive painting, which allows you to create without worrying about making mistakes.
Through creating multiple samplers, you'll discover what you love and don't love and develop your own artistic style. This class is designed to be fun and relaxing, and you'll learn techniques that will help you progress in your art in a fun, stress-free way.
By the end of this class, you'll have created beautiful, unique abstract paintings that express your own personal style. Join us and unleash your creativity with the magic of intuitive painting!
Supplies I'm using in class (The Amazon links are affiliate links. If you use my link - I do get a small commission - which will go toward my art supplies! I appreciate your support!):
Hotpress watercolor paper 140lb cotton
Peerless watercolors - peerlesscolorl...
Fusion mineral paint - fusionmineralp...
Artist tape: amzn.to/3zX29Eg
ARTEZA Acrylic Paint - amzn.to/43ygbcM
Kuretake GOLD MICA Ink - amzn.to/41oD1BH
Winsor & Newton Series 150 Bamboo Short Handle Brush - amzn.to/3MGI5NW
Raphael SoftAqua Synthetic Squirrel Watercolor Brush - amzn.to/3GGTY2A
Kakimori Brass Nib (you need a pen holder to go with nib) - shop.stlartsup...
Tim Holtz - Nine Mini Layering Stencils - amzn.to/3msvPGa
Tim Holtz - Dot fade stencil - amzn.to/3Uxxgj0
CRAFTERS WORKSHOP -Numbers Collage - amzn.to/3IYpfPr
Stencil Girl - www.stencilgir...
**My very favorite supplies that I might mention in every video:
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Kuretake Gold mica Paste - amzn.to/3V2EpYZ
Raphael SoftAqua Brushes - amzn.to/3L5Bpq7
Princeton Artist Brush Neptune, Size 4 - amzn.to/3pkXPgg
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
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
Dual Edge Ripper Original Watercolor Paper Deckle Edge Tool 1-24 inch - amzn.to/3qdW19m
Derwent charcoal blocks - amzn.to/3OiOzle
Liquitex BASICS Acrylic Paint Set, 48 - amzn.to/3s48vAX
Stencil Girl Stencils - www.stencilgir...
Tim Holtz Stencils - stampersanonym...
The Color Cube - sarahrenaeclar... (Affiliate link)
Art Prompt cards: The Color Meditation Deck - amzn.to/3IT1bxC
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[@joyfullyimperfect3737]

Those are so pretty! I love how when there is one you don't like, it can change it up just adding one detail! You make painting a joy!

[@2lilowlsstudio]

So glad you enjoyed this and hung out with me today! Thank you! 🥰

[@sacredgoddessleadership]

You are the sweetest person alive! I love watching your videos. It always puts a smile on my face. And it really inspired me to start doing intuitive watercolors. Thank you for being so you!

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! You’ve really made my day! So glad you are enjoying the videos 🥰🥰🥰

[@jenniferd9569]

Funny, I also didn't really like the dark red on the third piece....UNTIL you put the gold scribble on it! What a difference that simple layer made. It turned out to be my favorite one! I got scared at the end when you almost punched a heart out of it, lol.

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Ha! I still have that one too… I never did cut it up! Thank you! 🥰

[@buxombeauty1962]

The gold knocked the Bordeaux back perfectly and brought the whole piece together.

[@gila1959]

Amazing works you are doing . Sooo loved them ..the colors the composition..bful..well done Denise

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! 🥰

[@larrycavalier]

Looks as though not many men enjoy your channel! I want to say they are wrong. Your enthusiasm is contagious. I tried your technique and it was fantastic. Thanks!

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Lone male or not… so glad you are here! I just switched up this channel from photography to art in April - so maybe most just haven’t found me yet. Thank you! ☺️

[@rowenaoverton4568]

Love the one that you like least!

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! 🥰

[@wendibridge3577]

This is not just interesting but also entertaining, I love your enthusiasm. You've certainly inspired me to do multiple pieces and play more, Thanks from Australia

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! 🥰🥰🥰

[@lindakuck5981]

I love, love, love the third one! 😊

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thanks so much 😊

[@ginabadeaux9319]

thank you i love your art and channel

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! 🥰🥰🥰

[@changchesserly7591]

Amazing! You never disappoint! Hugs… 🖌💕

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! 🥰🥰🥰

[@janinafisher101]

Just gorgeous!

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! 😊

[@ctmhfun]

I actually gasped when you said you might cut that one up! I love it!! Thanks for all the inspiration!

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Glad you liked it!! Thank you! 🥰

[@love-light369]

Yummy colors that just sing 🎶

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you 😊

[@leslieteltoe7493]

I LOVE Portofino hot-pressed paper!!

[@2lilowlsstudio]

I need to work with it more! I usually go for coldpress since I have plenty of it. I love how these turned out. ☺️

[@lindapark8467]

I actually have some of the Peerless watercolor sheets in my stash! Now I need to play with them!

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Time to get them out and play!!! 😁

[@janazavitz212]

I am totally inspired by your videos - watching them all!

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you!! 🥰🥰🥰

[@kathyappleby6906]

I’ve watched so many of your videos, but I can’t remember if I commented on this one before, so forgive me if I’m repeating myself. I LOVE this colour pallet and these pieces!!! ❤. Definitely going to try this colour combo 😁. Thank you for sharing!

[@2lilowlsstudio]

This is still one of my favorite color palettes too! So glad you love it! Thank you! 🥰

[@sharronchurch6740]

I can't wait to try this!!!

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Have fun painting!! 😊

[@arlenemurphy804]

Love them..

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you!! 🥰

[@arlenemurphy804]

My gold ink just came. Will experiment tomorrow. Thank you. Love your excitement and your videos

[@2lilowlsstudio]

@@arlenemurphy804 have fun!! 🎨🎨🎨

[@yvonnecrawford8906]

This is definitely my favourite colour palette you have done! Those colours are so yummy!!

[@2lilowlsstudio]

One of my favorites too! Thank you! ☺️

[@LunaBlackWater]

I just found your channel and I love it! Your enthusiasm is infectious. Your color palettes are so interesting to me. That’s what got me to click on your video. My favorites was the far right one. For me, the more saturation the better.

[@2lilowlsstudio]

So glad you enjoyed this set! Thank you! 🥰🥰🥰

[@faithisrising]

They came out so lovely! The center one makes me think of a dreamy city park with cherry blossoms

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! 🥰🥰🥰

[@susanorban3059]

The white Posca was perfect! Love them all!❤

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Yay! Thank you! 🥰

[@mrs.z605]

I absolutely love your videos. Your genuine love for color, the supplies, and art itself is so apparent and inspiring. Intuitive is my favorite approach, even though it doesn't always turn out, it's so much fun! And, as silly as this may be to admit, I am super excited to FINALLY find someone with MY accent. I was beginning to think I was the only southern artist on KZbin!! LOL. Thank you for sharing your gift and advice. You are awesome!! ❤️✝️🌹❤️

[@mrs.z605]

The one you wanted to cut up the most was actually my favorite. I was begging the video, "no please don't destroy it!" LOL😂

[@2lilowlsstudio]

@@mrs.z605 Eeeek!! Yes to the Southern artists!! I agree... I don't hear too many of us either! So glad you are here... too funny about that piece... I didn't cut it up even after the video... I have it hanging on my art wall with the other 2 so I can enjoy them for a bit because I love those colors so much. 🥰

[@susanorban3059]

Ok where are all y'all from??🤔🥰

[@2lilowlsstudio]

@@susanorban3059 I’m from Atlanta 😊

[@mrs.z605]

@@susanorban3059 I'm in NW Alabama. Where are you? 😁 Denise, I have family in the ATL. I pass thru there regularly on my way to Savannah (born and raised LOL).

[@annawoods5184]

Just found u channel & its addictive, amazing work & loaded with super ideas & inspiration ❤

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! 🥰🥰🥰

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Thank you so much Denise, I really really enjoyed watching you create these three superb pieces. It’s just so surprising how the end result is so different from what it looks like. Please stay safe and well too xxx Mags ❤❤❤

[@2lilowlsstudio]

These are still some of my favorite pieces! Thank you!! 🥰

[@susancook1617]

Another gorgeous tutorial, listening to you chatter along is like having a friend in the house, thank you for sharing 😊

[@2lilowlsstudio]

I'm so glad! Thank you! 🥰

[@jeanieferretti4203]

The stencil with the little holes reminds me of what my mom used to do it was called key punch. They would put a card in and punch the information on it and the wholes looked like that. ❤ I don’t think you have done anything that the colors didn’t look good together ❤ thank you ❤❤

[@2lilowlsstudio]

It does look a bit like a punch card! Thank you! 🥰

[@fannynoriega3181]

Loved your demonstration! So inspirational! I’m definitely going to try some of these things. Thank you!

[@2lilowlsstudio]

So glad you enjoyed it! Thank you! 🥰

[@bow2453]

Gold edge on hearts would make them standout too.

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Oooh! yes!! 😊

[@Cool.Cat.Flannegan]

A few days ago I pulled out my peerless paints and played with them, which I bought several years ago. So funny I am just now seeing your video on use of these.

[@2lilowlsstudio]

They are fun… I like pulling them out every once in a while! 😊

[@maryfellows4159]

Love, love, love!! Thank you!

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! 🥰🥰🥰

[@anniefaint6373]

Fabulous artwork,,,,,,xxxxxx❤

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you!! 🥰🥰🥰

[@nellieclayton7757]

I am enjoying your tutorials! I offer a comment: to pull tape off watercolor paper run one finger along on the tape and then pull the tape diagonally with the other hand. Do this slowly. Hope it is helpful!

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Great tip! Thank you!! 🥰

[@patriciasmith9039]

I feel they’re all equally beautiful…

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! ☺️

[@E4Alabbasy]

This was so fun and relaxing to watch 🥰

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! ☺️

[@peggylee5021]

Found your channel 2 days ago & love your art. No 2 is my very favorite!

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you!! 🥰

[@susanorban3059]

So pretty all of them!🥰

[@rayne6737]

I don’t cook either. I found someone who likes to so I don’t have to. Works out perfectly.

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Ha! Lucky you! 😊

[@JuJuAleksa]

You’ve inspired me to try experimenting! I tend to work very tight but this looks like soooo much fun!

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Yay!! This is fun!! I hope you love it! 😁

[@tinacookieleesanchez6850]

I really enjoy watching your videos. This is so lovely.

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! 🥰🥰🥰

[@tavenchristensen3157]

This was CRAZY GOOD‼️ LOVE COLOR! 💙💛💜💚❤️

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! 🥰

[@pattitolleyparrish]

Love this set! I was saying nooooo when you started to add the sage green to the middle one. Then, again, I was wrong. Loved it. FYI several years ago when Peerless WC came back into the scene several people had videos showing how they put the smaller square pieces into a 3 ring binder taped to sheet protectors with a piece of acetate between the pages so the colors wouldn’t get mixed together when still wet.

[@2lilowlsstudio]

LOL!! I was a tiny bit scared when I did it - but it turned out so good! 😁 Great tip on the binder! I’ve had these for a while, I don’t pull them out enough, I’d love them in sleeves! Thanks!

[@lindabenny4454]

I believe that one of the ways to use these paints is to cut a small piece off the paper (about a cm x cm) put it in a pallet & add water.

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Great tip! Thank you! 🥰

[@bailey6759]

I love your enthusiasm! ❤ You're very inspiring. Thank you!

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! ☺️

[@jlm517rocks]

Binge watching, on my/yr 6th or 7th segment, using what's at hand, definitely mixing it up...feel like a cork being pulled out of a rarely used champagne bottle...ty.

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Fun!! I'm so glad you are painting with me!! You are awesome!! Thank you 🥰

[@sharonling-LetsArtToday]

Gorgeous. I’m loving that middle one too! You’ve inspired me to play today. I guess no housework will get done 😂😂

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Lol! More fun making art!! Have fun 😊

[@janelloyd7601]

Wow this is awesome. So inspiring. Thanks ❤

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! ☺️

[@MixedMediaArtByTrina]

I love all three of them but the middle one was my fave. I need to try out those watercolors. 😍

[@2lilowlsstudio]

That’s my fav too! These were fun! You’ll love trying them ☺️

[@purfleac]

So much fun!

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! ☺️

[@lorifollis8950]

❤

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! ☺️

[@cellosubmarine]

I’ve been bingeing your videos to a RIDICULOUS extent. Thanks so much for sharing so much. I particularly love the colors on these - I tried to pay attention to the names, and I think I got most of them, but just to make sure, could you please tell me the names of the Peerless Watercolor sheets you ended up using after going through them? I’ve never tried them but am tempted to make a small order of at least the ones that worked so well together here. :) I also have the Kuretake gold paste in my cart, ans the Holbein “Spring” gouache, am hemming and hawing over the expense of the art deco set, and I tried to get the nib but it was sold out. :/ AND I’m considering the Color Blocks (the maker should give you a discount affiliate code for how often you promote them!)… so this is turning out to be financiallh challenging, heh. But I really do just love these colors together so much.

[@2lilowlsstudio]

So glad you are enjoying my Chanel!! Thank you!! 🥰 I think those were chrome yellow, mountain green, and rose red. That video was months ago - so check in the video as I think I mention the colors in there.

[@isisvanzonneveld7096]

my wallet is definitely trembling as well every time I watch one of your hauls or video's i haven;t seen before LOL🤣🤣🤣; by the way have you seen the new art nouveau stencils from elizabaeth st hilaire at joggles??? they are definitely coming t australia!! love art nouveau and deco as well !!!! another great piece of inspiration!😍😍😍

[@2lilowlsstudio]

I did see them! I was just on Joggles yesterday getting a few goodies 😁 Thank you! 🥰

[@leekelly6555]

Thank you - so fun to watch and learn. And I love your enthusiasm! Wondering what kind of tape do you use?

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! 😊. I use that blue painters tape from the paint store and the white artist tape like this: (Artist tape - amzn.to/3Hf6fLP)

[@miracleworker719]

Hi there Denise! Love your classes and would like to know where to get your numbers collage stencil? Thanks…for all you do!

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Took me a bit.. but I found it! I added a link to the description of the video too. 😊 It is the CRAFTERS WORKSHOP Template, 6 by 6-Inch, Numbers Collage - amzn.to/3NfUsjV

[@lynnlegault9297]

SALT! I've never seen this done before

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Salt is fun for adding texture!! 😊

[@sandywitman5038]

I love your videos. Where can I find the art supplies you are using for this one?

[@2lilowlsstudio]

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

[@dawnborchert772]

Eeeeek not to sound weird but I bet your fun to play with( paint)

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Totally!! I love being social when playing with art... I love looking around and seeing what others are doing... the more the merrier ☺

[@Ashhieb]

Omg the one on the far right is my favorite... Your least favorite one 😍

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you!! 🥰

[@lindakuck5981]

Are the arteza paints acrylic?

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Yes - those are acrylic paints.

[@india1422]

Did someone say Opera Pink? Be still my beating heart

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Isn't that the best color!! I just love it. 😊

[@deborahbeatty]

Do you have any tricks for taping down the cut pieces of paper so the margins are equal?

[@2lilowlsstudio]

I just eye ball it while I’m taping down. I can trim it perfect if I really love a piece on my paper cutter. 😊

[@deborahbeatty]

@@2lilowlsstudio I'm so stinking proud of the pieces I did, but can't show you.

[@2lilowlsstudio]

@@deborahbeatty so glad you love your pieces! you can tag me on Instagram @2lilowlsart or join the art Facebook group. I link both those in the description below the video. 😊

[@sandyf4776]

I have an idea. Why don't I cook for you and you can give me private lessons. What do you think? haha

[@2lilowlsstudio]

That is definitely a Win-Win idea!! 😁

[@cathydenning1516]

I found you yesterday and have watched several videos…love you playfulness. I have searched for the special brass nib & dip pen. Can I ask where you got it? It’s a fun tool. 🩷

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! 🥰 That nib is super fun. You’ll love it. Here is that info for you: Kakimori Brass Nib - shop.stlartsupply.com/products/kakimori-brass-nib Kakimori pen holder (you can use any pen holder for this nib and might find them cheaper at the art store or online if you search for other options) - shop.stlartsupply.com/products/sakura-wood-pen-holder

[@cathydenning1516]

@@2lilowlsstudio thank you so much!