How to Paint Expressive, Abstract, Watercolors

Hey Beautiful Creatives,
Learn how to create expressive, abstract watercolor paintings in this demo. From swatching Marie's Masters watercolors to painting with them intuitively, this video will inspire your artistic side! Links and coupon codes to items in the video, and more, below.
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0:00 Intro
01:17 Unboxing
03:00 Swatching (High Speed)
06:36 Thoughts on Paints, Pigment info
10:08 First Demo (Paper was not great)
13:14 Starting 2nd demo
19:14 Three more demos
25:27 Going deeper with Forest Painting
46:28 Important info about Marie's Masters & Closing Thoughts

[@karenirving7088]

I’ve been struggling a bit with landscapes lately. This gives me inspiration for a looser more abstract style

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

Yes! It’s a great way to sneak up on them lol. Thanks for watching!

[@marjf7929]

I love the white area (about minute 32). This makes me think of mine and my husband's many journeys through old cemeteries.. I'm weird that way. I love going through an old cemetery visiting graves of people l don't know, discussing what their lives might have been like.

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

Thanks for watching. My husband and I love to do that too! So if that makes you weird, I am weird too lol 😆 💕

[@theresamoore7021]

It’s a great way to start when you’re stuck. I love abstract.

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

So glad you enjoyed it!

[@kathytincler2446]

Those ARE wonderful and I AM going to play and learn today. I didn't know that a painting that really looked more like a discernable picture but actually not was considered abstract.....that tree one is mind blowing awesome!! Thanks much for sharing this.

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

Thanks so much! I’m so glad that you enjoyed it. Have fun playing! 🎨🖌️

[@missdeesaccount]

I'm sorry to hear about your Mom Linda 🎉❤ Disease is so tough. I'm praying for her. Love ❤️ say hi to Don❤🎉

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

Thank you!

[@AndreaFriedell1]

I accidentally ran across your video and it inspired me because I work like this and now I feel as though I have permission! Who knows? I may even make a video!

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

So glad that you enjoyed it!

[@graceartsgifts]

I love your experimental style and spirit! Beautiful ❤😊 God Bless

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

Thank you so much! 🙏💕

[@phyllisbruce213]

I love love love watching you play! I’ve not yet put brush to paint and I think I will be super happy playing first!

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

I agree 100%. Play is so super important. Have fun with it and don’t worry about results.

[@alineroberts]

It looks like a little haunted woods. 💕 The first blue one looks like chairs placed around a like a patio set. Lovely!

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

Thank you!

[@gwenritch]

Love the abstracts

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

Grateful for the feedback! I plan on doing more of those.

[@jeanetteanderson3912]

Praying for you and your mom ❤️🙏🇨🇦it’s so hard for both of you God Bless 🙏🙏🙏

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

Thank you. I lost my mom unexpectedly a few days after I made this video.

[@jeanetteanderson3912]

So beautiful I can’t wait to try this out! Thanks for sharing all your hard work and help ❤️🙏🇨🇦

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

Thanks so much for letting me know that you enjoyed it! 🙏💕🎨🖌️

[@awatercolourist]

It’s seems like a lot of fun painting these abstracts. It might actually be a good way to try out new paints, rather than - or in addition to - normal swatching.

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

It really is! I think you get a much better feel for the paints than you do with just regular swatch.

[@melissaamyx2196]

I'm only half way through and having so much fun! I absolutely love when you experiment and push things to their limits!

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

Thanks Melissa!

[@Horse-Momma]

I'm back from my other device so I can like this video twice! Time to go play now with watercolors! Also, much love and many prayers for your mum... I feel for her being scared, I watched my mom go through the same thing. It's hard to be the strong one for them when they need us so much to be their rock to lean on. I can't tell you how many tears I cried in private through our journey together until the end. Hardest thing I've ever done in my life. Our parents deserve so much more than we can give them, but our love is enough...

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

Thank you very much Melissa. My Mom is in the hospital. She fell and broke her pelvis in 3 or 4 places. 😭💔

[@mousepudding]

Even just "playing around" you created some amazing pieces. Speaks to your incredible talent. And the squeaky chair keeps it real! I'm a newbie to your channel, but I really appreciate the authenticity and honesty you share.

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

Welcome to my channel, happy to have you here. Thank you for leaving such a lovely comment, you may my day! 💕

[@madelynsmith8281]

Another great video Linda! I enjoyed the abstract watercolor paintings. Prayers for your Mom. ❤ Also prayers for my sister. Found out Tuesday she does have lung cancer. Never smoked a day in her life. We will find out the stage in over a week or so. Pet scan Thursday. Results back on May 20. 🙏🙏🙏

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

Continued prayers for all of you! My Mom is in the hospital. She fell and broke her pelvis in 2 places.

[@madelynsmith8281]

Sorry to hear that Linda. Praying she gets to feeling better real soon. Prayers to you also.

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

Thank you, but she has progressive Parkinson’s and dementia on top of her broken pelvis. It is likely that she will have to go into a rehabilitation facility.

[@janetgoodwin9113]

Thank you for this video in real time. Love the wood scene. Prayers for you and your Mom.🙏🙏🙏 😻

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

Thank you!

[@theresamoore7021]

I like the scraped paper that your cleaning off card on

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

Thanks!

[@k8marlowe]

My maternal Papa had Parkinson’s disease, and we have had several loved ones with Alzheimer’s in my family. Both diseases are ruthless- hard on victims and caregivers alike. So, my deepest sympathy and sincerest prayers for you, your mom and family.

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

Thank you. My mom passed a month ago. Sorry for your losses too.

[@k8marlowe]

@@BeginnersMind-ArtMind So sorry.

[@LucysArtNSoul]

Love this ❤ as usual!

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

Thank you Lucy! Have a great weekend 💕

[@awatercolourist]

💗 to your mum!

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

Thanks so much! 💕

[@Stormy-14-]

Another wonderful video, thank you 👍👍❤️❤️

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

Thanks for watching!

[@gwenritch]

I’m so bad, I bought so much watercolor and it sits more than being used. My last purchase was the Schmincke Tundra set and those tubes haven’t been opened! I’ve been so busy painting with acrylic that my watercolor sits…thanks for inspiring me to at least swatch my new watercolors!

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

Oooo… I am feeling a bit envious of that Schmincke set! I’m so glad you found the video inspiring, thanks for the feedback 🙏💕

[@RozWilloughby]

awesome demos...love the forest

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

Thank you! 🙏 💕

[@cat-annechats5362]

Love the woodland picture. Prayers for your mom~

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

Thank you! She is in the hospital. She fell yesterday and broke her pelvis in two places 😥🙏 💕

[@cat-annechats5362]

Mega prayers and hugs. Jesus Name for ❤ and healing comfort!

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

@cat-annechats5362 Thanks so much 💕🙌

[@susancook1617]

Lovely 😊

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

Thank you! 😊

[@theresamoore7021]

That is beautiful

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

Thank you! So glad you enjoyed it! 🎨🖌️💕

[@ChantelleArts]

This is so good, what a wonderful video ☺☺

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

Thanks so much! ❤️

[@discohandgliding]

I was just thinking about you earlier (I watch YT during breakfast) because I haven’t seen you lately. So happy for a new vid❤️

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

Thanks for watching! I publish my videos every Friday. Are you subscribed and still not seeing them? Thanks! 💕

[@discohandgliding]

The YB algorithm is not making my vid deliveries then!

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

That’s a bummer! Thanks for sharing that information with me.

[@kelliebach5240]

So happy I found you. Will check out your channel ❤

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

Yay! So happy to have you here. 😊💕

[@czieber1454]

Praying for your mom!🙏🏻

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

Thank you very much! 💕

[@jojazowski1609]

Name of this watercolor set? Did I miss it? Just found your video Linda! Loving it! Thanks. Jo

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

Thanks, I’m so glad you enjoyed the video. Yes I did go over what brand it was, but you might want to rewatch the part of the video where I explain the difference between the Marie’s and the Marie’s Masters. You definitely don’t want the Marie’s. I also mentioned in the video that the link to these watercolors as well as the 15% coupon code is in the video description below the video. There is an expiration date on the coupon code and I think it expires on either the 15th or the 17th of this month. Thanks for watching!

[@sherelynwhite4130]

Aloha Linda. Just found your You Tube channel. Love everything I've viewed! You are talented and very informative. Also, you have a lovely spirit. I've been binge watching and have a question. Trying to find out your favorite gouche paints in pans. Couldn't find any in your "favorites " in amazon. Thank you in advance!💕💕🌺🙋‍♀️

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

I’m so glad you’re enjoying the videos, that makes my day! I have never used a premade dry gouache palette. Instead I make my own dried gouache pans/ palettes using a combination of Senex Gouache, Holbein and M.Graham. I have a couple of videos on my channel showing how I set up my dry gouache palettes and prevent excessive cracking and falling out by using some blending medium from Windsor and Newton. There is always a coupon code for the Art Toolkit palettes that I use and for Senex Gouache below my current videos. I hope that helps!

[@maryannebaker4314]

lol. The one with the trees looks like a ghost in the middle with two eyes.

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

Thanks for watching

[@phyllisbruce213]

Newbie wants to know what is binder issue?

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

When the binder separates from the paint and rises to the top of the tube. When that happens, and you squeeze the tube, the liquid comes out before the thicker pigment.

[@abnormalarts5557]

Hope you are OK ❤

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

Thank you so very much for asking! My mom passed away unexpectedly, and my health has been rocky. I’m still posting videos to Patreon but needed to take a short break from KZbin. Thanks again for checking in. 🙏💕

[@abnormalarts5557]

@@BeginnersMind-ArtMind my condolences 🙏 😔 sending love and healing vibes❤️❤️

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

@@abnormalarts5557Thank you! 🙏💕

[@awatercolourist]

Hi 👋🏼. First 😂.

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

This is so funny because I must’ve accidentally published at 3 AM instead of 3 PM. 😂😝⏰

[@awatercolourist]

@@BeginnersMind-ArtMind 😂

[@COCOChatnails]

BMA 🤣🤣🤣

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

Thanks so much for watching. Blessings to you and yours! 💕