Simple Abstracts: Using Color And Marks to Add Interest

In this video tutorial, we'll delve into creating some rich mixed-media abstracts using acrylic inks, mark-making techniques, and more. Together, we'll unlock the endless possibilities of mixed media art and unleash your creativity to let your imagination soar. Let’s get started! (This is a video I made for another project earlier this year that I can now add to KZbin!)
*Supplies I'm using in this video:
(Some of the links are affiliate links. If you use my link, I get a small commission, which will go toward my art supplies and to support this channel! I appreciate your support 🥰)
Hahnemuhle Collection 100% Cotton Watercolor Pad - amzn.to/43mlJGA (I believe the Canson Heritage paper is no longer available - so this is my favorite paper after that)
Daler-Rowney FW Acrylic Ink Bottle Sepia - amzn.to/3RtDMHE
Amsterdam ACRYLC Ink Turq.Green - amzn.to/485B7t1
Daler-Rowney FW Acrylic Ink Bottle Indigo - amzn.to/3GrWb1c
Check below in the Favorites for the other supplies:
*My very favorite supplies that I might mention in every video:
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Color Cube:
The Color Cube - sarahrenaeclark.com/colorcube...
Favorite Paper:
Hahnemuhle Collection 100% Cotton Watercolor Pad - amzn.to/43mlJGA
Arches Watercolor Pad 9x12-inch - amzn.to/3PF9Jfi
Favorite Pens/pencils:
Kakimori Brass Nib - shop.stlartsupply.com/product...
Kakimori pen holder - shop.stlartsupply.com/product...
Posca Extra Fine Marker, White - amzn.to/462XRtk
Faber-Castell Graphite Pencil Pitt Graphite Matt 14B - amzn.to/443RhB0
Faber-Castell Graphite Aquarelle Water-Soluble Single Pencil, 6B - amzn.to/3tmLA4h
Inks:
Kuretake GOLD MICA Ink - amzn.to/3oG04dt
Kuretake Gold mica Paste - amzn.to/3V2EpYZ
Kuretake Silver MICA Ink - amzn.to/3SD1XnR
Kuretake Zig Cartoonist Highly Opaque Pen Ink, Black - amzn.to/480p3JG
Favorite Paints:
Kuretake Watercolor Gansai Tambi 48 Color set - amzn.to/3qaThZW
Kuretake Watercolors Art Nouveau set - amzn.to/3ZWACgp
ARTEZA Acrylic Paint, Set of 60 Colors - amzn.to/3MxPKwp
Liquitex BASICS Acrylic Paint Set, 48 - amzn.to/3s48vAX
Golden Heavy Body Acrylic Paint, 2 Ounce, Iridescent Gold Fine - amzn.to/3RyhQvE
Favorite Brushes:
Raphael SoftAqua Brushes - amzn.to/3L5Bpq7
Princeton Artist Brush Neptune, Size 4 - amzn.to/3pkXPgg
Princeton Artist Brush Neptune, Size 8 - amzn.to/3SznDRX
Princeton Art & Brush Princeton Select Round Blender, 6 - amzn.to/3Rj9ub0
Winsor & Newton Bamboo Brush - amzn.to/41U1Aa3
Pastels and blocks:
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
Caran d'Ache Classic Neocolor II Water-Soluble Pastels - amzn.to/468tdPw
Caran D'ache Neopastel Oil Pastels Set/48 - amzn.to/483LU8d
Derwent charcoal blocks - amzn.to/40KC6wr
Derwent XL Graphite Set of 6 - amzn.to/49sWciG
STABILO woody 3-in-1 - Wallet of 18 - amzn.to/3RqdnLs
Misc:
FINELINE APPLICATORS 2/PKG - amzn.to/44Ims5j
3ml Disposable Plastic Transfer Pipettes - amzn.to/3OTpTQH
Artist tape - amzn.to/3Hf6fLP
Art Sponges - amzn.to/3L9xf0k
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
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
Dual Edge Ripper Original Watercolor Paper Deckle Edge Tool 1-24 inch - amzn.to/3qdW19m
Fiskars SureCut Portable Paper Trimmer, 12 Inch Cut - amzn.to/3quCKR2
Ranger Heat It Craft Tool - amzn.to/3FVjNLn
Clear Sleeves Storage Bags - amzn.to/3R5GbIj
Where you can find me:
Website: 2lilowls.com/
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Facebook Page: / 2lilowls

[@surquhart3020]

The brass nib pen was over budget for me here in Canada on Amazon in CAD$ so I purchased a glass pen which is similar in design to the brass. It works great in the Kuretake Mica.

[@2lilowlsstudio]

So glad you got one that works with the ink! 😊

[@sherryleggett1612]

I had sticker shock on Amazon too. I have several glass ones,if I can find them I’ll try them. Thanks

[@janinafisher101]

Yeah the price is crazy here in Canada (as are many things on Amazon - some things are priced way higher than the exchange rate), but the glass pens I just saw tonight are 2 for $7.50! I've been using a regular nib dip pen that I bought years ago, and I can do circles and shapes with it pretty well.

[@timh7246]

I hear ya on price. What I like most about them = 3 things: if you lay them sideways almost onto the paper you can get a VERY wide line of ink, they hold so much ink you can mark make OR write for a v-e-r-y long time before you have to dip again. I'm talking a paragraph instead of a couple of words, and the ink flows smoothly, whereas with many glass pens there can be breaks in the Ink flow.

[@maryn2519]

Will you please give a link to the pen on Amazon ?

[@andreaharley4047]

An absoloutly stunning choice of colours and mark making. Very classy and not over done. 😊👍👍👍

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! 🥰

[@dianahunter3555]

I believe the dropper is plugged up, if you take a pin and put it up the dropper; then, put the dropper in the ink jar and pump it it will clean out the dropper. You may have to repeat the process a few times. I always try to remember to clean out the seller before tightening it back on the jar.

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Great tip! Thank you! 🥰

[@ingelagoransson3560]

I LOVE turquoise!! Think I´m going to try the left side technique. Looks so fun. See you in the next video 😘

[@2lilowlsstudio]

I love turquoise too!! Have fun 🎨 Thank you! 🥰

[@arlenemurphy804]

Loving that paste too, Denise! Love them both…I especially love the color combo.

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! 🥰

[@deenichols2055]

I love this, and so many other projects you’ve done! I’m so glad I found your channel! ❤

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Welcome!! Thank you! 🥰

[@judilynn9569]

I learned how to use crow quill pens as an art student back in the 70s. I find it interesting that today’s generation calls them simply dip pens. It might be that they don’t actually know the history of the pen. But I do love using Crow quill pens.

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Great info. Thank you! 🥰

[@lorrainehaddath6164]

Love, love these Denise ... some different ideas for me to try. Also love the angled parts of the video which gives you a new perspective on the paintings 🤩❤

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! 🥰

[@dianalascruces7461]

Totally inspiring and a great, fun video! Thank you for your work. 😊

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you! 🥰

[@conniescanlon8760]

Thank you, Denise. Super cool!

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! 🥰

[@beckymellon8135]

What a great idea for the marks!!! I always forget how many I actually love and want to use❤

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! 🥰

[@teresasquaglia6085]

Finally! Someone sharing art with crazy enthusiasm! You're beyond happy and up to giddiness!. BRAVO!

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! 🥰

[@conniedecarolis3173]

The first one at the top looks like two tigers crouching ready to run. Underneath is another one. So cool! These are so pretty. Colors are awesome.

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Cool! Thank you! 🥰

[@ellenb4218]

Wow!-simply stunning! The Kakimore brass nib is a treasure.

[@2lilowlsstudio]

It really is. Thank you! 🥰

[@janmacbeth2275]

That was really good Denise! Thank you

[@2lilowlsstudio]

So glad you enjoyed it! Thank you! 🥰

[@maryannebaker4314]

You have changed your angle for filming. It’s good. Love the turquoise. I don’t have any inks but am interested in trying with watercolour.

[@2lilowlsstudio]

This one was filmed for another project where I had 2 cameras going. It is a bit if a pain 😂… so I do it mostly for classes, and make KZbin easier for myself with 1 camera. Thank you! 🥰

[@hrt2art]

This was a most exciting video, so exciting that I bought the brass conical nib and gold paste. Can't wait to get them!!! Thank you for inspiration. I'm going to watch some other videos of yours but I hope you don't inspire me to spend more $$$. 😱 Love the abstract piece (s) you did here.

[@2lilowlsstudio]

So glad you enjoyed this!! Thank you! 🥰

[@CnBArtStudio]

Oh I really really love these Denise. Beautiful ❤

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! 🥰

[@jillweisensee8524]

Very nice, Denise! Thanks for the lesson!

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you! 🥰

[@judithsutton2028]

Lovely Denise. I am coming to understand the intuitive process. I am always enthused by your joy. You always make my day. Thank you so much.

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Wonderful! Thank you! 🥰

[@SuWard10]

Thank you for making and sharing another inspiring video, it looks so much fun and your results are gorgeous. I will try to have a go with the supplies that I have, although I don’t have as many as you have. 😊

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Have fun! 🎨🎨🎨 Thank you! 🥰

[@TammieWardArt]

DARN IT!!! been a stressful beginning to start 2024 for me, I have got to get in and do this style. Those are both so really cool. Pipette watercolor, who knew. Thank you, for a, beautiful class. Really lovely. Happy 2024!!! ❤❤❤

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Hopefully the rest of the year will get less stressful!! Happy New Year!! 🎉 Thank you! 🥰

[@TammieWardArt]

@2lilowlsstudio ty, yes having a son deployed and in the mediterranean sea, his truck was stolen, and we learned about it Sat, has been stressful, l. But it will be ok. Of course, he has the only key to it and well, i hope who ever took it, had fun. So, I am going to go make small art today. That always lifts the spirit. Maybe a pipette will be used too. LOL. HNY.....

[@patriciabeaumont4442]

Love these delightful abstracts Denise…jusr waiting fora few more supplies to arrive then I am good to go…can’t wait…looks a lot of fun…love your videos I am working through them all…❤

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Oooh! I love when new supplies are coming! 🎨🎨🎨 Thank you! 🥰

[@patriciabeaumont4442]

I have actually bought lots of new supplies already to add to what I already have but haven’t used for years…happy I could get the Japanese water colors you have and they just have the art nouveau set in stock now so those colors are a must…You have inspired me so much over the years Denise…first with your textures and of course I really thank you for inspiring me to buy my first vintage lens…❤️ And now with your beautiful fun abstracts…

[@2lilowlsstudio]

@@patriciabeaumont4442I love that you are multi passionate too and don’t mind following me in multiple creative things!! Thank you! 🤗🤗🤗

[@patriciabeaumont4442]

It’s lovely to join you again Denise my love of animal art has kept me busy for years and I have often thought I should start with water color again and other mixed media.. I typed in wax to mix with oil paints into Amazon and it came up with lots of facial and body hair removal…🤣🤣🤣Is there a special name for this product?….enjoy your day…happy we will have sun today although it’s freezing cold out there…🥰

[@2lilowlsstudio]

"cold wax" is what you use to mix with oil paint. Gamblin Cold Wax Medium is the one I use most.

[@aleemnaw]

Beautiful and SO well explained! Thanks you

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! 🥰

[@fionamartin4281]

I have just committed to a Kakimori brass nib and Indigo holder 🎉. You are a bad influence 😂

[@2lilowlsstudio]

That is my favorite art tool!! 😊

[@sheilaschmid7768]

This !!!! Exactly the kind of art I needed today! Thank you for bringing in the JOY once again. I have a set drying and preparing to begin another set. The turqoise is calling me today. Love love your pieces! Yay for the win, again! Denise - you're amazing!

[@2lilowlsstudio]

So glad you loved these! That turquoise is one of my favorite colors!! Thank you! 🥰

[@sheilaschmid7768]

@@2lilowlsstudio seriously, there’s just something so mesmerizing in watching the inks spread and flow and blossom. Loving this painting day and I haven’t even started mark making. Eeeek 😍🥳🤩

[@Bob-bk1cz]

Your work is amazing and so creative!

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! 🥰

[@patsiehopkins7881]

STUNNING Denise!

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! 🥰

[@swl9270]

Ok am I the only one that sees a bear and some leopards in the one in the left? Love the colors and technique! TFS

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Ha! Love that. Thank you! 🥰

[@anncaswell7233]

So many “yummy” ideas! Thanks!

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Glad you like them! Thank you! 🥰

[@helenhenry6218]

Really love these, the colors are fabulous!

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! 🥰

[@monicas7615]

Just gorgeous!

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! 🥰

[@mariedunn3774]

Yesss 200 pipettes, I’d rather have ‘em than need ‘em!! Plus I’m thrifty that way.😘

[@2lilowlsstudio]

haha! right... I definitely have the pipettes.. Thank you! 🥰

[@josephinecassou9148]

I l🎨VE those colors together. That Turquoise just really dresses the whole piece up. Both came out so good. C’est Bon.. 💜🎨🖌️

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! 🥰

[@susanleenp]

These are some of my favs! The colors, the large amount of white space, and the gold. What more can there be? Yummy.

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! 🥰

[@lindaellis9349]

Just loved this !

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! 🥰

[@marie-lauredechauton6756]

Superbe création pour honorer l'Année 2024!!!

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! 🥰

[@janinafisher101]

These are beautiful Denise! I really love the colour combinations, and the black writing with gold accents. So much inspiration on your channel!

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! 🥰

[@susanleenp]

One of your best!

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! 🥰

[@warodellskatradgarden8656]

Love it! Thank you!

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! 🥰

[@clb8084]

Thank you so much.. its Not Just painting, its Peace of mind ❤

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! 🥰

[@cindycreateforlife]

Oh I love these, I don’t play with my inks enough, but now…playtime!! I see leopards hunting in the one on the left 🤣🤣🤣🤣 ! I am right there with you Denise, all about the next shiny thing! Love it!💕🇨🇦

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Haha! Right? Thank you! 🥰

[@machelleshappyhobbies4977]

I discovered something today. When I paint with my watercolors and I am through using one color I wipe my brush on a paper towel before I wash it out in water and my water doesnt get dirty as fast as it use to. This piece is beautiful Denise. I just got the Kuretake 76 watercolor set and the gold in it seems to be the same as the gold ink by Kuretake. Have a great day.😁

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Great tip! Hope you love your new watercolors!! Thank you! 🥰

[@machelleshappyhobbies4977]

@@2lilowlsstudio I really do love them. GOD is so good to me. I didn't think I would ever have any.

[@nancycarr2524]

Thank you Denise for all of your videos and the inspiration you share. I’m curious, what do you do with all of the artwork that you make?

[@2lilowlsstudio]

I keep most of the things I paint since I make videos and classes… I store them in plastic art sleeves. Sometimes I need them to photograph and I use them as samples. Some I have framed in my house. I have given a few as gifts. My goal isn't to sell art - so I have not put them up for sale since I might need them again for something. ☺️

[@carolynmeinung1286]

Your mark making cheat sheet is an absolutely amazing idea. Thank you for sharing.

[@2lilowlsstudio]

So glad you loved that! Thank you! 🥰

[@mycozyquiltshop3290]

as usual ... beautiful

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! 🥰

[@susanbarnes3126]

Your work is so inspiring. Happy new year from the UK

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Happy New Year!! 🎉 Thank you! 🥰

[@MB-zy4cm]

Big hello 👋from Belfast northern Ireland 🍀! I'm first...yeah!

[@Psalm_27.4]

Congratulations! You beat me!!! 🥰

[@2lilowlsstudio]

You’re the best!! Thank you! 🥰

[@fionamartin4281]

Gold mica paint next . I’ll be broke 😮

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Oooh! The gold mica from Kuretake is the shiniest gold!! 😊

[@MandaPanda254]

So excited to see the turquoise ink again! It is so beautiful 🌻 these are super lovely, and inspiring 💜

[@2lilowlsstudio]

I do love that turquoise ink! Thank you! 🥰

[@NellieandRuthDesigns]

What a way to start my morning. I LOVE you're work Denise, it all flows so beautifully. You and Laura Horn are my go to gals! Your tips are wonderful and you are so kind and generous to share all your knowledge with us. You just shine when you are in your element. xo ~ Barbie

[@2lilowlsstudio]

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

[@NellieandRuthDesigns]

@2lilowlsstudio 😄 I think you have typing dyslexia.....no, YOU are the best 🤣🤣 I just wish I could come and play at your table with you 🥰🥰 you rock.those abstracts xo

[@NellieandRuthDesigns]

@@2lilowlsstudio ❤️

[@angelakapler2997]

They are so attractive! Love the color choice. Great job as always..

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! 🥰

[@susancook1617]

Absolutely beautiful colours Denise, gorgeous pieces of work. I love your enthusiasm, it makes me chuckle. Thank you for sharing 😊

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! 🥰

[@shirleylittle3485]

Love the art Denise am definitely going to have a try, need to try and find a yard stick though, haven’t found one yet here in the UK. 😅

[@2lilowlsstudio]

That one is a big paint stir stick - maybe try the paint store or hardware store 😊

[@Psalm_27.4]

Really appreciate these tutorials. You have no idea!! 🙏🏾❤️🥰

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Glad you like them! Thank you! 🥰

[@hilary2253]

Ooooo just found you! and I love these SO much! 😍

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Welcome!! Thank you! 🥰

[@marlenedanis999]

Wowww love it !!! ❤

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! 🥰

[@bonnerdebbie]

Awesome paint day!!! Love your :marks" page. Thanks Denise.

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Glad you liked that!! Thank you! 🥰

[@blackpoppymagazine]

Great idea for storing your crayons, a little tin, why didnt i think of that lol! Really love the cheet sheet, i think some of the indian sari patterns are nice also, wonder if they are avail of a cheet sheet? Commenting really to say what a wonderful rounded teacher u are and how u helped me ease in to watercolour painting by your abstracts, before i learnt to paint anything. Love the ink tutorials, really keen to start using these in my work now. So thank u Denise, u are fab and your work is exceptionally beautiful! Xxx

[@2lilowlsstudio]

You're the best. That really made my day. So glad you are enjoying my channel. Thank you! 🥰

[@ingerlarsson7096]

Love it ❤🌟🌞🇸🇪

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! 🥰

[@siennaonthenet2127]

You hit the new year running! I just love this one.

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! 🥰

[@jillbryce9018]

OMGosh. I can't wait to try this one. This is me!!!! thanks Denise

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Have fun! 🎨🎨🎨 Thank you! 🥰

[@karenpruis501]

I love this technique, Denise. The colours work well together too. TFS.

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! 🥰

[@CMac-me2tp]

Beautiful pieces Denise! Love the colours ❤️

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! 🥰

[@maryjones3369]

I love them both! You are a fantastic teacher..thank you❤️

[@2lilowlsstudio]

@@maryjones3369Thank you! 🥰

[@Catladyart]

I absolutely LOVE these! What a wonderful technique-thank you for sharing this and all your beautiful work!

[@2lilowlsstudio]

So glad you loved these! Thank you! 🥰

[@cynthiakoop2837]

Goodness gracious these pieces are so beautiful!!! I will have to try the colors you used because they are perfect for my living room! Thank you for your wonderful inspiration❣️

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Have fun!! 🎨🎨🎨 Thank you! 🥰

[@vluna365]

Another stunner, Denise!! Love your color choices. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! 🥰

[@suzannefellows491]

Have to treat myself to that pen! Amazing beautiful pieces Denise. ❤

[@2lilowlsstudio]

That is my favorite art tool! Thank you! 🥰

[@tinapowers-blair615]

I can’t wait to try this technique! Fabulous Denise! Thank you!

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Have fun! 🎨 Thank you! 🥰

[@coraspierts1207]

I really love both. The golden markmaking is outstanding. I plan to buy the kakimori pen even though it is very expensive.

[@2lilowlsstudio]

I love that dip pen so much! Thank you! 🥰

[@amherst88]

Absolutely gorgeous Denise -- I love how you have so much respect for the random (as though something outside of what you do is making what you do become 'art'). I will definitely give this a go -- thanks as always for the continuing inspiration 💟

[@2lilowlsstudio]

So glad you loved it! Thank you! 🥰

[@purfleac]

Absolutely love these! The colors and the marks are fascinating. Thanks!

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Glad you like them! Thank you! 🥰

[@christieoertel1589]

Love these the best of any I have seen you do. 2024 is going to be the best!!!!

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! 🥰

[@ludmilaschicchi8278]

Absolutely gorgeous. Love everything about these pieces of art. ❤

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! 🥰

[@faithisrising]

Loved watching the inks move! Love the finished art too.

[@2lilowlsstudio]

That’s my favorite part watching those inks move! Thank you! 🥰

[@sherrigittel4623]

Gorgeous! I love the mark-making sampler.

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Glad you liked that!! Thank you! 🥰

[@SueKivley]

These are amazing! Love the colors and everything about them!

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! 🥰

[@watercolorswatcher]

Beautiful, as always! 🥰

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! 🥰

[@pippinmctaggart]

Love these so much! Thank you for sharing your skills! ❤

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! 🥰

[@megantomes1525]

I was watching another artist and she was using a brand called cartwheel. It might be a liquid watercolor but the colors are so pretty.

[@2lilowlsstudio]

I'll have to look up that brand, I've not heard of it! Thank you! 🥰

[@Katbenora]

These turned out amazing! I really love your videos... So inspirational!

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Glad you like them! Thank you! 🥰

[@dreamwoodsbutterfly]

Wow Denise, this for me opened my eyes! I always worry about where I'm laying down color because I always overthink. Putting down the water in this way kind of solves that in a brilliant way! Love it, let the water do the work! That turquoise green is my absolute favorite color and these turned out amazing!! Happy New Year!

[@2lilowlsstudio]

That turquoise is a favorite of mine too! So glad you loved these. Happy New Year!! 🎉 Thank you! 🥰

[@sheilacym]

Fabulous, Denise ! Love the new intro !! 💕💕🤩🤩🥳🥳

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! 🥰

[@Lainers2000]

Love the contrast of the teal against the darker inks. It delighted me to see the inks run in the water beads on the first panel. Can you explain an ink v.s. paint? You mentioned the bottles were acrylic inks. I’m familiar with acrylic paints. Is it just the thickness? In watching you use your brass nib, it looks like you are just dipping the tip? I think I’m going too far so my lines are thicker. I tend to go crazy with the gold. Thank you, Denise. Hope you have another great paint day.

[@2lilowlsstudio]

I dip the pens a little deeper now than I used to - this video is from a few months ago for another project I did and could now post here. The Acrylic inks are just super fluid acrylic paint. Still very pigmented. So glad you enjoyed this! Thank you! 🥰

[@Lainers2000]

@@2lilowlsstudio Thank you!

[@ChantelleArts]

Gorgeous work, I love it 😊😊

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! 🥰

[@jeanicecrnich2295]

What brand paper punch did you use for your mark making poster? Super awesome colors today!!! You are so fun!

[@2lilowlsstudio]

I think it is a Bira - but I haven't been able to find it anymore online when I went looking recently when someone asked. You might search Paper Punch 2" - and see what comes up - there are still lots of fun shapes you could do. The heart punch is a favorite of mine also! Thank you! 🥰

[@KateWordArt]

Denise, what do you have your paper taped to? Thanks for sharing. I'm always attracted to watercolor, but found it difficult. You make it look easy. ❤

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Those are art panels: Hardboard art panels - you see me tape things down to these and they come in several different sizes: amzn.to/3C8EK3z Thank you! 🥰

[@KateWordArt]

@2lilowlsstudio thanks. I use Ampersand all the time. I hadn't thought of using for this. 🌿

[@dianalascruces7461]

Try as I might, cannot find on Amazon the dip pen you use for the gold. Hope you’re able to find tome to help me? Thanks ❤

[@2lilowlsstudio]

I’ve not ever seen it on Amazon either. I got mine at St. Louis art supply: Kakimori Brass Nib - shop.stlartsupply.com/products/kakimori-brass-nib Kakimori pen holder - shop.stlartsupply.com/products/sakura-wood-pen-holder

[@allysonlane8969]

Love this, don’t have the inks, can I use liquid watercolor for similar effect with the pipe the?

[@2lilowlsstudio]

I’m sure you could. Definitely experiment! 😊

[@JessicaSandersArt]

Love this! ❤ I'm curious, do you use your watercolor brushes with your acrylic ink? If so, how do you clean them? I am afraid I would ruin my wc brushes! Thanks!

[@2lilowlsstudio]

I do, and I just rinse them in my water jar like I do for the watercolor. I just don't get too precious with my brushes - but it hasn't really seemed to ruin them either. You might try it with your least favorite brushes or an inexpensive set if you have some you really love and don't want to try it with. 😊

[@JessicaSandersArt]

Thanks!😊

[@GrandJan46]

Hi Denise, I still cannot get my brass bib to make good circles after I used the toothpaste to clean it off. This is a brand new bottle of the gold ink but maybe it needs to be thinned out a bit?🤷🏼‍♀️ Also, if you sign your name do you sign in pencil?

[@2lilowlsstudio]

You might try that... I just went to town when I got mine. Didn't do anything special really. I do sign in pencil. 🎨

[@scrapstobeautybyzandra]

Love this color combo. Denise is there any other place to get the gold paste? I've been trying for months on Amazon and they keep refunding my money?

[@2lilowlsstudio]

You might google "kuretake gold mica ink" and "kuretake gold mica paste" and see what comes up for you where you are. I'm sure other vendors carry it. 😊

[@scrapstobeautybyzandra]

@@2lilowlsstudio Thanks I got it from Jet Pens :o)

[@nancysala7769]

Have you ever used glass ink pens?

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Yes. I bought one to use with my gold ink. It didn’t do quite what I wanted. Then I chipped the nib. Needless to say - I don’t really like them. 😊

[@nancysala7769]

@@2lilowlsstudio😢 I was hoping it was a less expensive option.

[@sherryleggett1612]

I just checked out your nib pen on Amazon Canada. $45 for the pen and $74 for the bib. Ouch. I have several glass pens that have a swirled nib built in. Do you think those would work for ink circles? They are one of those things I just had to have when I saw them but a year later I haven’t tried them yet. I am a diagnosed art supplies hoarder. I have got to stop watching KZbin. Yah, right, lol

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Haha. I'm a supply hoarder too!! You can try the glass pen, but I didn't have any luck with the glass when i tried it and then I chipped it. You might be better off with a regular dip pen. I use those too. This one just happens to be my favorite. 😊

[@animalspiritconnections3291]

You sound like you are from South Carolina, are you?

[@2lilowlsstudio]

I’m in Atlanta 😊

[@MariaIsGrateful_]

I have been waiting for this one! I love these colors! rawr I have a cheat sheet too! But am going to do cutbouts now. Whatba fun no pressure project. I am grateful for your existence. 🫶🏼

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! 🥰