Uploaded September 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Do you ever feel that you want to make art but the idea of trying to paint a landscape or a portrait or a still life seems too challenging? For me, the answer is to make something abstract that follows simple rules, then when I'm done I feel more confident to tackle the project I wanted to try to start with.
While doing exercises like these, you learn so much about your paints, the colours, consistency, your brush control and about composition and creating visual interest. Plus, I love the outcome, the colour transitions and the range of values and tones, and the way these patterns create a sense of movement across the page.
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SUPPLIES:
For this project, I used Windsor and Newton Professional Watercolours in Indigo, Raw Umber and Yellow Ochre
* jacksonsart.com/winsor-newton-professional-watercolour?___store=jacksonsart_en&acc=9e3cfc48eccf81a0d57663e129aef3cb
I also used Daniel Smith Watercolours in Buff Titanium and Lunar Blue.
* jacksonsart.com/colour/watercolour/watercolour-paint/brand/daniel-smith?___store=jacksonsart_en&acc=9e3cfc48eccf81a0d57663e129aef3cb
I used a Pro Arte Prolene Synthetic round brush in size 7 (I think!)
* jacksonsart.com/pro-arte-prolene-synthetic-watercolour-brushes?___store=jacksonsart_en&acc=9e3cfc48eccf81a0d57663e129aef3cb
I painted on A5 300gsm Rough watercolour paper from the Langton range.
* jacksonsart.com/daler-rowney-langton-watercolour-paper-glued-pad-300gsm-a5-rough?___store=jacksonsart_en&acc=9e3cfc48eccf81a0d57663e129aef3cb
*These are affiliate links and if you use them you'll get 10% off your first order and I'll receive a small commission.
For my other favourite supplies, check out my website where I keep a list of what I'm currently using:
loudavisart.com/resources/supplies
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ko-fi.com/loudavis
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Do you ever feel that you want to make art but the idea of trying to paint a landscape or a portrait or a still life seems too challenging? For me, the answer is to make something abstract that follows simple rules, then when I'm done I feel more confident to tackle the project I wanted to try to start with.
While doing exercises like these, you learn so much about your paints, the colours, consistency, your brush control and about composition and creating visual interest. Plus, I love the outcome, the colour transitions and the range of values and tones, and the way these patterns create a sense of movement across the page.
Enjoyed this video and want to support me? Make a one-time or monthly donation to help me make more art tutorials like this! ko-fi.com/loudavis
SUPPLIES:
For this project, I used Windsor and Newton Professional Watercolours in Indigo, Raw Umber and Yellow Ochre
* jacksonsart.com/winsor-newton-professional-watercolour?___store=jacksonsart_en&acc=9e3cfc48eccf81a0d57663e129aef3cb
I also used Daniel Smith Watercolours in Buff Titanium and Lunar Blue.
* jacksonsart.com/colour/watercolour/watercolour-paint/brand/daniel-smith?___store=jacksonsart_en&acc=9e3cfc48eccf81a0d57663e129aef3cb
I used a Pro Arte Prolene Synthetic round brush in size 7 (I think!)
* jacksonsart.com/pro-arte-prolene-synthetic-watercolour-brushes?___store=jacksonsart_en&acc=9e3cfc48eccf81a0d57663e129aef3cb
I painted on A5 300gsm Rough watercolour paper from the Langton range.
* jacksonsart.com/daler-rowney-langton-watercolour-paper-glued-pad-300gsm-a5-rough?___store=jacksonsart_en&acc=9e3cfc48eccf81a0d57663e129aef3cb
*These are affiliate links and if you use them you'll get 10% off your first order and I'll receive a small commission.
For my other favourite supplies, check out my website where I keep a list of what I'm currently using:
loudavisart.com/resources/supplies
SUPPORT
Want to support me to make more art videos? Make a one-time or monthly donation.
ko-fi.com/loudavis
SHOP
To buy originals and prints of my work, visit my online shop!
loudavisart.com/shop
SOCIAL
Instagram: instagram.com/louracheldavis
Website: loudavisart.com
#louracheldavis #loudaviswatercolour #loudavisart
