Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Introduction 00:00
Thumbnail Sketches 01:12
Transferring 13:43
Planning Color Scheme 19:43
Watercolor Painting 25:49
Whether you're a beginner just getting started with watercolor who is looking for helpful exercises to develop your water and brush control, or you're interested in learning easy abstract painting techniques, this tutorial is for you!
Today, I'm sharing a full, easy abstract watercolor workshop where I take you through my entire process—from planning my composition with quick thumbnail sketches, to choosing colors based on a color scheme for greater harmony, to painting bright watercolor washes. 👩🏼🎨
Throughout the video, I also share tips and insights that will help you create more harmonious, well-balanced, and interesting compositions—no matter what kind of art you enjoy making.
Hope you enjoy it and find it helpful. 💛
► Access my Drawing Mini-Course for the Total Beginner for Free here:
erikalancasterartist.kit.com/2a06aa492f
► Recommended Resources
-Watercolor Paint Consistencies Explained youtu.be/1Adb6c-ZL5Y
-Wet-on-Wet vs. Wet-on-Dry (Guide for Beginners) youtu.be/PQSgi0tSb5s
-Neurographic Art for Stress Relief + Relaxation youtu.be/A3jc7B58q4M
-Pen + Wash Expressive Color Scheme Exercises youtu.be/M-DelRdKXX8
-Easy Watercolor Landscape (Thumbnail Sketch to Painting) youtu.be/y053TVBkfK0
► Supplies:
-Strathmore 455-3, 400 Series Sketch Pad, 9"x12" 100 Sheets White https:// amzn.to/3RvywR1
-Strathmore 500 Series Watercolor Travel Pad, Glue Bound, 8" x 10", 12 sheets, White https:// amzn.to/3KIOKEe
-Faber-Castell Drawing Pencils amzn.to/3urlP1f
-Daniel Smith Watercolors shrsl.com/359ux
*Colors used: Hansa Yellow Light, Hansa Yellow Deep, Quinacridone Rose, Pyrrol Scarlet, Undersea Green, Phthalo Blue, Ultramarine Blue
-Metallic sharpener amzn.to/3nFe9CO
-Mr. Pen Kneaded Erasers amzn.to/2XUbIno
-Faber-Castell Soft Dust Free Erasers amzn.to/3QfbqhR
-Princeton Aqua Elite Watercolor Brushes (Set of 4) *10 Round is used in tutorial amzn.to 3qIJx6p
-Princeton Snap! Taklon Snap Brush, Gold *Round 16 amzn.to/3KIzKpS
-Blue Scott shop towels amzn.to/2LUITNI
-Closable 18-Well Plastic Palette with Clear Tray bit.ly/3F6jnzJ
-Pro-Art Artist Tape amzn.to/3lflmsZ
► Gear + Art Business Tools:
-Canon T6 EOS Rebel DSLR Camera
amzn.to/2Xt69HY
-Manfrotto 196B-2 143BKT 2-Section Single Articulated Arm with Camera Bracket (Black) amzn.to/2l7HJ8j
-Yeti Microphone amzn.to/3PtzE9G
-LED Lights for Video Filming amzn.to/45JPfrd
-MacBook Pro 16 inch amzn.to/3sFavQe
► Music:
Mesmerize - Kevin MacLeod
Healing - Kevin MacLeod
Gymnopedie No 1 - Kevin MacLeod
Facile - Kevin MacLeod
Gymnopedie No 2 - Kevin MacLeod
Blue Paint - Atlantean Twilight - Kevin MacLeod
The 49th Street Galleria - Chris Zabriskie
I Need to Start Writing Things Down - Chris Zabriskie
That Kid in Fourth Grade Who Really Liked the Denver Broncos - Chris Zabriskie
*Courtesy of YouTube's free Audio Library.
*Disclaimer: This channel is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. It is also a participant of Share-a-Sale, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for content creators to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Shareasale.com partner companies.
#easywatercolortutorial #watercolorabstract
Introduction 00:00
Thumbnail Sketches 01:12
Transferring 13:43
Planning Color Scheme 19:43
Watercolor Painting 25:49
Whether you're a beginner just getting started with watercolor who is looking for helpful exercises to develop your water and brush control, or you're interested in learning easy abstract painting techniques, this tutorial is for you!
Today, I'm sharing a full, easy abstract watercolor workshop where I take you through my entire process—from planning my composition with quick thumbnail sketches, to choosing colors based on a color scheme for greater harmony, to painting bright watercolor washes. 👩🏼🎨
Throughout the video, I also share tips and insights that will help you create more harmonious, well-balanced, and interesting compositions—no matter what kind of art you enjoy making.
Hope you enjoy it and find it helpful. 💛
► Access my Drawing Mini-Course for the Total Beginner for Free here:
erikalancasterartist.kit.com/2a06aa492f
► Recommended Resources
-Watercolor Paint Consistencies Explained youtu.be/1Adb6c-ZL5Y
-Wet-on-Wet vs. Wet-on-Dry (Guide for Beginners) youtu.be/PQSgi0tSb5s
-Neurographic Art for Stress Relief + Relaxation youtu.be/A3jc7B58q4M
-Pen + Wash Expressive Color Scheme Exercises youtu.be/M-DelRdKXX8
-Easy Watercolor Landscape (Thumbnail Sketch to Painting) youtu.be/y053TVBkfK0
► Supplies:
-Strathmore 455-3, 400 Series Sketch Pad, 9"x12" 100 Sheets White https:// amzn.to/3RvywR1
-Strathmore 500 Series Watercolor Travel Pad, Glue Bound, 8" x 10", 12 sheets, White https:// amzn.to/3KIOKEe
-Faber-Castell Drawing Pencils amzn.to/3urlP1f
-Daniel Smith Watercolors shrsl.com/359ux
*Colors used: Hansa Yellow Light, Hansa Yellow Deep, Quinacridone Rose, Pyrrol Scarlet, Undersea Green, Phthalo Blue, Ultramarine Blue
-Metallic sharpener amzn.to/3nFe9CO
-Mr. Pen Kneaded Erasers amzn.to/2XUbIno
-Faber-Castell Soft Dust Free Erasers amzn.to/3QfbqhR
-Princeton Aqua Elite Watercolor Brushes (Set of 4) *10 Round is used in tutorial amzn.to 3qIJx6p
-Princeton Snap! Taklon Snap Brush, Gold *Round 16 amzn.to/3KIzKpS
-Blue Scott shop towels amzn.to/2LUITNI
-Closable 18-Well Plastic Palette with Clear Tray bit.ly/3F6jnzJ
-Pro-Art Artist Tape amzn.to/3lflmsZ
► Gear + Art Business Tools:
-Canon T6 EOS Rebel DSLR Camera
amzn.to/2Xt69HY
-Manfrotto 196B-2 143BKT 2-Section Single Articulated Arm with Camera Bracket (Black) amzn.to/2l7HJ8j
-Yeti Microphone amzn.to/3PtzE9G
-LED Lights for Video Filming amzn.to/45JPfrd
-MacBook Pro 16 inch amzn.to/3sFavQe
► Music:
Mesmerize - Kevin MacLeod
Healing - Kevin MacLeod
Gymnopedie No 1 - Kevin MacLeod
Facile - Kevin MacLeod
Gymnopedie No 2 - Kevin MacLeod
Blue Paint - Atlantean Twilight - Kevin MacLeod
The 49th Street Galleria - Chris Zabriskie
I Need to Start Writing Things Down - Chris Zabriskie
That Kid in Fourth Grade Who Really Liked the Denver Broncos - Chris Zabriskie
*Courtesy of YouTube's free Audio Library.
*Disclaimer: This channel is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. It is also a participant of Share-a-Sale, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for content creators to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Shareasale.com partner companies.
#easywatercolortutorial #watercolorabstract
