How To Create Beautiful Hand Painted Abstract Backgrounds For Mixed Media Art

Abstract Backgrounds
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Come join me in this week's "Paint Paper with Me" Q&A session, where we'll be creating abstract backgrounds!

I love this activity because it allows me to let loose and play without any restrictions. As adults, we don't often get to do that, so I hope you'll join me in this fun and freeing experience.

In this video, I'll share my approach to painting papers and give you some insight into what it does for me. Spoiler alert: it's magical!

I can't wait to see what you create!

If you missed the LIVE Q&A, be sure to write your questions in the comments, I’ll be sure to answer a quickly as I can.

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Other Artists Mentioned in this episode:

Kellee Wynn at @colorcrushcreative does a fantastic job of showing how to work with grid collages.

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🎨Supplies I used in this session 🎨

Arches Natural White Watercolor Paper 22x30"
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Newsprint 12x16"
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Liquitex Professional Gesso - White
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Stabilo Woody3&1 - Black
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Golden Fluid Acrylics - VanDyke Brown
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Speedball Deluxe Soft Rubber Brayer, 4-Inch
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Golden Fluid Acrylics - Titan Buff
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Golden Heavy Body Acrylics - Cadmium Red Medium
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Golden Fluid Acrylics - Payne's Gray
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Lyra - Pacific Arc - Graphite Pencil
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Golden Airbrush Medium
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Daler-Rowney FW Acrylic Inks - Antelope Brown
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Amsterdam Ink - Deep Gold
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Continuous Spray Bottles
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Isopropyl Alcohol
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Distilled water

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