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First Look at Holbein Granulating Watercolors: Swatches, Impressions & Mini Paintings

I’m sharing my first impressions of the brand-new Holbein Granulating Watercolors—a gorgeous set of 24 colors divided into four curated palettes: Landscape, Bird, Moon, and Flower. I’ll walk you through the swatching process, talk about...

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First Look at Holbein Granulating Watercolors: Swatches, Impressions & Mini Paintings
Graduation Cap Illustration with Mixed Media 🎓
Beginner Level ► April 30, 2025

Graduation Cap Illustration with Mixed Media 🎓

This graduation cap illustration was inspired by a dear friend who’s receiving her doctorate—how amazing is that? I’m so proud of her, and this felt like a fun way to celebrate. 🎨 Supplies: As for...

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3 Easy Mother’s Day Cards to Paint This Year
Beginner Level ► April 2, 2025

3 Easy Mother’s Day Cards to Paint This Year

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and what better way to show love and appreciation than with these easy watercolor Mother’s Day cards? Today, I’m sharing three easy and beautiful watercolor card ideas featuring...

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Adding Sparkle to Your Artwork: A Review of the Ohuhu Glitter Markers
Coloring Book ► March 28, 2025

Adding Sparkle to Your Artwork: A Review of the Ohuhu Glitter Markers

If you love adding a touch of shimmer and shine to your artwork, you’re going to enjoy this review of the 24 set of Ohuhu Glitter Markers. As someone who typically works with watercolors, I’ve...

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5 Art Supplies Collecting Dust in My Studio (But Still Worth Keeping!)
Supplies ► March 18, 2025

5 Art Supplies Collecting Dust in My Studio (But Still Worth Keeping!)

If you’re like me, you probably have a stash of art supplies collecting dust. Recently, I did a little studio clean-up and rediscovered several supplies that have been literally and metaphorically collecting dust—not because they’re...

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Revisiting Old Watercolor Paintings: A Journey of Growth and Inspiration
Creative Lifestyle ► March 11, 2025

Revisiting Old Watercolor Paintings: A Journey of Growth and Inspiration

I’m thrilled to introduce a new series where I’ll be revisiting and recreating some of my old watercolor paintings. This idea came from a desire to reflect on my artistic growth and to show how...

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Zig Fudebiyori Brush Pens Review
Brush Pens ► March 4, 2025

Zig Fudebiyori Brush Pens Review

Today, I’m excited to share my thoughts on the Zig Fudebiyori Brush Pens. I recently got the 24-color set, along with the metallic versions, and I was eager to see how they compare to some...

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Why Coloring Books Matter
Alcohol Markers ► February 17, 2025

Why Coloring Books Matter

Coloring books are my new go-to activity especially when I feel unmotivated creatively. Many artists and hobbyists experience periods of creative block, and sometimes the simplest activities—like coloring—can be the key to breaking free. Coloring...

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Setting Up a Travel Palette
Holbein ► February 10, 2025

Setting Up a Travel Palette

It’s been a hot minute since I’ve used a convenient travel palette. I don’t paint outdoors as much as I used to. But I want that to change! Something else that influenced me was these...

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Watercolor Tutorial: Rose Wreath and Gold Hexagon Frame
Watercolor ► February 3, 2025

Watercolor Tutorial: Rose Wreath and Gold Hexagon Frame

It’s been a while since I’ve painted wreaths and this pink rose wreath with a gold hexagon frame is perfect for any occasion greeting card. Grab your watercolor supplies and let’s paint this together. Supplies:...

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3 Easy Watercolor Valentine’s Day Tutorials
Beginner Level ► January 31, 2025

3 Easy Watercolor Valentine’s Day Tutorials

February 14th is around the corner so if you need some easy watercolor Valentine’s Day tutorials, I’ve got you! Here are three easy tutorials with video instruction to help you paint something for your loved...

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Join me in my cozy studio as we play with mixed media and paint imaginary birds! 🦜   Let your imagination wander! 

🖌️ More tutorials here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDZ4QqSUKLWFQA6kFmUOnRm7-CfrM_Pg1
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MATERIALS USED
• Pablo Colored Pencils: https://shrsl.com/4dsmr
• Strathmore Mixed Media Pad: https://amzn.to/44g6G4K
• Caran D'Ache Neocolor II Wax Pastels: https://shrsl.com/4v93s
• Creative Mark round 6: https://amzn.to/3Y136rk
• Kuretake Zig Clean Color Real Brush 24 colors set: https://amzn.to/4ktKpWj
• Posca paint pens: https://amzn.to/4kdz10C
• Paper towel or cotton rag
• Jar(s) of water; spray bottle

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❓QUESTION - What should I paint next?

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✅ This post includes affiliates links. This means that if you purchase the item using my link, I may receive a small commission at no extra charge to you. I will only post products that I have personally used and would recommend. The small commission helps run this blog and its activities. Thank you!

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#audreyradesign #paintwithaudrey #mixedmediaillustration #mixedmediajournal 

About this video: 
Welcome to Audrey Ra Design! I'm a teaching artist based in the Chicagoland area. I share about my healing art journey and hope that you'll find joy and inspiration as you watch my videos. If you enjoy simple and easy illustrations, this channel is for you!
My mixed media journey has been a  blast! I'm learning more and more about what I like, how I like to create, and my color palette. In this video I share about my journey so far and featuring the Kuretake Zig Clean Color Brush Pens.  

SUPPLIES
➡ Holbein Artists' Watercolor Overview: https://youtu.be/UFjFn3NOL4Y?si=EHZ_gLoc-ny3gIdL
➡ Caran D'Ache Pablo Colored Pencils: https://youtu.be/FMylXLKNNf0?si=b5N43kkt9wGKVVEN

🖌️ More tutorials here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDZ4QqSUKLWFQA6kFmUOnRm7-CfrM_Pg1
🙌🏻 Freebies: https://shop.audreyradesign.com/pages/freebies

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MATERIALS USED
• Kuretake Zig Clean Color Real Brush Pens: https://amzn.to/3YVcyfI
• Strathmore Mixed Media Pad: https://amzn.to/44g6G4K
• Paper towel or cotton rag
• Jar(s) of water; spray bottle

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Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/audreyradesign
Skillshare: https://www.skillshare.com/r/user/audreyradesign
Shop: https://shop.audreyradesign.com

❓QUESTION - What should I paint next?

🎶 MUSIC
All music from epidemicsound.com. Try free for 30 days: https://share.epidemicsound.com/gfn7dj

✅ This post includes affiliates links. This means that if you purchase the item using my link, I may receive a small commission at no extra charge to you. I will only post products that I have personally used and would recommend. The small commission helps run this blog and its activities. Thank you!

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#audreyradesign 

About me: 
Welcome to Audrey Ra Design! I'm a teaching artist based in the Chicagoland area. I share about my healing art journey and hope that you'll find joy and inspiration as you watch my videos.
Join me in my cozy studio as we play with mixed media and create cute plant pots 🪴

🖌️ More tutorials here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDZ4QqSUKLWFQA6kFmUOnRm7-CfrM_Pg1
🙌🏻 Freebies: https://shop.audreyradesign.com/pages/freebies
🛍️ Sign up for shop emails for sneak peeks, discounts, and more: https://audreyradesign.myflodesk.com/9eda45c4-1e4b-4996-8c5d-a5ea39feb83c

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MATERIALS USED
• Pablo Colored Pencils: https://shrsl.com/4dsmr
• Strathmore Mixed Media Pad: https://amzn.to/44g6G4K
• Caran D'Ache Neocolor II Wax Pastels: https://shrsl.com/4v93s
• Creative Mark round 6: https://amzn.to/3Y136rk
• Kuretake Zig Clean Color Real Brush 24 colors set: https://amzn.to/4ktKpWj
• Posca paint pens: https://amzn.to/4kdz10C
• Paper towel or cotton rag
• Jar(s) of water; spray bottle

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SUBSCRIBE 
• YouTube: @AudreyRaDesign   

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CONNECT WITH ME
Website: https://www.audreyradesign.com
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@audreyradesign
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/audreyradesign
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/audreyradesign
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/audreyradesign
Skillshare: https://www.skillshare.com/r/user/audreyradesign
Shop: https://shop.audreyradesign.com

❓QUESTION - What should I paint next?

🎶 MUSIC
All music from epidemicsound.com. Try free for 30 days: https://share.epidemicsound.com/gfn7dj

✅ This post includes affiliates links. This means that if you purchase the item using my link, I may receive a small commission at no extra charge to you. I will only post products that I have personally used and would recommend. The small commission helps run this blog and its activities. Thank you!

🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷
#audreyradesign #paintwithaudrey #mixedmediaillustration #mixedmediajournal 

About this video: 
Welcome to Audrey Ra Design! I'm a teaching artist based in the Chicagoland area. I share about my healing art journey and hope that you'll find joy and inspiration as you watch my videos. If you enjoy simple and easy illustrations, this channel is for you!
Join me in my cozy studio as we play with mixed media and draw cute umbrellas ☂️ 🌂

🖌️ More tutorials here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDZ4QqSUKLWFQA6kFmUOnRm7-CfrM_Pg1
🙌🏻 Freebies: https://shop.audreyradesign.com/pages/freebies
🛍️ Sign up for shop emails for sneak peeks, discounts, and more: https://audreyradesign.myflodesk.com/9eda45c4-1e4b-4996-8c5d-a5ea39feb83c

🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷
MATERIALS USED
• Pablo Colored Pencils: https://shrsl.com/4dsmr
• Strathmore Mixed Media Pad: https://amzn.to/44g6G4K
• Caran D'Ache Neocolor II Wax Pastels: https://shrsl.com/4v93s
• Creative Mark round 6: https://amzn.to/3Y136rk
• Kuretake Zig Clean Color Real Brush 24 colors set: https://amzn.to/4ktKpWj
• Posca paint pens: https://amzn.to/4kdz10C
• Paper towel or cotton rag
• Jar(s) of water; spray bottle

🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷
SUBSCRIBE 
• YouTube: @AudreyRaDesign   

🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷
BOOK A GROUP WORKSHOP
✨ https://www.audreyradesign.com/group-workshops/

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CONNECT WITH ME
Website: https://www.audreyradesign.com
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@audreyradesign
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/audreyradesign
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/audreyradesign
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/audreyradesign
Skillshare: https://www.skillshare.com/r/user/audreyradesign
Shop: https://shop.audreyradesign.com

❓QUESTION - What should I paint next?

🎶 MUSIC
All music from epidemicsound.com. Try free for 30 days: https://share.epidemicsound.com/gfn7dj

✅ This post includes affiliates links. This means that if you purchase the item using my link, I may receive a small commission at no extra charge to you. I will only post products that I have personally used and would recommend. The small commission helps run this blog and its activities. Thank you!

🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷
#audreyradesign #paintwithaudrey #mixedmediaillustration #mixedmediajournal 

About this video: 
Welcome to Audrey Ra Design! I'm a teaching artist based in the Chicagoland area. I share about my healing art journey and hope that you'll find joy and inspiration as you watch my videos. If you enjoy simple and easy illustrations, this channel is for you!
Beautiful and thoughtfully curated granulating watercolors set by Holbein! In this video I swatch all four sets - Landscape, Bird, Moon, Flower - and paint four paintings.

SUPPLIES
➡ Holbein Artists' Watercolor Overview: https://youtu.be/UFjFn3NOL4Y?si=EHZ_gLoc-ny3gIdL

🖌️ More tutorials here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDZ4QqSUKLWFQA6kFmUOnRm7-CfrM_Pg1
🙌🏻 Freebies: https://shop.audreyradesign.com/pages/freebies

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MATERIALS USED
• Holbein Granulating Watercolors: https://shrsl.com/4w4r0
• Legion Stonehenge Aqua Cold Pressed Watercolor Paper: https://shrsl.com/4dky3
• Creative Mark round 6
• Paper towel or cotton rag
• Jar(s) of water; spray bottle

🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷
SUBSCRIBE 
• YouTube: @AudreyRaDesign  

🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷
BOOK A GROUP WORKSHOP
✨ https://www.audreyradesign.com/group-workshops/

🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷
CONNECT WITH ME
Website: https://www.audreyradesign.com
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@audreyradesign
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/audreyradesign
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/audreyradesign
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/audreyradesign
Skillshare: https://www.skillshare.com/r/user/audreyradesign
Shop: https://shop.audreyradesign.com

❓QUESTION - What should I paint next?

🎶 MUSIC
All music from epidemicsound.com. Try free for 30 days: https://share.epidemicsound.com/gfn7dj

✅ This post includes affiliates links. This means that if you purchase the item using my link, I may receive a small commission at no extra charge to you. I will only post products that I have personally used and would recommend. The small commission helps run this blog and its activities. Thank you!

⏰ TIME CODES
0:00 // Intro
0:21 // Landscape Set
3:02 // Bird Set
4:59 // Moon Set
6:58 // Flowers Set
8:59 // First Impressions
9:56 // Painting tulips
18:11 // Painting Roses
25:19 // Painting Houseplants
32:11 // Painting Blobs
34:59 // Final Thoughts

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#audreyradesign #holbeinwatercolors #granulatingwatercolors 

About me: 
Welcome to Audrey Ra Design! I'm a teaching artist based in the Chicagoland area. I share about my healing art journey and hope that you'll find joy and inspiration as you watch my videos.
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