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Watercolor Mother’s Day Card Ideas
Beginner Level ► May 7, 2023

Watercolor Mother’s Day Card Ideas

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and if you’re looking for a way to show your appreciation for your mom, why not create a handmade card? In this post, I’ll show you three ideas...

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How to Paint: Watercolor Speckled Eggs
Beginner Level ► April 8, 2023

How to Paint: Watercolor Speckled Eggs

Spring is all about celebrating new life so let’s celebrate with some cute watercolor speckled eggs. We can add some fun textures and details. So grab your paints, and follow along in this step by...

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How to Paint: Spring Colors Watercolor Tulip Bouquet
Beginner Level ► March 27, 2023

How to Paint: Spring Colors Watercolor Tulip Bouquet

Spring has officially arrived, and all I want is a tulip bouquet! Or let’s at least paint one in watercolor together. If you love this post, you can take the mini course on how to...

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How to Paint: Watercolor Roses
Beginner Level ► February 24, 2023

How to Paint: Watercolor Roses

After leaves, watercolor roses are probably my favorite thing to paint. When I started my watercolor journey in 2016, all I wanted to do was be able to paint roses. And now here I am...

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Watercolor Color Theory and Color Wheel Basics
Beginner Level ► February 23, 2023

Watercolor Color Theory and Color Wheel Basics

Color theory and having a grasp on color wheel basics is so important with watercolors! In this post, I want to discuss the importance of color bias, color wheel basics, and some color schemes that...

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Part 6-Beginner Watercolor Exercises: Splatters and Textures
Beginner Level ► February 6, 2023

Part 6-Beginner Watercolor Exercises: Splatters and Textures

Adding splatters and textures to your painting is a fun way to spice things up! I also have a FREE online course, Watercolor Basics for the Absolute Beginner, if you want to learn more! Supplies:...

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Part 5-Beginner Watercolor Exercises: Dry Brush, Lifting, and Masking
Beginner Level ► January 30, 2023

Part 5-Beginner Watercolor Exercises: Dry Brush, Lifting, and Masking

Here are some less common but still important watercolor exercises: dry brush, lifting, and masking! I also have a FREE online course, Watercolor Basics for the Absolute Beginner, if you want to learn more! Supplies:...

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Part 4-Beginner Watercolor Exercises: Washes
Beginner Level ► January 23, 2023

Part 4-Beginner Watercolor Exercises: Washes

Washes are such an essential skill as a beginner watercolor! If you’re just getting started, make sure to catch up on the other parts (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3). And in this post, we...

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Part 3-Beginner Watercolor Exercises: Wet-on-Wet
Beginner Level ► January 16, 2023

Part 3-Beginner Watercolor Exercises: Wet-on-Wet

This is part 3 of beginner watercolor exercises and we will be looking at the wet-on-wet technique. I also have a FREE online course, Watercolor Basics for the Absolute Beginner, if you want to learn...

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Watercolor Basics: Pans or Tubes
Beginner Level ► January 13, 2023

Watercolor Basics: Pans or Tubes

Ah, the age-old question when it comes to watercolor supplies: Should I use pans or tubes? So let me share general pros and cons of both pans and tubes. And then I want to show...

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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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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 #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.  

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➡ 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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CONNECT WITH ME
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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!

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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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BOOK A GROUP WORKSHOP
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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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