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Painted Willow Art Paint Along - Abstract Squares
Instagram peeps asked, so here ya go! Making abstract art is a great way to reduce stress, unwind and help clear you mind and allow more creative thinking. In this video we take a look at how to make some fun abstract squares that fit the idea of a therapeutic art project.
There is a distinction between Art Therapy and therapeutic art. Art Therapy is a modality in the world of professional therapy that requires a certified therapist. The goal is to help you work through mental health issues with a licensed therapist using art as a tool. This is for the bigger things you're dealing with Therapeutic art is a different thing and more for the smaller things. Now I know big and small are relative terms that we may all define differently, but hopefully you understand what I mean.. It is designed to help you reduce stress, calm a racing mind, relax, think more clearly, etc. You do this without a therapist and it can take many forms. This is therapeutic art.
There is no right way to make abstract art like this, so in this video I'm going to show you one way I do it and hopefully it will help you get started with a practice like this of your own. This type of art is my go-to when I need to calm my mind and de-stress a little.
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✏️ Supplies Needed ✏️
I have only provided specific links for the things that can't be found at any art/craft supply store, and I do not get commission on anything I recommend - these are just the supplies I love.
Paper: Any 140 lb. watercolor paper will work, but I usually use Arches. This can be spendy, so Strathmore 400 is a more affordable option but still good paper. At the end of the day, use what you have - just try to make sure it's 140 lbs. or more. That helps with warping.
Pens: If you are drawing on top, pretty much any pen will work. If you are drawing first, you want a waterproof pen. I love the Uni-ball Eye Micro and Uni-ball Deluxe - both are ballpoint, which stand up to the texture on watercolor paper very well.
Watercolor: I mostly use either Daniel Smith brand or handmade watercolors, but in these videos I generally use the two below - they are good beginner sets and aren't terribly expensive
www.josielewis.com/wcshop
www.artphilosophy.com/
Tape: I am currently loving Scotch Wall Safe Tape, but washi tape is a good alternative. If you use masking tape or painters tape, make sure you de-tack them a bit because they can rip the paper more.
Eraser: Because people ask! :) I love the Pentel Hi-Polymer white erasers
Brushes: I really love the watercolor brushes from Nfinity Arts by Fibnacci - nfinityarts.com/pages/art-supplies
I also used a bunch of different supplies like a fan brush, a palette knife and sponges. You can use literally anything you can drag paint with in this type of art making.
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ABOUT MY CHANNEL:
My channel is solely about helping people tap into their own creativity. I mainly create paint-along and how-to videos for beginning drawing and watercolor painting to get people started on their art journey. I also teach classes on using art as a stress relieving and meditative practice.
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Painted Willow Art Owl Paint Along - June 2023
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Learn to paint a whimsical watercolor owl using, whether you're a beginner artist or if you've been painting for a while. We will use light washes of color to obtain a pastel look. We'll add doodle embellishments and talk about how to cover spots where you've gone out of the lines. Video run time is approx. 1 hour 💻 Subscribe for more free paint-along and therapeutic art videos: ua-cam.com/chan...
Painted Willow Art Paint Along - Blob Monster
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Wanna paint a fun, whimsical watercolor blob monster with me? This is an easy and fun watercolor project that is fun to use for making cards. Kids will love this one too! It's quick and easy and lots of ways to customize and make it your own. 💻 Subscribe for more free paint-along and therapeutic art videos: ua-cam.com/channels/4EdDyukhxQ55u9yOjiUFOw.html Want to join my Kofi art club to get mor...
Painted Willow Art Paint-Along Dinosaurs (watercolor)
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Whimsical watercolor paint along video showing you how to create dinosaurs and reptile creatures. Good for all ages and geared for beginners. I'll show you start to finish how to create three fun and whimsical creatures. 💻 Subscribe for more free paint-along and therapeutic art videos: ua-cam.com/channels/4EdDyukhxQ55u9yOjiUFOw.html Want to join my Kofi art club to get more videos and more in-d...
Painted Willow Art Day & Night Paint-Along Video
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Paint along with Painted Willow Art to make this two piece day and night themed whimsical watercolor & doodle painting. In this paint along video, I'll show you how to paint a 2 themed painting on one piece of paper that will incorporate both a day and night theme, as well as fanciful doodles in spots. 💻 Subscribe for more free paint-along and therapeutic art videos: ua-cam.com/channels/4EdDyuk...
Painted Willow Art Paint-Along - Watercolor Flower Triptych
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Watercolor Flower Triptic painting how-to. I'm just a girl, her cell phone camera and watercolor sharing with you how to create a whimsical watercolor flower painting of 3 different panels. This is called a triptych. Once painted, you have lots of options to do with the final painting. We make the drawing and painting easy, so beginners and more advanced painters alike will enjoy the process. 💻...
Doodle Drawing Circles and Lines with Painted Willow Art
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Everyone asked for more doodle drawing, so here you go! In this doodle drawing video, we'll look at starting with lines and circles and creating an eye catching doodle drawing with a watercolor background. You'll learn a handful of new doodle patterns, how to create an easy watercolor background and how to start your drawing with something other than a scribble. 💻 Subscribe for more free paint-...
Doodle Drawng Video 5 - Bonus Video
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Part 5 - Learn how to make an easy doodle drawing that will help you relax and de-stress a bit. Doodling is an easy art activity that doesn't really require drawing skills because it is abstract based and done with simple lines and shapes. I LOVE doodling for everything from relaxing and easing my mind to helping me concentrate. You heard that right - doodling an help you concentrate. Have you ...
Doodle Drawing Video 4
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Part 4 - Learn how to make an easy doodle drawing that will help you relax and de-stress a bit. Doodling is an easy art activity that doesn't really require drawing skills because it is abstract based and done with simple lines and shapes. I LOVE doodling for everything from relaxing and easing my mind to helping me concentrate. You heard that right - doodling an help you concentrate. Have you ...
Doodle Drawing Video 3
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Part 3 - Learn how to make an easy doodle drawing that will help you relax and de-stress a bit. Doodling is an easy art activity that doesn't really require drawing skills because it is abstract based and done with simple lines and shapes. I LOVE doodling for everything from relaxing and easing my mind to helping me concentrate. You heard that right - doodling an help you concentrate. Have you ...
Doodle Drawing - Part 2
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Part 2 - Learn how to make an easy doodle drawing that will help you relax and de-stress a bit. Doodling is an easy art activity that doesn't really require drawing skills because it is abstract based and done with simple lines and shapes. I LOVE doodling for everything from relaxing and easing my mind to helping me concentrate. You heard that right - doodling an help you concentrate. Have you ...
Doodle Drawing Video - Part 1
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Part 1 - Learn how to make an easy doodle drawing that will help you relax and de-stress a bit. Doodling is an easy art activity that doesn't really require drawing skills because it is abstract based and done with simple lines and shapes. I LOVE doodling for everything from relaxing and easing my mind to helping me concentrate. You heard that right - doodling an help you concentrate. Have you ...
Painted Willow Art Paint-Along Loose Flowers
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In this video, we are creating loose blue watercolor flowers in a very easy and free-form way. We'll look at freehanding a design, mixing colors and easy ways to create layered interest. The final painting can be used for yourself, for gifting, for creating cards - tons of uses for this technique! Want to join my Kofi community to get more videos and more in-depth art how-to's and all the fun a...
Painted Willow Art - Paint Along Winter Polar Bear - Do this one with the KIDS!
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This watercolor and doodle paint-along video is designed for you to do along with the kids in your life (or just yourself if you like). My thought was that with so many kids home on winter break, it might be fun to have an activity to do with them. We use watercolor and doodle drawing techniques to create a fun winter polar bear based on an idea I got from a first grade teacher in our local sch...
Making holiday tags with @PaintedWillowArt
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Making holiday tags with @PaintedWillowArt
Painted Willow Art Paint-Along - Holiday Trees
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Painted Willow Art Paint-Along - Holiday Trees
Painted Willow Art Watercolor Q&A Part 1 (water mgmt, beginner paints)
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Painted Willow Art Watercolor Q&A Part 1 (water mgmt, beginner paints)
Paint Along Watercolor Turtle - Painted Willow Art
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Paint Along Watercolor Turtle - Painted Willow Art
Painted Willow Art Paint-Along Hot Air Balloon
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Painted Willow Art Paint-Along Hot Air Balloon
Paint-Along with Painted Willow Art - Color Mixing Made Easy
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Paint-Along with Painted Willow Art - Color Mixing Made Easy
Spring Flowers Watercolor Paint Along - Painted Willow Art
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Spring Flowers Watercolor Paint Along - Painted Willow Art
Painted Willow Art Paint-Along Whimsical Elephant
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Painted Willow Art Paint-Along Whimsical Elephant
Whimsical Cats Paint-Along - Painted Willow Art
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Whimsical Cats Paint-Along - Painted Willow Art
Paint Along Whimsical Rabbit Painted Willow Art
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Paint Along Whimsical Rabbit Painted Willow Art
Painted Along Narwhal Painted Willow Art
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Painted Along Narwhal Painted Willow Art
Paint-Along Valentine - Painted Willow Art
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Paint-Along Valentine - Painted Willow Art
Alternating Shapes Meditative Art Technique with Painted Willow Art
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Alternating Shapes Meditative Art Technique with Painted Willow Art
Paint-Along Watercolor Funky Flowers with Painted Willow Art
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Paint-Along Watercolor Funky Flowers with Painted Willow Art
Painted Willow Art Paint-Along - Whimsical Moon
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Painted Willow Art Paint-Along - Whimsical Moon
Paint Along Whimsical Fox with Painted Willow Art
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Paint Along Whimsical Fox with Painted Willow Art

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  • @HeatherValentineMsFoodie
    @HeatherValentineMsFoodie День тому

    He is sooo cute ❤❤❤

  • @yvonnapona8338
    @yvonnapona8338 День тому

    Love It ❤

  • @BethNitch
    @BethNitch 5 днів тому

    Have you done any turtles yet?

  • @djlinblx
    @djlinblx 10 днів тому

    You and your tutorials are wonderful. Thank you for taking the time and effort to create these videos for us.

  • @sunnyscott4876
    @sunnyscott4876 15 днів тому

    Any time you tell me I can paint blobs, 🎨 I'm in ! 😅

  • @donnacarraway9182
    @donnacarraway9182 22 дні тому

    Sweet message! I’m a newbie but have seen enough that you just get a thumbs up before I even watch! 😊😊😊

  • @donnacarraway9182
    @donnacarraway9182 23 дні тому

    Love how you teach!!! TYSM!

  • @donnacarraway9182
    @donnacarraway9182 29 днів тому

    Soooo fun! Thank you!

  • @emelizabecker458
    @emelizabecker458 Місяць тому

    This is cool crazy Ele😂.

  • @vickinewman5410
    @vickinewman5410 Місяць тому

    I loooove this. Starting mine this afternoon. Thank you so so much 💙💙💙

  • @rowenodell7402
    @rowenodell7402 Місяць тому

    Cutest elephant I’ve ever seen!!! Great concept.

  • @joanpringle-canning2834
    @joanpringle-canning2834 Місяць тому

    🌻🌻🦋🦋🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛🌷🌷

  • @TessaJones-xs6rr
    @TessaJones-xs6rr Місяць тому

    Thank you so much I'm loving this style 😊

  • @beccabuckner700
    @beccabuckner700 Місяць тому

    Too cute

  • @Criscmg2011
    @Criscmg2011 2 місяці тому

    What a whimsical bunny! Love ❤️ your artwork and creativity! Thank you! I really enjoyed watching this!

  • @carolchampney7315
    @carolchampney7315 2 місяці тому

    Would you please put a tutorial out on watercoloring a whimsical mouse, in the style of the whimsical rabbit? Please!

  • @user-tp7wx8bm1q
    @user-tp7wx8bm1q 2 місяці тому

    So fun, thanks! Need to buy a new black gel pen.. mine is a unibell vision needle (not gel??) and says waterproof but was not and ran so had to be really careful.

  • @cheryltackett6415
    @cheryltackett6415 2 місяці тому

    I know this is 3 years ago but so glad I found you

  • @debleighton-bowlby3412
    @debleighton-bowlby3412 2 місяці тому

    I’ll be making this! Thanks!

  • @CoralieBrown-ol4dg
    @CoralieBrown-ol4dg 2 місяці тому

    I love this wonderfully inspiring video. I'm a beginner. You have a lovely way of explaining everything, thank you so much.⚘️⚘️⚘️

  • @annetaylor-wx5dk
    @annetaylor-wx5dk 2 місяці тому

    I like the way you say, just let it run !! that's my kind of painting...............uk

  • @leniberzins3539
    @leniberzins3539 2 місяці тому

    This is a great fun warm up painting, so cute!

  • @annetaylor-wx5dk
    @annetaylor-wx5dk 2 місяці тому

    bit difficult looking sideways ....................

  • @michellejeffery2884
    @michellejeffery2884 2 місяці тому

    Wow this is amazing, only just found your art videos so I have lots to watch 😊

  • @annetaylor-wx5dk
    @annetaylor-wx5dk 2 місяці тому

    I love making these as cards for my young friends............................and they are all younger than me........I'm 80. Thanks.

  • @nancycrutchfield117
    @nancycrutchfield117 2 місяці тому

    As always love it! I will be trying these flowers for sure. TFS enjoyed as usual

  • @selmadoc
    @selmadoc 2 місяці тому

    I'm from Brazil, your english is very clear for me and I'm loving all this! I' m also 66 and love learn watercolor with you!

  • @debcavan
    @debcavan 2 місяці тому

    It is so cute. I ordered the acrylic paper and will try it. If you have problems removing tape use a hair dryer to heat it.

  • @infiniteawareness2698
    @infiniteawareness2698 2 місяці тому

    I love this! Thank you ❤❤❤

  • @nancycrutchfield117
    @nancycrutchfield117 3 місяці тому

    Wow again you’re so creative really enjoy watching you paint! I. Waiting on my watercolor paper to arrive so I can try some things. TFS 😀

  • @vikkibyington3066
    @vikkibyington3066 3 місяці тому

    Adorable owl!! I would love to use this on a Birthday card. Wondering what the Owl would look like with his eyes open for a card. Do you ever teach on an easy font to make the writing on a card look special? I have made a pretty decent painting for a card then imo ruined it with the writing. I would say something like Hoo’s Having a Birthday? I have some stamps for inside or I write a note in my own handwriting. I’m really enjoying your whimsical art as well as those that are not whimsical. God bless you. 🙏🏻 🦉 🦉💜

  • @vikkibyington3066
    @vikkibyington3066 3 місяці тому

    I just found you recently when I was actually looking for whimsical and really like your channel. I also love this one of the flowers. I am so much a very obvious untalented person who loves to try to create. 😂 I’m in very poor health so I do my painting in bed which is a challenge but it is something that gives me a hobby to help pass these long days. I especially love to make cards and that lets me also encourage others as well. But back to this video….i love it. It is beautiful and simple. I love tutorials that are not overwhelming and make me feel defeated before I start. I also have problems with florals….these are lovely and simple. I love the blue shade. I know this is an old video but if you still have the last plate you used to mix your paint on the various designs around its perimeter would make great embellishments for abstracts or fill ins like the Sun 🌞 Moon 🌕 you did on one sheet of paper. Thanks for your efforts and sharing your talents. Vikki from NE Tennessee. 💜🙏🏻 🌸 💐 🌺

  • @susanthiedt8881
    @susanthiedt8881 3 місяці тому

    This is so darn CUTE!! I love it! Thanks for sharing!

  • @lindap2869
    @lindap2869 3 місяці тому

    Love love the rabbit. I smiled through your whole video.

  • @susanthiedt8881
    @susanthiedt8881 3 місяці тому

    Absolutely adorable! Thanks for the tutorial!!!😊

  • @infiniteawareness2698
    @infiniteawareness2698 3 місяці тому

    I can’t believe how many times you wiped the paper with your hand before starting. Why so much fondling of the paper?

    • @PaintedWillowArt
      @PaintedWillowArt 3 місяці тому

      Does it matter?

    • @infiniteawareness2698
      @infiniteawareness2698 3 місяці тому

      No…. I was just having a moment of being curious. But I do love your style and work. ❤❤❤. Thank you for sharing your gift ❤

    • @PaintedWillowArt
      @PaintedWillowArt 3 місяці тому

      @infiniteawareness2698 Honestly - It's just me & my cell phone camera recording these. Idea in mind but no script. It may just have been that I was thinking while talking & that's just what my hand did. 🤷‍♀️. Sorry if my reply felt snarky. I (and all people putting stuff out publicly) get some of the strangest interactions sometimes. The word "fondling" may have made me a little defensive because I've had some of those strange interactions start with words like that. Perfectly valid word, but also one that gets used maliciously sometimes. Forgive me for being defensive if your question was honest. 🤎

  • @katl6426
    @katl6426 3 місяці тому

    Great teaching thanks 😊

  • @lucyl6425
    @lucyl6425 3 місяці тому

    Just found your channel …WHAT FUN! This is adorable i love it so cuteI thought that looks done and then you add more and wow! I don’t think I can come up with the tiny squiggles and lines on my own, but I’d like too lol. HAPPY CHANNEL!!! ❤❤❤

    • @PaintedWillowArt
      @PaintedWillowArt 3 місяці тому

      Thanks so much! Sometimes coming up with doodle ideas is challenging, but if you have Pinterest, you can search for zendoodles, zentangle or doodle art to give you ideas.😁💙

  • @beccabuckner700
    @beccabuckner700 3 місяці тому

    Too cute

  • @norenebroyles283
    @norenebroyles283 3 місяці тому

    Thank you sooo much…I love your optimism and appreciate your positive support!!!

  • @beccabuckner700
    @beccabuckner700 3 місяці тому

    Super cute. Thank you

  • @nancycrutchfield117
    @nancycrutchfield117 3 місяці тому

    Love it again! TFS

  • @nancycrutchfield117
    @nancycrutchfield117 3 місяці тому

    Love your style TFS enjoy your videos ❤. Curious to see what you put, if anything in the middle 😀

    • @PaintedWillowArt
      @PaintedWillowArt 3 місяці тому

      Thanks! On this one, I didn't end up putting anything in the middle but you could put doodles, words - pretty much anything you want. You could even cut out someone's picture and glue it on in the center!😁💙💙💙

  • @nancycrutchfield117
    @nancycrutchfield117 3 місяці тому

    Bluuuu moooon you look so good standing aloooone❤️. Lov3 your whimsical moon face and doodles! TFS

    • @PaintedWillowArt
      @PaintedWillowArt 3 місяці тому

      "Blue moon, you knew just what I was there for. You heard me saying a prayer for Someone I really could care for." 😁💙 Thanks so much!! Appreciate you watching!💙💙💙

  • @beccabuckner700
    @beccabuckner700 3 місяці тому

    Went thru your play list and thought I suggest doing a whimsical angel fish. Love your painting

    • @PaintedWillowArt
      @PaintedWillowArt 3 місяці тому

      Thank you, and thanks for the suggestion!🤎🤎🤎

  • @debbieleger8011
    @debbieleger8011 3 місяці тому

    Love love your tutorial. Thank you so much <3

  • @beccabuckner700
    @beccabuckner700 3 місяці тому

    Just found you on Utube. Great projects and made me feel more confident to do this. Thank you

    • @PaintedWillowArt
      @PaintedWillowArt 3 місяці тому

      Glad it helped you feel confident- thanks for watching!💙💙💙

  • @beccabuckner700
    @beccabuckner700 3 місяці тому

    Definitely love this. Thank you

    • @PaintedWillowArt
      @PaintedWillowArt 3 місяці тому

      Thanks! Glad you liked it - thanks for watching.💚💚💚

  • @suekemp3019
    @suekemp3019 3 місяці тому

    hi from england i have just literally found you and just completed a whimsical rabbit just love your work combining lots of different mediums paint inks etc so much expression i'm new to this but loving working along to your videos for inspiration .i'm so excited to of found you .❤

    • @PaintedWillowArt
      @PaintedWillowArt 3 місяці тому

      Hi from the States! Glad to have you watching & painting along. Thanks for watching!🩷🩷🩷

  • @juliewaller4211
    @juliewaller4211 3 місяці тому

    I love your videos! The main reason is that the whimsical designs work so well for beginning watercolorists like me. "It doesn't need to be perfect" seems to me to be more true with designs like those you teach. My oops moments can be incorporated into the design without ruining my work. Perfect for someone like me -- a perfectionist who, if it isn't perfect, it's trash. I'm working through it and am not so hard on myself these days but people like you make it easier. Thank you!

    • @PaintedWillowArt
      @PaintedWillowArt 3 місяці тому

      Oh - thank you so much! I'm a recovering perfectionist myself. It's a battle some days!🤣 I love helping people learn that imperfect doesn't mean bad - because it took me a long time to figure that out. I love watercolor for that because it's never perfect, but if you can embrace that, it sure is fun! Thanks for being here!💛💛💛