Abstract COMPOSITION Sketchbook Exercise - Day 5 (Creative Elements Challenge)

Today is the final day of the challenge, and the task is to paint a bunch of mini paintings in your sketchbook.
🎨 5-DAY Creative Elements Challenge 🎨

In the lesson, I create another grid in my sketchbook. More squares!! This is optional; the main idea is to work small and try out different ways of arranging elements and using light, medium, and dark colours. If you choose to work in layers, you might want to go back and work on your other sketchbook pages while the paint is drying.

For the exercise, I am using:
Daniel Smith Watercolour in Goethite and Naphthamide Maroon
Amsterdam Acrylic Ink in White
Derivan Matisse Flow Acrylic Paint in Antique White and Skin Tone Light
Plus, there's some coffee!

Thank you, everyone, for being a part of the challenge and sharing your creations under the hashtag #creativeelementschallenge.

I’m feeling inspired, and I hope you are too!

Music Credit: If I Were You by Alsever Lake (via Soundstripe)
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🌻 Hello there, If you're new around here, I'm Laura Horn, an artist based in the Adelaide Hills. I teach online classes on how to paint abstracts and botanicals in acrylic, watercolour, and mixed media. If you are looking for a weekly dose of creative encouragement and inspiration, press subscribe!

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[pamelaarcos]

Thanks a lot for your lovely lessons. ❤❤❤

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Laura, I wanted to express my gratitude for initiating this challenge. It was truly a delightful experience. I have enrolled in several of your courses before and you have always exceeded my expectations. Your teaching and artistic abilities are simply amazing. Thank

[AjaArrow]

I have enjoyed this challenge so much.

[karenvilleda]

dear Laura, because your artwork is so free-flowing and expressive, did you ever come across the issue of replicating your work in a larger scale once you liked a small piece that you made when you first got started?

[greggtransky]

Wonderful course, that you much. Best wishes, Sondra

[Nightwind-nnwn]

LOVE COMING ACROSS THIS, YOU ARE AN INSPIRATION IN NATURAL ART....I LOVE!!

[alicardosi]

Thank you so much Laura for your generosity in sharing this challenge. I've really enjoyed watching and look forward to trying out some of your ideas.

[charliebuchanan]

Dear Laura. I've just come across your Creative Challenge. I love the way you present and share your art and ideas. You have such a generous spirit. I'm a fledgling 'artist' and felt very stuck. I've just watched all 5 videos in a row and feel totally inspired to get going with my own little project. Thank you so much. All the way from Northumberland, England. (love your podcasts with Richie, too).

[rebeccamoore]

What a fun, inviting, and unique challenge! Thank you so much!

[patseeley]

I really enjoyed this course. I can see my confidence improving day by day! Thanks so much!❤

[louisesuth]

Thank you for sharing this series Laura. I have done the courses previously, and this was a nice little push to go back and use my learning

[mirandamaria]

thank you for this 5 day challenge, I feel so inspired after watching them all and can't wait to go back and actually tag along the challenges.

[jennifermatthaeicottrell]

thank you so much for this great challenge!! I LOVED the short period do time needed to do the challenges!

[Suzi]

Thank you for doing this challenge. 🙋🏼‍♀️🌻🇨🇦

[nicolegaron]

Formidable! Vous êtes tellement créative et inspirante!

[MonicaRiggins]

Thank you so much for sharing your passion and knowledge. I love your color pallets and your ideas.
Take care!

[nancybochsler]

Thank you Laura! I really enjoyed this challenge!

[ladymarya]

THIS IS SUCH AN AMAZING SERIES!!! Im hoping for more of this because it was extremely helpful

[ChapmanGriffith]

I’ve throughly enjoyed the entire 5 day challenges. Thank you so very much.

[perlagaffney]

I just love watching your workings, your sharing, your entire approach and presentation ❤. Thank you for relaxing me 😊