How to Paint a Simple Abstract with Acrylic Inks 🎨 Art & Life Reflections

Welcome to my channel! In this video, I’m diving into the world of acrylic inks with a fun exploration of composition. I’m using a mix of indigo and white acrylic ink on cold press watercolor paper, experimenting with different brush techniques. I’ll show you how the interplay of colors and textures creates beautiful, abstract designs. Painting is a journey for me, filled with relaxation and creativity, and I hope to inspire beginner artists to embrace their artistic side! Join me as I share my process and reflections on creating art for personal enjoyment. Don’t forget to like and subscribe for more art adventures!

00:00 Intro
00:30 Brushstrokes
02:26 Applying Acrylic Ink with a Dropper (or Pipette)
03:50 Mark Making with Posca Pens
05:55 Removing the Tape!
07:35 How I Got Back into Art After 20 Years
09:10 The Online Class I Took that Introduced Me to Making Abstract Art
10:50 Why Making Abstract Art is Such a Good Challenge
12:27 Leaving White Space
14:15 It's Okay to Not Be Good When You're a Beginner!
14:45 Figuring Out What You Like & Don't Like in Your Art
15:20 Parallels in Life and Art
16:45 The Finished Product

Resources mentioned:
The online course that originally inspired me to pick up my brushes again and try my hand at abstract art:

-- Art Supplies used in the video --
Acrylic Inks in Indigo, Transparent Raw Umber & Titanium White:

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[RenBrennanArt]

Let me know what you'd like to see next, especially if you're a beginner artist. I plan to create more content with watercolor paints, acrylic paints, colored pencils, collage, gel printing... you name it! Time to use all those materials I've been stashing, and have some fun!

[mywifetheartist]

REN I love this abstract I will have to try this. What I love about it is just go with the flow. 😊😊❤❤❤

[kspringer]

I really enjoy your abstract videos using acrylic inks. I'd never used inks with a brush before! These are so simple and enjoyable to create, and may now be my go-to technique for warming up. Great way to just enjoy the process. Well done!

[ArtBookNook]

What really come across is how much you are enjoying yourself. Great video...

[littlecrookedhouse]

I love Laura Horn too. I struggle with being free with my art…there is a lot that goes in the rubbish. I am trying to embrace those. You have given me such inspiration for the next attempt xx

[artfulthings]

Awesome! Very soothing and relaxing. I really enjoy your story too. Thank you for sharing

[ButterBingAling]

I'm really liking your videos! So glad you popped up in my feed :)
I've always wanted to try making some abstract art, so thank you for the inspo for a simple exercise to start with!

[mmcnatt]

I love this video so much. Your artwork is beautiful. Your conversation and advice is so helpful and inspiring. I’m a complete beginner - one who just bought some supplies, started messing with them and crumpled in dismay and the disaster in front of me. Your video showed up at the exact right moment and I’m so grateful you made it. I’d love to see a video about your progression as you mentioned and will be eagerly watching my feed for you! Oh, and I was also touched by your comment that your art parallels your life. I’ve experienced that in other ways and hearing your observation makes me even more excited to grow and see what new things this can teach me.

[monicapaccione]

Yeah - love this one as well! So great of a discussion on the white space part! And life and art similarities - oh I can relate. So poignant for what we talk about last summer! Love this 💕. What is the tape you’re using? Love that you’re repurposing from your daughter. I have art masking tape I will try. Can’t wait to do so! More of these videos would be awesome!

[ilanamayerson]

Love your videos. I’ve just bought some myself and started to experiment with them. Do you think that they can be blend with anything else than water? I’ll keep watching you and hope to c more of your paintings. Thank you very much and good luck ❤

[maam]

I’m wondering where I can get the masking tape you used. TIA 😊