In this article I introduce Kate Rebecca Leach’s new book, “Creative Abstract Watercolor”, while sharing the fun samplers I made from the projects in the book along with my own mark making ideas and watercolor painting techniques. Plus, you’ll find samplers I created inspired by the book that you can download for your own reference.
Circular Motion is a watercolor and pen marks painting by artist Tristina Dietz Elmes. At the time of writing this article, this artwork is available to purchase by just clicking the picture.
Below is the full video workshop of my live painting session. The watercolor paints and accessories used in the video are listed afterwards in this article. Enjoy! 🎨
Here is a PDF download of the marks and paint sampler pages I made shown in the video above. Enjoy!
Feel free to ask me follow-up questions in the comments below. Thanks for watching!!! 😍
Purple Storm watercolor and pen painting by artist Tristina Dietz Elmes. At the time of writing this article, this artwork is available to purchase by just clicking the picture.
Supplies List for Abstract Watercolor Projects
Here is the book I mentioned during the show as well as the supplies list for the watercolor paints and accessories shown. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases for links below that lead to Amazon.
Book - Creative Abstract Watercolor by Kate Rebecca Leach - https://amzn.to/401q4Pn
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Kristy Rice Watercolor Travel Tin Set of 12 Half Pans - https://amzn.to/4fKZmQM
Kuretake Gansai Tambi Starry Colors - https://amzn.to/3Pn7ImP
Daniel Smith Watercolor Tube Cascade Green 5ml - https://amzn.to/3DSwybK
Daniel Smith Watercolor Tube Perylene Green 5ml - https://amzn.to/4fGZ7pP
Daniel Smith Watercolor Tube Cobalt Teal Blue 5ml - https://amzn.to/403eint
Winsor Newton Professional Watercolor Tube Cerulean Blue 15ml - https://amzn.to/4a9H4rs
Winsor Newton Professional Watercolor Field Box Set of 12 Half Pans (traditional colors) - https://amzn.to/4j42N7V
Daniel Smith Essentials Watercolor "Split Primary" 5ml Tubes Set of 6 - https://amzn.to/40lSZ1U
Kristy Rice Empty Travel Tin Set of 24 Watercolor Half Pans - https://amzn.to/3Pv11PD
Empty Watercolor Pans Set of 48 Half Pans with Magnetic Backing - https://amzn.to/3BLx377
Ceramic Palette 8 Well with Brush Rests Built In - https://amzn.to/3W7lYns
Ceramic Stacking Palette Cups Set of 12 - https://amzn.to/4fjKiJG
Pebeo Drawing Gum Masking Fluid 45ml Bottle (Natural Latex) with 3 Brushes - https://amzn.to/3C4ZqwU
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Fineline Precision Fluid Applicator Pen Refillable (Masking Fluid, Ink, Fluid Acrylics, etc.) 20guage Needle Tip - https://amzn.to/3Pqi2uC
Rubber Cement Pick Up Eraser for Masking Fluid Removal - https://amzn.to/4a7V6cM
Faber Castel Collapsible Travel Water Holder with Brush Rest - https://amzn.to/3DH2TT7
Sakura Micron Pens Various Nib Sizes Set of 10 - https://amzn.to/4g3UdUt
Sakura Micron Pens 05 Nib Various Colors Set of 8 - https://amzn.to/407Gq90
Pentel Arts Pocket Brush Pen with 2 Refill Cartridges - https://amzn.to/407Gq90
UniBall Signo Broad Tip Pens Set of 3 White, Silver, Gold - https://amzn.to/3DJI5u0
Posca White Acrylic Paint Pens Set of 3 - https://amzn.to/3C3sOUm
Canson XL Cold Press Textured Watercolor Paper Pad 140lb 9x12in 30 Sheets - https://amzn.to/48VmY3m
Fabriano Studio Hot Press Smooth Watercolor Paper Pad 140lb 9x12in 50 Sheets - https://amzn.to/3W8sxq6
Fabriano Mixed Media Jumbo Paper Pad 108lb 9x12in 150 Sheets - https://amzn.to/4j6M1oM
Princeton Velvetouch Brush Set of 4 - https://amzn.to/3CANcfs
Princeton Velvetouch 1/4" Willow's Blender Scrubber Brush w/Stiff Angled End - https://amzn.to/3ZmCeDd
Kristy Rice Watercolor Brush Set of 6 in Cute Floral Carry Pouch - https://amzn.to/4fRkDIC
Kristy Rice Travel Brush Size 6 Round in Pouch - https://amzn.to/4g7oh20
Plastic Dropper Pipettes Set of 20 - https://amzn.to/412Ymnr
Wood Brush Rest Stand Set of 2 Holds 4 Brushes Each - https://amzn.to/3OrurOi
My Recommended Cloth-Like Viva Paper Towels - https://amzn.to/3Ur9rLA
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Tumbled Tide watercolor and pen marks painting by artist Tristina Dietz Elmes. At the time of writing this article, this artwork is available to purchase by just clicking the picture.
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