Creative Flow - Beautiful Abstracts Using Organic Flows Of Paint

Discover the Magic of Fluid Art: A Beginner's Guide to Organic Watercolor Techniques

Unlock your creative potential with this immersive course exploring the captivating world of fluid art! Learn to create stunning abstract art by allowing watercolor and acrylic inks to organically flow and blend on paper, resulting in unique and mesmerizing pieces.

This class demystifies the process of fluid painting, emphasizing experimentation and embracing the beauty of happy accidents. You'll discover how to trust the process and find joy in the unpredictable nature of this artistic medium. Learn to release creative pressure and find a meditative flow as colors mingle and bleed together.

What You'll Learn:

• Organic Color Flow: Master techniques for allowing colors to naturally blend and create captivating patterns.
• Experimentation & Failure: Understand that "ugly art" is a crucial step in the creative process. Follow along as I share my early experiments and the journey to beautiful finished pieces.
• Color Mixing & Selection: Learn how to choose harmonious color palettes and develop your own unique combinations.
• Paper Selection: Explore different watercolor paper options, including Canson Coldpress 140lb (ideal for beginners) and Arches cold press 300lb (for handling high water content).
• Alternative Paint Types: Discover how to adapt the techniques using acrylic paints, watercolor paints, acrylic fluid paint, and watercolor inks.
• Mark-Making Techniques: Learn how to enhance your fluid art with various post-drying mark-making techniques.
• Foraging for Unique Tools: Explore the possibility of foraging for natural materials to create unique tools for mark-making.

Who is this course for?

• Beginner Artists: No prior experience necessary!
• Art Enthusiasts: Anyone interested in exploring new artistic techniques.
• Creatives Seeking Relaxation: Find a calming and meditative art practice.
• Those Interested in Abstract Art: Learn to create visually stunning abstract pieces.

Supplies Needed:

• Watercolor Paper: Canson Coldpress 140lb (starter) and Arches cold press 300lb (recommended for high water content).
• Acrylic Inks: A variety of colors (substitutions with watercolors, acrylics, or watercolor inks are welcome).
• Watercolor Brushes: A larger mop brush and hake brushes are ideal.
• Painter's Tape: For securing your paper.

Join me on this exciting artistic journey and discover the joy of fluid art! Learn to embrace the unexpected, find beauty in imperfection, and create stunning abstract watercolor paintings.