In this video tutorial, I demonstrate how to create a calming and creative watercolor sampler featuring concentric circles, inspired by the techniques in the book Creative Abstract Watercolor. Using shades of orange, red, and pink, I paint concentric circles on watercolor paper from one of my custom handmade journals. After letting the watercolor dry, I return to the piece to add interesting and dynamic mark-making details, transforming the simple circles into an abstract work of art. This relaxing exercise is perfect for any skill level and can be done on any type of paper or in a handmade journal.


*Supplies I'm using in this video:
(Some of the links are affiliate links. If you use my link, I get a small commission, which will go toward my art supplies and to support this channel! I appreciate your support!!)

Handmade Art Journal - **New class - Fabric Snippet Rolls and Clusters: Enhancing Your Art Journal
Available on my site: https://2lilowls.com/product/fabric-s...
And Skillshare: https://skl.sh/3Vq9JRS

The Color Cube - https://sarahrenaeclark.com/colorcube...
Creative Abstract Watercolor book - https://amzn.to/3zdBpSY

Ocean Paper watercolor sets: https://theoceanpaper.com/collections...
Posca - Ultra Fine to Fine Paint Marker Pens - black: https://amzn.to/3ZhP4Dd
Posca - Ultra Fine to Fine Paint Marker Pens: white - https://amzn.to/3zmTtKm
Posca Paint Marker Medium Point (PC-5M) 29 Colors - https://amzn.to/3Zn1bij

*My very favorite supplies that I might mention in every video:

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StencilGirl Stencil Club - https://www.stencilgirlproducts.com/s...

Joggles Stencils: https://shrsl.com/4e32b


*Facebook Group for Art Peeps:   / deniselovecreativecommunity  

Favorite Paper:
Hahnemuhle Collection 100% Cotton Watercolor Pad - https://amzn.to/43mlJGA
Arches Watercolor Pad 9x12-inch - https://amzn.to/3PF9Jfi
12x16 Khadi Paper - https://amzn.to/3uOHJOG
8x8 Khadi Paper - https://amzn.to/3SVVKlL
Artway Indigo Journal - https://amzn.to/3SZngPf

Favorite Pens/pencils:
Faber-Castell Graphite Pencil Pitt Graphite Matt 14B - https://amzn.to/443RhB0
Faber-Castell Graphite Aquarelle Water-Soluble Single Pencil, 6B - https://amzn.to/3tmLA4h
STABILO All-STABILO -Black - https://amzn.to/3URofU8
Posca - Ultra Fine to Fine Paint Marker Pens Set - https://amzn.to/3wLmIVR
Archer & Olive - https://www.archerandolive.com/collec...



Inks:
Kuretake GOLD MICA Ink - https://amzn.to/3oG04dt
Kuretake Gold mica Paste - https://amzn.to/3V2EpYZ
Kuretake Zig Gold Marker - https://shopsketch.com/pages/ambassad...


Favorite Paints:
Masha's Watercolors - selections vary - https://www.etsy.com/shop/MashasWater...
Kuretake Watercolor Gansai Tambi 48 Color set - https://amzn.to/3qaThZW
Kuretake Watercolors Art Nouveau set - https://amzn.to/3ZWACgp
ARTEZA Acrylic Paint, Set of 60 Colors - https://amzn.to/3MxPKwp
Liquitex BASICS Acrylic Paint Set, 48 - https://amzn.to/3s48vAX
Liquitex Heavy Body White - https://amzn.to/3wCyiCz

Favorite Brushes:
Raphael SoftAqua Brushes - https://amzn.to/3L5Bpq7
Princeton Artist Brush Neptune, Size 4 - https://amzn.to/3pkXPgg
Princeton Artist Brush Neptune, Size 8 - https://amzn.to/3SznDRX
Princeton Umbria Filbert 8 - https://shrsl.com/4fxsb

Pastels and blocks:
Sennelier - Savoir-Faire Sennelier Soft Pastels Half Stick Set - https://amzn.to/3YpHG69
SENNELIER Latour Spray Fixative Soft Pastels - https://amzn.to/3Pgsd5Z
Mungyo Gallery Artists' Soft Oil Pastels Set of 72 - https://amzn.to/3rf0E3v
SENNELIER D'Artigny Oil Pastel Fixative - https://amzn.to/3X9DfMg
Caran d'Ache Classic Neocolor II Water-Soluble Pastels - https://amzn.to/468tdPw
STABILO 3-in-1 - Wallet of 18 - https://amzn.to/3RqdnLs

Misc:
Artist tape - https://amzn.to/3Hf6fLP
Art Sponges - https://amzn.to/3L9xf0k
Jack Richeson Grey Matters Paper Palette (50 Sheets), 9" x 12 - https://amzn.to/423Q7o2
Hardboard art panels - you see me tape things down to these and they come in several different sizes: https://amzn.to/3C8EK3z
Painters Color Diary - 9x12 watercolor - https://amzn.to/3NHFCSm
Ranger Heat It Craft Tool - https://amzn.to/3FVjNLn
Clear Sleeves Storage Bags - https://amzn.to/3R5GbIj
Zoie + Chloe Multipurpose Silicone Bowl Scraper - https://amzn.to/4b5iTKS
White Gesso - https://amzn.to/48rbhiW
Clear Gesso - https://amzn.to/4bH9GIO