Abstract Watercolor Tutorial | Yupo Paper

In this abstract watercolor tutorial, I'll show you how I use yupo paper and watercolors to create a beautiful abstract in less than 10 minutes.

As a beginner in watercolors, it can be daunting to get started, or even choose a reference photo. This is a fun and relaxing exercise to learn composition and color mixing.

I'll go through step-by-step the techniques and colors I use so you can create a similar painting.

This is a new series of tutorials/demonstrations where I experiment with different sketching/painting methods. Hope you like it!

Basic Materials (Affiliate Links):
Etchr Perfect Sketchbook - https://amzn.to/3n7ZQZm
Etchr Mixed Media Sketchbook - https://amzn.to/3DbFiEC
Daniel Smith Essential Mixing Set - https://amzn.to/3CaxD8e
Black Tulip Brush Set - https://bit.ly/2Scl7nM
Baohong 100% Cotton Watercolour Paper: https://amzn.to/30hNDs4

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Being authentic and upfront is important to me and I believe in transparency, so I want to let you know that there are affiliate links below. This means that if you click through them, I might receive a commission. It supports my channel without any additional cost to you and allows me to keep producing free content.
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I personally own and use all of the following besides some variations of the synthetic brush kits below. I recommend the below art materials for beginners to advanced watercolour artists.

Paper:
► Saunders Waterford Rough Block 300gsm 310 x 410mm (Best for loose landscapes): https://amzn.to/3b2ttn3
► Saunders Waterford Rough Block 300gsm 177 x 254mm: https://amzn.to/34EzFQY
► Saunders Waterford CP Block 300gsm 310 x 410mm (Best all rounder): https://amzn.to/358j5bJ
► Saunders Waterford HP Block 300gsm 310 x 410mm (Best for portraits): https://amzn.to/3905EMc
► Stillman & Birn : Beta Sketchbook 8.25 x 11.75in (A4): https://amzn.to/3b0ZHiA
► Stillman & Birn : Gamma Sketchbook 8.25 x 11.75in (A4): https://amzn.to/3gCD98W
► Moleskine Watercolour Hard Cover Notebook - Plain - Large - Black: https://amzn.to/3lVD2t1
► Winsor & Newton Paper Journal, Cold Pressed 140lb 5x7 (I also have the A4 Australian Version, same paper) https://amzn.to/321Hlek
► I wasn't able to find my specific line of Baohong paper on Amazon, but found the 100% Cotton / Cold Press MEEDAN range which has very similar specs (affiliate links):
https://amzn.to/2ZQliFQ
https://amzn.to/3aT08wZ

Paints:
► DANIEL SMITH Extra Fine Primary Watercolor Set: https://amzn.to/3jlGD1y
► Schmincke Horadam Aquarell Full-Pan Paint Metal Set, Set of 24 Colors: https://amzn.to/3i820Dd
► Mijello Mission Gold Water Color Palette Set, 36 Colors: https://amzn.to/3jNMGMz
► St. Petersburg Watercolour Ultimate Set/36: https://amzn.to/2QWg5aS
► Winsor & Newton - Cotman Watercolours 12 Half Pan Pocket Box: https://amzn.to/359NnM0

Brushes:
► 3 x Caligraphy Brush Set (wash and large detailing brushes): https://amzn.to/2EKd22z
► Escoda No. 4 KOLINSKY-TAJMYR SABLE (my fine detailing brush): https://amzn.to/33279GD
► Watercolour Sable Round Brush set (various round brushes): https://amzn.to/3i5RWum
► 15 Piece Synthetic Brush set (contains fan/flat brushes): https://amzn.to/3h2btL6

Recording and Equipment:
► HyperX Cloud Stinger Headset: https://amzn.to/2KcDvJq
► Nikon D3500 (D3400 Discontinued): https://amzn.to/2MZiZgp
► Tripod I use: https://amzn.to/2K8qX5G
► Microsoft Surface Book 3 (I have the older model): https://amzn.to/35AW4hR
► TaoTronics LED Desk Lamp (Brightest Model): https://amzn.to/3nGeO5A
► Phone Holder for Desk Recording: https://amzn.to/3iaeI5q
► Epson V600 (I use the Epson V370, unavailable on Amazon): https://amzn.to/3qnwKUB
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