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Taught by Abby Houston
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Restore your creative energy with Portland, Oregon artist and educator Abby Houston! This daily practice leads you on an abstract painting journey that offers a beautiful reset for all creative practices. One of the tricky parts of art making can be knowing where to start, so Abby takes you through her toolbox of techniques: layering messy marks, adding fine details and personal motifs, all while exploring emerging themes. Working in several sketchbook spreads simultaneously, this daily exploration exposes the magic of being open to transforming mistakes into thoughtfully layered creativity.
Here’s what you’ll need:
- Arteza or Pentalic 4x4 OR 8x8 bound sketchbook or watercolor weight paper
- Variety of Posca paint pens in various sizes and colors
- Variety of Molotow paint pens in various sizes and colors
- Liquitex or Golden brand gesso (white)
- Canson acrylic painting paper
- Canson cold press watercolor paper pad - 9x12 preferred
- Color pencils - Abby prefers Prismacolor or Posca brands
- Golden high fluid acrylics and fluid acrylics
- Amsterdam heavy body tube acrylics
- Sennelier Abstract 3D Liners
- Fineliner syringe pen or diluted fluid acrylic paint applicator
- Uniball Signo white ink gel pen and black ink gel pen
- Scissors
- Scrap cardboard in various sizes and weights - cereal boxes work well
- Flexible wedge tool or various styles of Catalyst wedges
- Various synthetic and foam brushes
- Jar for water
- Various found objects to use for circle stencils, such as cans, game boards, or tape rounds
- Pencils and ball point pens
- Stabilo wooden crayon sticks and/or wax crayons
- Mod Podge in matte finish
- Natural items such as dried flowers, house plants, or sticks and rocks
- Various wall paints or sample paints
- Washi or painter's tape
- Binder clips
- Unconventional materials such as lids, netting from produce bags, collage pieces
- Wax paper to prevent pages sticking
Downloads:
- Use simple techniques to get your artwork started
- Work loosely with acrylic paint and paint paints
- Layer and layer and layer with texture and color
- Set parameters to assist your abstract art practice
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Abstract Art Making: A Daily Practice Reviews
286 users recommended this class to a friend
Donna Wilson
I loved the progression of each class. It all helped me to see that its ok to change up a page that I may like but feel like maybe it could reflect more of what I'm feeling and it's ok to change it up. So happy I found this class. 5 stars! thank you Abby! Loved the way you teach and love your sketch books! Donna Wilson
5 days ago
Molly Fischer Hlousek
Loved all the different methods! Loved listening to Abby's voice. It really calmed me. Thank you for the opportunity to learn from Abby.
March 13, 2025
Tina Shedid
I love Abby's style, not only of teaching, but also of painting. She has inspired me to think and see differently while creating. I feel the wind of freedom beneath my creative wings. I'm excited to see where it will take me as I spread them. Thank you, Abby!
February 5, 2025
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