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Make your abstract painting better with these mark making tips, ideas, and inspiration, such as using random tools - thread spools, paper clips, even carrot sticks - on different surfaces to create collages and abstract art.
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Adele Sypesteyn | Abstract Artist & Teacher | Art With Adele
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Adele Sypesteyn
Online Art Courses
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Mark Making
Learn To Paint
Color Theory
Three of My Favorite Art Materials
I love exploring different materials to use to see how I could incorporate something new and exciting in my work. Read on to learn how I use Post-its, a trowel, and plastic wrap in my art!
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Journal Tools
Calendar Organization
Three of My Favorite Art Materials
I love exploring different materials to use to see how I could incorporate something new and exciting in my work. Read on to learn how I use Post-its, a trowel, and plastic wrap in my art!
three pieces of art with text overlay that reads, art with adele academy three of my favorite art materials
Three of My Favorite Art Materials
I love exploring different materials to use to see how I could incorporate something new and exciting in my work. Read on to learn how I use Post-its, a trowel, and plastic wrap in my art!
two pieces of art with the words three of my favorite art materials on top of it
Three of My Favorite Art Materials
I love exploring different materials to use to see how I could incorporate something new and exciting in my work. Read on to learn how I use Post-its, a trowel, and plastic wrap in my art!
there are two pieces of art with the words three of my favorite art materials on it
Three of My Favorite Art Materials
I love exploring different materials to use to see how I could incorporate something new and exciting in my work. Read on to learn how I use Post-its, a trowel, and plastic wrap in my art!
three different types of art materials with text overlay that reads art with adele academy three of my favorite art materials
Art Advice
Three of My Favorite Art Materials
I love exploring different materials to use to see how I could incorporate something new and exciting in my work. Read on to learn how I use Post-its, a trowel, and plastic wrap in my art!
two pieces of art with text overlay that reads, three of my favorite art materials
Three of My Favorite Art Materials
I love exploring different materials to use to see how I could incorporate something new and exciting in my work. Read on to learn how I use Post-its, a trowel, and plastic wrap in my art!
the cover of three of my favorite art materials, with an image of two knives
Three of My Favorite Art Materials
I love exploring different materials to use to see how I could incorporate something new and exciting in my work. Read on to learn how I use Post-its, a trowel, and plastic wrap in my art!
an orange piece of art with text overlay that reads, a painting warm up to get your creative juices flowing
Something Creative
I Want To Be
Be Creative
In The Studio
A Painting Warm Up To Get Your Creative Juices Flowing
Sometimes when I want to be in the studio but don’t really want to work on a painting, it’s nice to have something creative to do that doesn’t take much time or mental bandwidth! I’ve created a bunch of these fun “let’s play” exercises for just this reason. Here's one of my favorites.
an orange piece of art with the words painting warm up to get your creative juices flowing
Paint Cans
A Painting Warm Up To Get Your Creative Juices Flowing
Sometimes when I want to be in the studio but don’t really want to work on a painting, it’s nice to have something creative to do that doesn’t take much time or mental bandwidth! I’ve created a bunch of these fun “let’s play” exercises for just this reason. Here's one of my favorites.
an art work with the words you can't run a painting
How To Age Paper
Gelli Printing
How To Distress Wood
You Can't Ruin a Painting!
So many artists strive for perfection. They often worry if their painting is perfect. They are concerned about every mark they make and every painting they create. I want to change that mindset! Instead of perfection, every painting you make will have a totally unique personality. The more you create, the more personalities you will encounter!
an orange and white painting with the words, a painting warm up to get your creative flowing
Painting Exercises
Journal Tutorials
A Painting Warm Up To Get Your Creative Juices Flowing
Sometimes when I want to be in the studio but don’t really want to work on a painting, it’s nice to have something creative to do that doesn’t take much time or mental bandwidth! I’ve created a bunch of these fun “let’s play” exercises for just this reason. Here's one of my favorites.
an abstract painting with the words you can't run a painting
Change Your Mindset
Create Collage
Adele
You Can't Ruin a Painting!
So many artists strive for perfection. They often worry if their painting is perfect. They are concerned about every mark they make and every painting they create. I want to change that mindset! Instead of perfection, every painting you make will have a totally unique personality. The more you create, the more personalities you will encounter!
an orange and white painting with the words, a painting warm up to get your creative juice
A Painting Warm Up To Get Your Creative Juices Flowing
Sometimes when I want to be in the studio but don’t really want to work on a painting, it’s nice to have something creative to do that doesn’t take much time or mental bandwidth! I’ve created a bunch of these fun “let’s play” exercises for just this reason. Here's one of my favorites.
an abstract painting with the words you can't ruina painting
Painting Tutorials
You Can't Ruin a Painting!
So many artists strive for perfection. They often worry if their painting is perfect. They are concerned about every mark they make and every painting they create. I want to change that mindset! Instead of perfection, every painting you make will have a totally unique personality. The more you create, the more personalities you will encounter!