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Exploring Holbein Colored Pencils: First Impressions, Swatches, and a Whole Lot of Play

Today, I’m diving into something I’ve been excited about for a long time: Holbein colored pencils. Hi friends! 👋 It’s Audrey here—your resident teaching artist, watercolor + gouache enthusiast, calligrapher, and occasional colored pencil explorer....

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Exploring Holbein Colored Pencils: First Impressions, Swatches, and a Whole Lot of Play
How to Paint: Watercolor Pomegranate Wreath
Beginner Level ► September 16, 2021

How to Paint: Watercolor Pomegranate Wreath

Have you ever seen a Watercolor Pomegranate Wreath? Whenever it came to painting pomegranates, I’ll be honest, I dreaded the idea of having to paint all those tiny little seeds. Not because I have trypophobia...

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How to Paint: Watercolor Banana Wreath
Beginner Level ► September 8, 2021

How to Paint: Watercolor Banana Wreath

Set aside 20-30 minutes to paint this watercolor banana wreath with me. Before I get into the tutorial, I want to show you what my banana wreath looked like four years ago when I did...

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How to stay motivated in your creativity
Creative Lifestyle ► July 8, 2021

How to stay motivated in your creativity

Do you find it hard to stay motivated sometimes? We all have those days. Sometimes we feel like giving up. And other days we’re highly motivated and work like the energizer bunny. If you’ve been...

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Lukas Aquarell 1862 Watercolors Overview
Watercolor ► April 27, 2021

Lukas Aquarell 1862 Watercolors Overview

I’ve been using my Lukas Aquarell 1862 Watercolors for over a year and have been loving it! My first set was the palette with 24 colors. I love these paints because they’re artist quality at...

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So I Went on a Creative Retreat
Creative Lifestyle ► April 13, 2021

So I Went on a Creative Retreat

I went on my first ever creative retreat! Earlier this year, I made it a goal to go on two of them. As a creative entrepreneur (and someone who has a history of finding of...

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February 2021 Houseplants Tour
Houseplants ► February 9, 2021

February 2021 Houseplants Tour

Hello, and welcome to the February 2021 Houseplants Tour! This is my very first houseplant tour – and I can’t wait to show you how my garden evolves over time. This post includes affiliates links....

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First Look at Holbein Gouache: Swatch and Paint
Gouache ► January 25, 2021

First Look at Holbein Gouache: Swatch and Paint

I finally got my hands on the Holbein Gouache, and I’m so excited to share with you my first look at it! This post includes affiliates links. This means that if you purchase the item...

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How to Create a Watercolor Paint Swatch Grid
Beginner Level ► January 15, 2021

How to Create a Watercolor Paint Swatch Grid

The best way to really know your paints and color mixing is to create a watercolor paint swatch grid! This post includes a very detailed video, so check it out. This post includes affiliates links....

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How to Paint: Watercolor Narwhals [PLUS FREE SKETCH]
Beginner Level ► September 10, 2019

How to Paint: Watercolor Narwhals [PLUS FREE SKETCH]

Let’s paint some watercolor narwhals… the unicorn of the sea! Painting sea creatures is a lot of fun. I like to experiment with colors and paint intuitively. Bonus! This tutorial comes with a sketch! Download...

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How to Paint: Watercolor Apples
Beginner Level ► September 4, 2019

How to Paint: Watercolor Apples

What better way to celebrate my favorite season than to paint some watercolor apples? I’ve been going apple picking every year for the past several years. Sure it’s way more expensive to get your apples...

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I had the opportunity to do my first Paint By Numbers kit from  @Davincifiedcom. I think my honest review will surprise you! Check out their kits and maybe you'll want to try it for yourself. 

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❓QUESTION - What should I paint next?

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✅ This post includes affiliates links. This means that if you purchase the item using my link, I may receive a small commission at no extra charge to you. I will only post products that I have personally used and would recommend. The small commission helps run this blog and its activities. Thank you!

⏰ TIME CODES
00:00 Intro
01:13 How I chose my painting design
04:38 First day of painting
16:14 Making some progress
18:55 Problem with brush
26:13 Tips, dislikes, and likes
37:19 Final thoughts

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About me: 
Welcome to Audrey Ra Design! I'm a teaching artist based in the Chicagoland area. I share about my healing art journey and hope that you'll find joy and inspiration as you watch my videos.
Hi creative friends! Join me on a recent spring break trip to Texas, where I visited my friend Yoonsun in Denton. This cinematic vlog captures our adventures and highlights of the trip. Here we go! 

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❓QUESTION - What should I paint next?

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✅ This post includes affiliates links. This means that if you purchase the item using my link, I may receive a small commission at no extra charge to you. I will only post products that I have personally used and would recommend. The small commission helps run this blog and its activities. Thank you!

⏰ TIME CODES
00:00 Intro
01:28 Day 1
04:03 TWU Campus
05:49 Botanic Garden
06:56 Buc-ees 
10:18 Kimbell Art Museum
14:25 A Moment for Resting During Vacation
16:02 Terry Black's and Bishop Arts District
18:39 Final Day
19:52 Recap
23:31 Final Thoughts

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#audreyradesign 

About me: 
Welcome to Audrey Ra Design! I'm a teaching artist based in the Chicagoland area. I share about my healing art journey and hope that you'll find joy and inspiration as you watch my videos.
Hi creative friends! In this video, we're going to look Hwahong watercolor brushes, a Korean brand. I'll compare it to other popular watercolor brush brands. If you're a beginner artist looking for affordable and quality brushes. These just might fit the bill! Watch to see if they're worth it!

SUPPLIES
➡ Holbein Artists' Watercolor Overview: https://youtu.be/UFjFn3NOL4Y?si=EHZ_gLoc-ny3gIdL

🖌️ More tutorials here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDZ4QqSUKLWFQA6kFmUOnRm7-CfrM_Pg1
🙌🏻 Freebies: https://shop.audreyradesign.com/pages/freebies

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MATERIALS USED
• Holbein Artist Watercolors: https://shrsl.com/4dkxd
• Hwahong Watercolor Brushes, Junior series (orange): https://amzn.to/4bmBF2T
• Hwahong Watercolor Brushes, 320 series (red): https://amzn.to/49ZPbam
• Paper towel or cotton rag
• Jar(s) of water; spray bottle

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Shop: https://shop.audreyradesign.com

❓QUESTION - What should I paint next?

🎶 MUSIC
All music from epidemicsound.com. Try free for 30 days: https://share.epidemicsound.com/gfn7dj

✅ This post includes affiliates links. This means that if you purchase the item using my link, I may receive a small commission at no extra charge to you. I will only post products that I have personally used and would recommend. The small commission helps run this blog and its activities. Thank you!

⏰ TIME CODES
00:00 Intro
00:37 Brushes being compared
02:36 Master's Brush Cleaner
04:10 Testing Hwahong brushes
10:42 Comparison Thoughts
14:45 Final Thoughts

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#audreyradesign #watercolorbrushes #hwahong #watercolorsupplies #artsupplies #brushreview #artsupplyreview 

About me: 
Welcome to Audrey Ra Design! I'm a teaching artist based in the Chicagoland area. I share about my healing art journey and hope that you'll find joy and inspiration as you watch my videos.
Hi creative friends! In this video, we're going to create a beautiful winter scene using Holbein granulating watercolors. This watercolor tutorial will guide you through the steps to achieve a stunning landscape. Join me as we explore how to paint a serene winter setting, perfect for any art tutorial enthusiast!

SUPPLIES
➡ Holbein Artists' Granulating Watercolors Overview: https://youtu.be/BQY9UwqR6g0
➡ Caran D'Ache Pablo Colored Pencils: https://youtu.be/FMylXLKNNf0?si=b5N43kkt9wGKVVEN

🖌️ More tutorials here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDZ4QqSUKLWFQA6kFmUOnRm7-CfrM_Pg1
🙌🏻 Freebies: https://shop.audreyradesign.com/pages/freebies

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MATERIALS USED
• Holbein Granulating Watercolors: https://shrsl.com/4w4r0
• Canson XL Watercolor Paper: https://amzn.to/3TEWxIK
• Escoda Chronos round brushes 6 and 2: https://tidd.ly/45ABYmQ
• Ceramic Palette: https://tidd.ly/4sGQiUU
• Paper towel or cotton rag
• Jar(s) of water; spray bottle

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CONNECT WITH ME
Website: https://www.audreyradesign.com
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@audreyradesign
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/audreyradesign
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/audreyradesign
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/audreyradesign
Skillshare: https://www.skillshare.com/r/user/audreyradesign
Shop: https://shop.audreyradesign.com

❓QUESTION - What should I paint next?

🎶 MUSIC
All music from epidemicsound.com. Try free for 30 days: https://share.epidemicsound.com/gfn7dj

✅ This post includes affiliates links. This means that if you purchase the item using my link, I may receive a small commission at no extra charge to you. I will only post products that I have personally used and would recommend. The small commission helps run this blog and its activities. Thank you!

⏰ TIME CODES
00:00 Intro
00:52 Preparing paint
01:57 Painting the sky
04:32 Painting the foreground
07:04 Painting the moon
05:54 Adding texture details
08:42 Painting trees and leaves
12:01 Timelapse of monochromatic painting
15:17 Closing thoughts

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#audreyradesign 

About me: 
Welcome to Audrey Ra Design! I'm a teaching artist based in the Chicagoland area. I share about my healing art journey and hope that you'll find joy and inspiration as you watch my videos.
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