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First Look at Holbein Granulating Watercolors: Swatches, Impressions & Mini Paintings
Holbein ► May 7, 2025

First Look at Holbein Granulating Watercolors: Swatches, Impressions & Mini Paintings

I’m sharing my first impressions of the brand-new Holbein Granulating Watercolors—a gorgeous set of 24 colors divided into four curated palettes: Landscape, Bird, Moon, and Flower. I’ll walk you through the swatching process, talk about...

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Setting Up a Travel Palette
Holbein ► February 10, 2025

Setting Up a Travel Palette

It’s been a hot minute since I’ve used a convenient travel palette. I don’t paint outdoors as much as I used to. But I want that to change! Something else that influenced me was these...

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My 12 Go-To Holbein Watercolor Colors
Holbein ► January 23, 2025

My 12 Go-To Holbein Watercolor Colors

After a year of using Holbein Artists’ Watercolor paints I thought it might be cool to see which are my go-to Holbein Watercolor colors. This would be a great rainy day activity if you’re not...

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Mondo Llama Gouache Review
Gouache ► May 23, 2024

Mondo Llama Gouache Review

Was I living under a rock when Mondo Llama gouache hit the stores?! Every time I walk through the arts and crafts section of Target, I swear there are new things. I didn’t even know...

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My Most Used Gouache Supplies
Gouache ► March 4, 2024

My Most Used Gouache Supplies

I’ve been painting with gouache consistently since Spring of 2023 and here are my most used gouache supplies. Since then I’ve painted a series of flower landscapes, patterns with fruits & vegetables, and portraits of...

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3 Gouache Mistakes to Avoid
Gouache ► February 11, 2024

3 Gouache Mistakes to Avoid

I started my gouache journey pretty well prepared but there were still gouache mistakes that I made. Here are three of the most common gouache mistakes you want to avoid and how to work on...

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100 Day Project Reflections: Lessons Learned, Favorite Pages, and Next Steps
Creative Lifestyle ► December 20, 2023

100 Day Project Reflections: Lessons Learned, Favorite Pages, and Next Steps

On Dec 19, 2023, I finished my 100 day project – so here are some 100 day project reflections including lessons learned, my favorite pages, and what’s next in store! 100 day project reflections –...

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10 Reasons You’ll Love Gouache (Especially if you love watercolor!)
Gouache ► December 14, 2023

10 Reasons You’ll Love Gouache (Especially if you love watercolor!)

If you’ve ever tried watercolor and are curious about gouache, keep reading because I’ve got 10 reasons why you’ll love gouache! I’ve been painting with gouache since summer of 2023 for my 100 day project...

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Holbein Irodori Artist Gouache: Swatching and Sharing My Thoughts
Gouache ► July 3, 2023

Holbein Irodori Artist Gouache: Swatching and Sharing My Thoughts

Now that I’m over my fear of trying gouache, I decided to get all four sets of the Holbein Irodori Artist Gouache! You know me… I kind of have to have all the colors. I...

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New Creative Adventures: Gouache and Drawing
Creative Lifestyle ► June 21, 2023

New Creative Adventures: Gouache and Drawing

When was the last time you explored new creative adventures? It’s been a while for me, to be honest. I learned how to bullet journal in mid-2016 and by the end of that year, I...

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• Strathmore Mixed Media Pad: https://amzn.to/44g6G4K
• Caran D'Ache Neocolor II Wax Pastels: https://shrsl.com/4v93s
• Creative Mark round 6: https://amzn.to/3Y136rk
• Kuretake Zig Clean Color Real Brush 24 colors set: https://amzn.to/4ktKpWj
• Posca paint pens: https://amzn.to/4kdz10C
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About this video: 
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. If you enjoy simple and easy illustrations, this channel is for you!
Join me in my cozy studio as we play with mixed media and draw flip flops. Are you ready for summer? Let your imagination wander! 

🖌️ More tutorials here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDZ4QqSUKLWFQA6kFmUOnRm7-CfrM_Pg1
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MATERIALS USED
• Pablo Colored Pencils: https://shrsl.com/4dsmr
• Strathmore Mixed Media Pad: https://amzn.to/44g6G4K
• Caran D'Ache Neocolor II Wax Pastels: https://shrsl.com/4v93s
• Creative Mark round 6: https://amzn.to/3Y136rk
• Kuretake Zig Clean Color Real Brush 24 colors set: https://amzn.to/4ktKpWj
• Posca paint pens: https://amzn.to/4kdz10C
• Paper towel or cotton rag
• Jar(s) of water; spray bottle

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CONNECT WITH ME
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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!

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#audreyradesign #paintwithaudrey #mixedmediaillustration #mixedmediajournal 

About this video: 
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. If you enjoy simple and easy illustrations, this channel is for you!
Join me in my cozy studio as we play with mixed media and paint Spring-inspired vignettes. Let your imagination wander! 

🖌️ More tutorials here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDZ4QqSUKLWFQA6kFmUOnRm7-CfrM_Pg1
🙌🏻 Freebies: https://shop.audreyradesign.com/pages/freebies
🛍️ Sign up for shop emails for sneak peeks, discounts, and more: https://audreyradesign.myflodesk.com/9eda45c4-1e4b-4996-8c5d-a5ea39feb83c

🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷
MATERIALS USED
• Pablo Colored Pencils: https://shrsl.com/4dsmr
• Strathmore Mixed Media Pad: https://amzn.to/44g6G4K
• Caran D'Ache Neocolor II Wax Pastels: https://shrsl.com/4v93s
• Creative Mark round 6: https://amzn.to/3Y136rk
• Kuretake Zig Clean Color Real Brush 24 colors set: https://amzn.to/4ktKpWj
• Posca paint pens: https://amzn.to/4kdz10C
• Paper towel or cotton rag
• Jar(s) of water; spray bottle

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SUBSCRIBE 
• YouTube: @AudreyRaDesign   

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BOOK A GROUP WORKSHOP
✨ https://www.audreyradesign.com/group-workshops/

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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!

🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷
#audreyradesign #paintwithaudrey #mixedmediaillustration #mixedmediajournal 

About this video: 
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. If you enjoy simple and easy illustrations, this channel is for you!
Come with me to North Aurora and Hampshire, Illinois to teach art workshops!

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

🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷
BOOK A GROUP WORKSHOP
✨ https://www.audreyradesign.com/group-workshops/

🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷
SUBSCRIBE 
• YouTube: @audreyradesign  

🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷
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!

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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.
Join me in my cozy studio as we play with mixed media and paint imaginary birds! 🦜   Let your imagination wander! 

🖌️ More tutorials here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDZ4QqSUKLWFQA6kFmUOnRm7-CfrM_Pg1
🙌🏻 Freebies: https://shop.audreyradesign.com/pages/freebies
🛍️ Sign up for shop emails for sneak peeks, discounts, and more: https://audreyradesign.myflodesk.com/9eda45c4-1e4b-4996-8c5d-a5ea39feb83c

🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷
MATERIALS USED
• Pablo Colored Pencils: https://shrsl.com/4dsmr
• Strathmore Mixed Media Pad: https://amzn.to/44g6G4K
• Caran D'Ache Neocolor II Wax Pastels: https://shrsl.com/4v93s
• Creative Mark round 6: https://amzn.to/3Y136rk
• Kuretake Zig Clean Color Real Brush 24 colors set: https://amzn.to/4ktKpWj
• Posca paint pens: https://amzn.to/4kdz10C
• Paper towel or cotton rag
• Jar(s) of water; spray bottle

🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷
SUBSCRIBE 
• YouTube: @AudreyRaDesign   

🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷
BOOK A GROUP WORKSHOP
✨ https://www.audreyradesign.com/group-workshops/

🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷
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!

🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷
#audreyradesign #paintwithaudrey #mixedmediaillustration #mixedmediajournal 

About this video: 
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. If you enjoy simple and easy illustrations, this channel is for you!
My mixed media journey has been a  blast! I'm learning more and more about what I like, how I like to create, and my color palette. In this video I share about my journey so far and featuring the Kuretake Zig Clean Color Brush Pens.  

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

🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷
MATERIALS USED
• Kuretake Zig Clean Color Real Brush Pens: https://amzn.to/3YVcyfI
• Strathmore Mixed Media Pad: https://amzn.to/44g6G4K
• Paper towel or cotton rag
• Jar(s) of water; spray bottle

🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷
SUBSCRIBE 
• YouTube: @audreyradesign  

🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷
BOOK A GROUP WORKSHOP
✨ https://www.audreyradesign.com/group-workshops/

🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷
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!

🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷·🌷
#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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