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I’m back today with my first video of this second term with ColourArte.

Today, I am fulfilling my abstract explorations obsession and share with you a technique new to me (technique discovered via Ann Osborne). Another current creative obsession of mine is adding blank spaces in my paintings, how the nothingness can still tell stories too. In this project, I chose black acrylic paint to contrast with the beautiful vibrancy brought by the Vivid Ultra Metallic paints.

I love the feathered look I obtained. Abstract does not necessarily means chaotic. That being so… you can somewhat control the chaos. I use straws but you can blow without anything to direct the air, or you could also use a palette knife or even a Catalyst blade. It’s all up to you !

Sunflower, 4oz Bottle, Vivid Ultra… [ CLR ] Passion, 4oz Bottle, Vivid Ultra… [ CLR ] Bolivian Blue, 4oz Bottle, Vivid… [ CLR ]

I am very fortunate to have been accepted again this year to be part of Danielle Laporte’s Desire Map Planner launch team. I hope you’ll enjoy this video where I share what I love about next year edition and point a few differences with the 2017 Desire Map Planner I’ve been using (good changes !).

I also have a giveaway for you ! I am giving away the grey weekly edition *woot woot !* Scroll down to know how to enter.

I am a Virgo, and this is where my love for planning and being organized comes from (and from a very well organized Mom too). I feel everything and this is the only planner I have encountered that is not only focusing on what needs to be done on a day to day basis but also helps me go inward to reflect on how I want to feel that day/week/month/year. So I can take the steps towards the spiritual goals I set to myself. It was weird, the first year using Danielle’s planner, but now it feels natural to check in and plan.

By using my affiliate link to buy your planner, you contribute to having great videos from me <3 Thank you for the love

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You know I love sharing art supplies I use and might remember I used to make project videos for ColourArte, a company I have known (and used) since around 2009.

I am now part of their Design Team again, and will be making projects using their amazing products (that I never stopped using in my art, I will just have videos focused on them several time a month).

I will be sharing tricks and tips about how to use their nice range of pigments and paints to incorporate into your paintings, especially my new obsession: abstract art (and pouring paintings).

It is really excited to be back and to officially be sharing my love for this brand again <3

In the meantime, you can check all the videos I have already shared in my Youtube channel using their products.

When in doubt, start with what you know.

This is the mantra I have been repeating to myself lately. When my hands get all itchy because they want to move paint around, because they want to create texture that tells stories and add colors but that fear of the unknown starts creeping it, this is what I tell myself.

I am a never ending explorer when it comes to my creativity. However, I am also very much my worst saboteur. It’s been a wild ride in the past year, and I almost stopped doing anything in my Studio. But I am not a quitter, and I guess painting is in my veins because even though I do not paint, ideas and stories and faces invade my mental space. A texture I see, a name I hear, whispers of stories to be told… it’s always there.

This is why I decided to stop fighting against all this, and to give in to it, to go with the flow. But what to do when it’s been months without creation ?

I live in colors, texture and emotions. This is the fuel to my Soul.

And by being well aware of this Truth, it helps me when I am doubting everything else. I astonish myself to find inspiration everywhere because of it (life is made of textures and colors, and ruled by our emotions and reactions to events).

I believe life is what we make of it. And decided to stop bitching about what I lack of, and instead I decided to focus on what brings me true joy and pleasure. What makes me feel like I am home. This is when I said to myself “F*uck it, just go and do something. Play around with what you know works well, and see what happens“. To my surprise, I was hit with a huge crashing wave of happiness, that giddy feeling you get once you are in your comfort zone and didn’t remember what it looked like. And to top it, a Nixie decided to show up (you might remember I took a break from painting Nixies).

It’s okay to get back to your comfort zone.

It truly is no big deal. If it is what you need to go away from giving your (he)art up. As long as you are aware that it is to get back in the swing of things and that you continue to be adventurous, to explore the edges of that comforting and beautiful zone so you can push them.

So yea…. Nolwenn is back ! *hooray*

Hello Loves !
This week, I wanted to do a quick video sharing my current favorite method when it comes to creating abstract painting: swiping. I need to put a disclaimer out there: I did not invent this but was inspired by Casey Kempter and Quinton Brunner in the Let It Flow group I belong to in Facebook.

One of the key to create a beautiful pour is the consistency of your paint. In this case, I added some silicone oil into the colors but left the white alone (just added some water to the acrylic paint to get said desired consistency). I bought mine at the auto section of our Walmart; you can find some at Home Depot or Amazon as well.
I did not share the mixing process because it can be long, therefore pretty boring to watch. BUT if you’re interested in that, please let me know in the comments so I can make it a separate video for you.

It is a really simple technique. If you try it, please share some pictures with me 🙂 There are so many possibilities with it..!