5 Minute Abstract Watercolour Tutorials

Sometimes all you need is a piece of art to fill a certain space or to add a pop of colour to your decor.  You don’t want to spend hundreds of dollars on new art, so that’s where I come in!  

Creating your own artwork can be super inexpensive and EASY. In fact, so easy that I’ll show you how to create four different abstract art pieces in just FIVE minutes.  

Below are 4 different colourful watercolour tutorial videos that you can try right now, even if you’ve never picked up a paintbrush.  Click on an image below to follow along and create your own unique masterpieces.

If you’re a beginner and want to learn more about watercolour painting, be sure to check out my online Watercolour Workshop where I will show you how to go from beginner to boss in just 6 hours! 

Abstract Sky to Sea Watercolour Tutorial

In this tutorial, I’ll how you how to create a really beautiful “sky to sea” abstract piece.  The idea was to loosely indicate water with a setting sun-filled sky without making it appear too literal.  These colours blend together so nicely and add such a calming feel to any space in your decor.

Layered Geo Abstract Watercolour Tutorial

For this one,  I tried a different technique to get some texture into the base layer of the piece.  After the base layer was complete, I did a bit of layering with a geometric shape in the same colours for a totally unique vibe!

Abstract Flower Watercolour Tutorial

In this tutorial, I will show you how easy it is to create a pretty flower!  The abstract look means that it doesn’t have to be perfect, which makes it so great for beginners.  

Abstract Pop Style Watercolour Tutorial

This last one is SO simple to do and incorporates a few different basic techniques that makes it perfect for beginners to try.  The colour palette can be changed to match your own home decor and will add an interesting feel to your walls.

If you’re a beginner and want to learn more about watercolour painting, be sure to check out my online Watercolour Workshop where I will show you how to go from beginner to boss in just 6 hours! 

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By Dana Fox

Founder of the Wonder Forest blog and brand and bestselling author of the Watercolor With Me book series.

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