Creative Abstract Mixed Media: The beginner's guide to expressive painting with watercolor and more!

Creative Abstract Mixed Media: The beginner's guide to expressive painting with watercolor and more is a watercolour and mixed media art guide by artist and art tutor Kate Rebecca Leach. Presented as a follow-up to her bestselling Creative Abstract Watercolor, it continues her approach to expressive, stylised abstract painting while introducing a broader range of materials to use alongside watercolours.

The book explores accessible techniques using an intriguing mix of supplies, including inks, crackle paste and stamps. It encourages experimentation with colour, shape, texture and materials, with guidance designed to help you build a wider repertoire of methods and develop your own mixed media artwork.

Key details

• Watercolour and mixed media art guide
• By artist and art tutor Kate Rebecca Leach
• Follow-up to the bestselling Creative Abstract Watercolor
• Covers materials including watercolour, inks, crackle paste and stamps
• Introduces techniques such as collage, printing, metallics, salt, alcohol and simple embroidered accents
• References Kate’s Instagram community (@essoldodesign) with over 200,000 followers

Synopsis

This beginner-friendly guide shows how to create abstract and stylised art by combining watercolour with mixed media techniques. It outlines a range of processes, from letting watercolour puddle and pool to shape compositions, to adding embellishments and layered details using additional materials. Packed with information and inspiring images, it invites you to try new approaches and expand your creative practice.