Have you ever wanted to loosen up creatively and paint without overthinking every brushstroke? In this class, we’ll create a beautiful collection of tiny abstract mixed media paintings using a limited palette and a relaxed, intuitive process that encourages experimentation and freedom.

In Tiny Abstracts: Create Mini Paintings with a Limited Palette, I’ll guide you through my fast and playful approach to creating small abstract studies filled with movement, texture, softness, and personality. These mini paintings are perfect for creative warmups, relaxing art sessions, inspiration gathering, or simply enjoying the process of painting without pressure.

Together, we will explore:

How to set up your watercolor paper in a simple grid format using painter’s tape
Choosing one main color and pairing it with two neutrals
Painting quickly and intuitively without planning or overthinking
Different ways to apply paint using brushes, palette knives, and other tools
How to soften harsh edges and create more atmospheric blends
A helpful tip for using the extra paint left on your palette
Choosing and adjusting an accent color to add energy and contrast
How to tone down strong colors using neutrals
Letting go of perfection and embracing spontaneity in your art

In this class, I’ll be using acrylic paints with Sap Green, Titanium White, Ivory Black, and Cadmium Red Light as my accent color, but I strongly encourage you to use whatever materials you already have on hand and choose colors that inspire you. Every artist will create something uniquely different, and that is part of the joy of abstract painting!

Materials I Used In This Class

Watercolor Paper (9x12)
Painter’s Tape
Acrylic Paint:
- Sap Green
- Titanium White
- Ivory Black
- Cadmium Red Light (accent color)
Paint Brushes (round brushes and one flat angled brush)
Palette Knife
Paper Towels and/or Wipes

This class is perfect for beginners, creatives wanting to loosen up, mixed media artists, art journal lovers, and anyone looking for a relaxing and inspiring painting process.

By the end of the class, you’ll have your own collection of expressive mini abstracts and a fun creative process you can return to again and again with endless color combinations.

Laura Šlosa

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