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I’m so excited to share this new painting tutorial with you! In this video, I crack open a brand new sketchbook and paint soft blackberry blossoms using acrylic markers. This piece took me in a completely different direction than my usual style and leans much more impressionistic and loose.

The reference photo came from one of our Floral Friday flower collections, and it inspired me to experiment with expressive marks, layered color, and a more painterly approach. It felt refreshing to let go of perfection and simply enjoy the process of creating.

I hope this video encourages you to explore outside your comfort zone too — sometimes the most exciting growth happens when we try something unexpected. 💕

Thank you for being here and supporting my creative journey. Your encouragement makes it possible for me to keep experimenting, teaching, and sharing new ideas with this wonderful community. 🎨✨

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Starting a New Sketchbook | Painting Impressionistic Blackberry Blossoms With Acrylic Markers

There’s something inspiring about opening a brand new sketchbook for the very first page! In today’s video, I’m painting delicate blackberry blossoms using acrylic markers while exploring a looser, more impressionistic style than I normally use. The reference photo came from one of my Floral Friday flower photo collections in my Patreon, and I used it as inspiration to experiment with expressive color, layered marks, and softer details instead of my usual more realistic approach. This piece became a fun creative exercise in letting go, trusting the process, and allowing the flowers to emerge through texture and color. If you’ve ever wanted to loosen up your painting style or try something different in your sketchbook, I hope this video encourages you to play and explore alongside me. ✨ SUPPLIES: • Arrtx Acrylic Markers: https://amzn.to/3PaUgWS (this is the set I have but there are smaller, less expensive sets available) • Arrtx Square 5.47 x 5.47 inch Watercolor Sketchbook: https://amzn.to/4nnGKfi If you purchase from above links, I may get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you so much for watching and creating with me! Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share your own sketchbook experiments in the comments.

Comments

Linda Higham

Hello Vivian Thank you for Sharing Your New Art Journal and Markers Very Cool Looking Hope You Have a Wonderful Weekend and Mother's Day on Sunday H&H

Art With Viv

Happy Mother's Day to you too! I hope you have an extra special day ❤️🌹

Linda Higham

Smiling and Thank you I'll be in Foxborough,Mass at the Red Sox's Game Laurel signed me up to Run the Bases there also on Sunday game