Leaves with Love Art Journal Page (Mixed Media Watercolor & Acrylic Leaf Tutorial)

In this expressive mixed media tutorial, I walk you through how to paint a loose, layered art journal page featuring rising acrylic leaves over a dreamy watercolor background. Inspired by growth, energy, and change, this project blends Terrain watercolors, bold acrylic leaves, delicate 24K gold detailing, and five tiny red pyro hearts that add joy and intention to the page. What you’ll learn in this video: - How to create a blended watercolor background using Terrain paints - Tips for layering loose acrylic leaves in purples, greens, and teals - How to outline and detail with Extreme Sheen gold paint - The meaning behind the five tiny red hearts - Letting your intuition guide your page—no perfection needed This is the perfect art journal project for beginners and mixed media lovers who want to explore intuitive painting and symbolism in their work. 00:00 Intro 0:43 Painting the Background 8:20 Painting the Leaves 14:59 Adding Details 👉 Subscribe for more watercolor art journal ideas, beginner-friendly painting projects, and mixed media fun every week! Thank you for joining in on the creative fun. Join us LIVE every Wednesday at 5:30 pm PST on Facebook at Tracy Weinzapfel Studios. Be sure to follow me on social as well! Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/tracyweinzapfelstudios Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/twstudios/ Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/tracyweinzapfel/ Join the waitlist for Your Artful Journey - https://www.yourartfuljourney.com/membership This is my exclusive creative membership where you can explore the world of art journaling! Join a community of support and inspiration with interactive art sessions full of tips and tricks, conversation, Q & As, and most of all, FUN! Supply List: - 7 X 10 Grumbacher Watercolor Journal - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/products/grumbacher-watercolor-art-journal-7-x-10-in-out-pages?_pos=1&_sid=4bed96277&_ss=r - Painter’s Tape - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/search?q=painter%27s+tape&options%5Bprefix%5D=last - Watercolors: Terrain - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/products/copy-of-watercolor-confections-pastel-dreams?_pos=1&_sid=1eb7b3172&_ss=r - Decoart Media Acrylic Paints: Titanium White, Pyrrole Red, Dioxazine Purple, Green Gold, Dragon Teal - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/search?q=decoart+media&options%5Bprefix%5D=last - DecoArt Extreme Sheen - 24K Gold - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/products/decoart-extreme-sheen-metallic-acrylics?_pos=1&_sid=e2d20298d&_ss=r - Brushes: Tracy Weinzapfel Set 1 and Set 2 - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/search?q=tracy+weinzapfel+brush+set&options%5Bprefix%5D=last Check out Tracy’s Art Journal Starter Kit - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/products/art-journaling-starter-kit?_pos=2&_sid=deb63830f&_ss=r Tracy’s Resources Page - https://tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/resources/ Visit Tracy’s Shop - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/ #artjournal #artjournaling #watercolor #artjournalideas #watercolorpaintingforbeginners