Michelle Still Art

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  • Doodling Saturday

    Doodling Saturday

    Another doodling day with black ink. Always my go-to when I get a bit stuck with the paints. Yesterday’s painty moment didn’t go as well as hoped, I need to start experimenting with new paper. Can anyone recommend some good mixed media or watercolour paper that can hold a lot of water and inks? If…

  • Double Dipped

    Shouldn’t have double dipped that one! I visualise lots of white marker pen maybe in its future… Or a bin! Got a few fun arty backgrounds out of today though! #abstractart #artist #abstractartist #painting #abstractexpressionism #sketchbook

  • Reference Wall!

    Reference Wall!

    Finally got some blu tack and made a reference wall of my not quite there pieces that have something interesting about them. It’s great to see them all together, so many colours!  Pass the shades #abstractart #artist #abstractartist #painting #abstractexpressionism #modernart

  • Little Bits

    Little Bits

    Finally got the pens out. Seems to have been easier to throw inks and paints around  than settle into the teeny bits. Keep experimenting! #abstractart #artist #abstractartist #painting #abstractexpressionism #modernart #contemporaryart #abstractpainting #sketchbookart #sketchbook #artexperiment

  • Ink and Pastel Sketchbook Art Experiment

    Ink and Pastel Sketchbook Art Experiment

    A little experiment with some felt pen spots previously in my sketchbook, adding soft pastels and then black ink. I’m enjoying the way the pastels repel the ink. After some drying I added pen on the top. I’d like more texture next time I think, maybe using a sponge with the ink? Ideas for tomorrow…

  • Army Stencils and Plastic Wrap

    Army Stencils and Plastic Wrap

    I’ve had some metal army stencils for about 15 years and never used them. Today was the day! (Well, yesterday. In the heat they dried super quick!)I’m not sure where to go with them yet, but it will probably involve pens and inks! #abstractart #artist #abstractartist #painting #abstractexpressionism #modernart #contemporaryart #artforsale #artoftheday #abstractpainting

  • That’s Not What a Gelplate is For!

    That’s Not What a Gelplate is For!

    A bit of fun with powder watercolor squirted with water on a gelplate and bubble wrap. The watercolour paper had watercolour pencil squares already on it. Plew, that’s a lot of watercolour. The second and third pressings were far more delicate, but of course I didn’t record any of them! #abstractart #artist #abstractartist #painting #abstractexpressionism…

  • Watercolour Ink Mini Paintings

    A collection of mini watercolour and ink pieces from the gelplate pull experiment. With extra pen doodles on top. Going to get some more watercolor paper and scissors out later and have another bash with coloured inks, see if they blend into each other, or just make a brown mess (I’m thinking the latter, but…

  • Watercolour and ink experiments with Gelplates.

    Watercolour and ink experiments with Gelplates.

    Another little piece from the ink/watercolour/gelplate experiment. More a doodle but it’s fun to create. I’m enjoying the white area, I’m usually trying to fill up every millimetre! #abstractart #artist #abstractartist #painting #abstractexpressionism #artofInstagram #abstractpainting #watercolourart #arttherapy

  • Prepping for more paintings!

    Prepping for more paintings!

    Prep prep prep. They did not stay unpainted for long! Hand cut watercolour paper with masking tape and masking fluid #abstractart #artprep #paintingpractice #artistlife

  • Brusho Watercolour Paints

    Brusho Watercolour Paints

    I love powder watercolour, you never know what’s going to happen. Even the temperature of the water can change the way the colours react to each other. #abstractart #abstractpainting #artexperiments #watercolourart #brushopaint #art #artist

  • Glass ink dip pen!

    Glass ink dip pen!

    Finally bought a glass dip pen! I can’t keep using disposable white pens and usually white ink is too thick for reusable pens, so today I’ll be in experimenting mode! #inkdip #glassinkdippen #glasspen #abstractart #lettering

  • An older and uglier painting style

    An older and uglier painting style

    An older and slightly more manic painting. There’s something about it I really like, but I have no idea why. It won’t allow me to throw it away! Ink and watercolour powder on watercolour paper A4 #abstract #abstractart #artist #painting #artoftheday#abstractexpressionism #abstractpainting

  • Bright colours on a dull day

    Bright colours on a dull day

    A big splosh of colour on a very cold and grey day. It’s meant to be getting colder over the week, am I going to go brighter? Get the sunglasses out, I’m going neon! Ink brush pen and acrylic paints on A4 watercolour paper #abstract #abstractart #artist #abstractartist #painting #abstractexpressionism #modernart #contemporaryart #artforsale #artoftheday #artofInstagram…

  • Peelings! Playing with Latex and paint

    Peelings! Playing with Latex and paint

    Having some fun experimenting with latex and paints. It’s fun to play!

  • Using felt pens out of desperation

    Using felt pens out of desperation

    When you’re desperate to make some art and all the paints are in storage but you have some cheap felt colour pens. Keep creating, make art out of anything! Art is yours.

  • Wobbly line art Sunday

    Wobbly line art Sunday

    Let’s have a wobbly line Sunday. It’s fun to let the ink wander. I always think these ones might start swimming around or pulsing life. Ink brush pen and watercolor paints on A4 watercolour paper  Art for sale at Etsy or message me https://squeebcreative.etsy.com

  • Mini Art in Confined Spaces

    Mini Art in Confined Spaces

    Some mini pieces. I don’t have my own space to paint at the moment, so I am very conscious of paint splatters on carpets and walls, so I am working with shapes and being more mindful. It’s actually really good for me as I was a bit too wild. These are acrylic paints and ink…

  • A3 or not A3

    Working on an A3 piece!I say working, it’s not work is it. More brain therapy. I struggle with using pens, but something keeps telling me to persevere

  • Anyone else had a heavy day with the paints and pens?

    Anyone else had a heavy day with the paints and pens?

    Had a bit of a fight with this one today. I was sticking with the nature cell vibe last night, and things were fine. But today… Oh, today, she did not want to play. That’s why it ended up with the black ink on top. I do like the colours though, so it’s not getting…

  • Mixing inks and brushes

    Mixing inks and brushes

    Mixing purple and brown inks with a real brush instead of a pen makes the world a bit wobblier!

  • Looking at Natures Cells and Making Art

    Looking at Natures Cells and Making Art

    Thought I’d research more into plant and human cells, maybe a couple of spores, and after an hour or so of doodling with a biro (see photo below) I really ran with the long plant cell structure over a watercolour piece I had. Lots of ink later and I’m really happy I gave it a…

  • Good Morning Sunday!

    Good Morning Sunday!

    Possibly too many colours from my new pack of Gelly Roll pens? Ohhhh I love them so much, and I’m sure there were two colours I didn’t use! Ink brush pen, gelly roll pens and watercolor paints on A4 watercolour paper

  • Something for the Weekend

    Something for the Weekend

    Just popping on to wish you all a wonderfully creative weekend! Maybe the UK will get a sunny day? Maybe one day this year!

  • How do you sell your art online?

    How do you sell your art online?

    Finally been taking some photos for the website. It’s all happening! No idea if I’ll ever get round to wanting to sell some pieces though. That might mean trying Etsy, so many horror stories! How do you sell your beautiful art?

  • Procrastination – Buying a Website then Doing Something Else

    Procrastination – Buying a Website then Doing Something Else

    I am the worlds worst at procrastination (or is that best?). Meant to be sitting down and reading something of work? Ohh, a squirrel! Meant to be finding artwork to take photos of to add to the website I’ve just bought? Oh, a squirrel! Take photos of said artwork for said site? Oh, I wonder…

  • Sewing it Up? Using Yarn on Watercolour

    Sewing it Up? Using Yarn on Watercolour

    This piece kept calling for something else, so after working with string on another idea I thought I’d sew some orange yarn to the piece. Now I feel like I’ve thrown Shredded Wheat cereal over the piece  I do like it though! And easier to see than metal wire I’ve used previously Ink brush…

  • When You Go Too Far With Ink?

    When You Go Too Far With Ink?

    Good morning friends! Thought I’d lost this piece when I added the black lines to the side, but the experimenting worked, and after a bit of white pen (I love the Gelly Roll pens so much!) It really worked for me. What do you think? Too heavy on the black ink this time? Ink brush…

  • Wonky art from the flood

    Wonky art from the flood

    A wonky A5 piece that I also did last night in the burst. Does anyone else have droughts and floods when working? Ink brush pen and watercolor paints on A4 watercolour paper I am an abstract artist in the UK, specialising in inks and watercolour paints. Art for sale, message for prices.

  • Abstract art explosion!

    Abstract art explosion!

    Had a burst of art last night after a few months of nothing. Slightly different to usual. Ink brush pen and watercolor paints on A4 watercolour paper I am an abstract artist in the UK, specialising in inks and watercolour paints. Art for sale, message for prices.

  • Have a wild weekend.

    Have a wild weekend.

    Just a splash of weekend colour. Go wild! watercolor powder paints on A4 watercolour paper 

  • Heatwave Watercolor

    Heatwave Watercolor

    Hottest day of the year approaching in the UK. I’m hibernating. I think it’s too hot to paint as it will dry to quickly! Ink and watercolor paints on A4 watercolour paper 

  • Masking the World Abstract Art

    Masking the World Abstract Art

    I think this was my first attempt with the Brusho powder watercolours and masking sections. It was a tricky beast to work out. Still not sure on the whole composition, maybe it’s waiting. Ink and watercolor paints on A4 watercolour paper 

  • Making an art pond

    Making an art pond

    Making a pond… White ink and Derwent pencils on watercolour paper

  • You’re so square!

    You’re so square!

    Tried to mute some colours, get more natural. Somehow squares ended up being king of the jungle. Derwent Inktense pencils and ink on watercolour paper.

  • Sunny morning drawing

    Sunny morning drawing

    Another beautiful day in the UK. Is anyone up to some fun weekend plans? Little morning doodle. Derwent Inktense pencils and ink on watercolour paper

  • Sorting out my art!

    Sorting out my art!

    Gathering all my art in one place finally! It’s been a while, a lot of it has been living in storage boxes with paints and other joy. But now everything can finally slowly be unpacked and seen again!

  • Mosaic Style Abstract Art Painting. Practicing New Styles

    Mosaic Style Abstract Art Painting. Practicing New Styles

    Exploring a more mosaic style of abstract today! Ink and watercolor paints on A4 watercolour paper 

  • Abstract Art with Brusho Watercolour Powders

    I love powder watercolours, it’s unpredictable and so beautiful to watch the colours mix and blend and repel each other! Watercolour powder and ink on watercolor paper.

  • Throwing Everything on the Canvas. Paint and Play

    Throwing Everything on the Canvas. Paint and Play

    This was a case of throwing everything at it and seeing what sticks… Acrylic paints, ink, mica powder… The powder did not stick, but it looked great until I moved the canvas.