Welcome to my channel, I'm Denise Love, the founder of 2 Lil' Owls Studio and I'm thrilled to have you here! I'm an artist, photographer, and creator of digital resources and creative workshops. My passion for art and the creative process has led me to explore various mediums and techniques throughout my career.
Whether it's paint, pencils, or pixels, I'm constantly pushing boundaries to find new ways to express myself. I believe that creativity is an essential part of life and I'm dedicated to helping others discover and cultivate their own artistic abilities.
My channel has shifted from a photography focus to an art focus in April 2023 so on my channel, you can expect to find a variety of content that showcases art tutorials, art hauls, tutorials on various art techniques, intuitive painting tutorials, art challenges, and behind-the-scenes glimpses into my creative process, studio tours and more. Join me on this artistic journey and let's unleash our creativity together!
Denise Love
I’m playing with wonky circles, green gold watercolor, metallics, and tiny pops of orange in this chill abstract painting session. No perfect circles. No pressure. Just loose layers, shimmer, marks, and a little creative reset with watercolor. 🎨
Check out this video here: https://youtu.be/v6xTKv3i66E?si=igHQz...
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I had so much fun playing in my Bare Spine Beauty journal today. I pulled a palette from my Color Cube and used it as the starting point for two abstract paintings, but I gave each page a different dominant color to see how the whole mood would shift.
Same colors, totally different energy. That’s the kind of color play I love. 🎨
Check out this video here: https://youtu.be/zLLnhytOM5Q?si=7Rrdo...
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Some days I don’t need a big plan. I just need color, a few favorite supplies, and a quiet place to play.In today’s video, I’m creating a relaxing abstract mixed media piece with Kuretake Art Nouveau watercolors, graphite pencil, white pen, tempera paint sticks, and acrylic paint pens. I’m building simple color blocks, adding dots and lines, and letting those little marks turn into playful pattern layers.
Check out this video here: https://youtu.be/IK9VUdrJQHo?si=CG2TK...
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One page. Endless little marks. 🎨 In this abstract watercolor video, I’m playing with simple oval shapes, granulating watercolors, a Color Cube inspired palette, and layered mark-making. It’s loose, relaxing, and perfect for anyone who wants an easy way to explore color and mixed media in their art.
Check out this video here: https://youtu.be/HViChwK_GIg?si=_VbN7...
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I finally swatched my Kingart Gel Sticks and Marabu Art Crayons side by side, and it was so satisfying. 🎨
If you’ve been curious about gel sticks or art crayons for mixed media, art journaling, or quick, colorful play, this video gives you a close-up look at the full color range.
Check out this video here: https://youtu.be/jEb2-6pmcNs?si=mU-yw...
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Today I’m playing with abstract mixed media using gouache washes, graphite marks, Neocolor II pastels, tempera sticks, and Posca pens. I love how each layer gives me a new place to respond, scribble, soften, or add detail. Abstract art doesn’t need a perfect plan. Sometimes it starts with one brave mark. 🎨
Check out this video here: https://youtu.be/RywdbXS_t2M?si=NsFrJ...
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I finally set up my Shinhan gouache in watercolor pans, and I’m honestly so excited about how easy this makes painting. I love having color ready to grab when I’m working on abstracts or tiny mini paintings, and this little setup feels so simple and practical.
In today’s video, I’m walking through how I fill the pans, let the paint settle, and create a full swatch sheet of every color with a watercolor brush so you can really see how each one looks on paper. There’s something so satisfying about turning tubes of paint into a palette that feels portable, organized, and ready to play with.
If you’ve been curious about making gouache feel more approachable and easy to use, this is such a fun project to try. It’s one of those small creative setups that makes it easier to sit down and paint.
Check out this video here: https://youtu.be/Bfj2-hd-Kck?si=uhQeG...
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Today I’m using a Color Cube palette to create two mixed media abstract journal pages in my handmade Bare Spine Beauty journal.Same palette, different dominant color on each page, and the mood shifts completely. I’m layering gouache, gel crayons, NeoColor II, graphite, pencils, tempera sticks, and Posca pens for lots of texture and mark making.
Check out this video here: https://youtu.be/sSHS2mxlvZ8?si=JW8KJ...
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Today I’m painting loose abstract layers with Kuretake Art Nouveau watercolors, gel sticks, graphite, Neocolor II pastels, colored pencils, and Posca pens. I love watching soft washes turn into bold shapes, scribbly marks, and crisp little details. Such a fun reminder to let creativity lead. 🎨
Check out this video here: https://youtu.be/6X2M7EvZSsM?si=T6HYt...
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Today I’m making one mixed media abstract and letting curiosity lead. I’m layering watercolor, gel sticks, graphite, white pen details, and paint pens to build soft washes, bold marks, and a piece that feels cohesive without overthinking it. 🎨
Check out this video here: https://youtu.be/hMA_X_-Idms?si=7p9S3...
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