Hey, I’m Chris Loud—an intuitive abstract and mixed-media painter working mostly in acrylics. This channel is all about the process of painting: loosening up, trusting your instincts, and building dynamic abstract paintings without overthinking every mark.
You’ll find short painting demos, 10–20 minute warm-up exercises, creative prompts, and composition ideas you can use right away. We often work with limited color palettes, simple tools, and time limits to spark creativity and build confidence. The focus is on intuitive abstract painting, abstract landscapes, layering, mark-making, and discovering strong compositions inside spontaneous work.
My goal isn’t perfection—it’s momentum. Expect quick experiments, loose marks, unexpected discoveries, and ideas you can adapt to your own style.
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A little Friday art browsing... which one would you hang on your wall?
These are all currently available, and my 25% off original paintings sale is still going through August 31. 😊 www.etsy.com/shop/ChrisLoudArt
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I’m making a little room for some new paintings that will be heading to my Etsy shop soon! www.etsy.com/shop/ChrisLoudArt So through August 31st, all of my available original paintings (30+) are 25% off. If there’s a piece you’ve had your eye on, this might be a good time to take another look—and stay tuned for some new work coming soon!
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“An Ode to Prairie Wallflowers”
A little love for the overlooked flowers growing on the prairie near my house. They may fly under the radar, but they definitely know how to bring the color. Acrylic on 20x20 cradled wood panel.
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A little peek at a fun art project I’m working on—12 quick, rough paintings of coffee & tea cups. ☕ Here are four of them!
Which cup would you rather drink your morning coffee or tea from?
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It's finally done! 🎉
Over the past year, I've been creating a new workbook with 115 abstract painting exercises and prompts designed to encourage more experimenting and less overthinking.
My hope is that it inspires you to pick up a brush, try something new, and enjoy the process. If you'd like to take a look, I've shared the link below.
www.etsy.com/listing/4549834587/115-abstract-paint…
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One of my favorite parts of sharing abstract paintings is seeing how differently everyone experiences them.
I have a favorite orientation... what's yours?
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I've been slowly adding a few more original paintings to my Etsy shop over the past week.
Some of these are brand new, while a couple have been sitting in the studio for a year or two, patiently waiting for their turn. 😊 It always feels good to finally get them photographed and listed.
If one happens to speak to you, you can find them here: www.etsy.com/shop/ChrisLoudArt
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I'm on vacation this week, but I never stop collecting inspiration.
Whenever I travel, I take way too many photos of rocks, textures, colors, clouds, and interesting shapes. They almost always find their way into a painting later—even if it's months from now.
What catches your eye first when you're out exploring?
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Do you feel there is a more interesting and/or balanced orientation for this painting or are the all about the same?
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A little mix of old and new this week.
I finally listed a couple of landscapes I painted years ago, along with some newer abstract and mixed media work. I don't paint landscapes very often anymore, so it felt like a good time to let these find a new home.
If you're curious, they're now in my Etsy shop www.etsy.com/shop/ChrisLoudArt . 😊
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