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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I was flipping through some old sketchbooks this morning and found a few paintings I wasn't too excited about when I made them. Funny how a little time can change your mind! 😄
Which one do you think deserves a second look?
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You might remember some of these from my demo videos, but I just added all six to my Etsy shop if you want to take another look! www.etsy.com/shop/ChrisLoudArt
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It's amazing how much a painting can change with a simple turn!
Here's “A Delicate Arrangement” in four orientations — which way would you hang it?
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I keep turning this one…and it keeps becoming a different painting. Which orientation works for you?
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I’ve shared a few gallery tours and walk-throughs lately, and I’m curious—would you like to see more of them?
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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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