Giving Myself Permission to Play: A Mixed Media Study #artvlog #mixedmediaart #neocolor2

What happens when you combine Neocolor II water-soluble pastels, gouache, and colored pencils? In this studio art process video, I'm experimenting with color and mixed media to create an expressive figure drawing on toned paper. I'm exploring how these different materials work together, layering color, building shapes, and adding details as the piece develops. I love the surprises that happen when I combine art supplies in unexpected ways and let curiosity guide the process. This is part of my ongoing journey to build a creative life alongside a full-time job. I'm making room to experiment, learn, and discover what happens when I give myself permission to play in the studio without needing to know the outcome in advance. If you enjoy mixed media art, expressive figure drawing, Neocolor II pastels, gouache painting, and colored pencil techniques, join me in the studio! Subscribe to Practice of Wonder for more art experiments, studio videos, and creative adventures. 0:00 Exploring Mixed Media on Blue Paper 1:13 Testing Materials and Surface Texture 7:33 Building a Custom Gouache Palette 13:44 Developing the Background and Composition 18:48 Adding Details with Colored Pencils 24:21 Reflecting on the Final Result #NeocolorII #MixedMediaArt #ArtProcess