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
Abstract days always humble me a little. I started this one with a moody palette inspired by my Color Cube, Payne’s gray + ocher, and I fully expected it to flow.
It did not. 😅
I kept layering watercolor and acrylic ink, chasing texture and balance, and I hit that familiar spot where everything feels almost right but also kind of… stuck. Then I made one bold move, I added gold to the top.
Instant shift. The whole piece finally made sense.
If you love abstract watercolor textures, mixed media play, and seeing the messy middle (plus how I pull a painting back from the edge), this full process is for you.
Check out this video here: https://youtu.be/cq8ssgT443w?si=EqXfj...
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🎨 NEW YouTube video just dropped!
I created a bold 2-piece diptych using Daniel Smith watercolors in lush purples and greens 💜💚 — full of loose, wonky circles, graphite scribbles, and shimmering gold details. It’s abstract, expressive, and oh-so-fun to paint!
Whether you're an abstract art lover or just want to loosen up your brushwork, this one’s for you.
Check out this video here: https://youtu.be/NX0VP4RSLWw?si=LFrSq...
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Quick Mini Abstract Art Demo (So Satisfying!)
Letting color lead the way today. I didn't overthink it—just followed what felt fun. This little sketchbook is my color playground lately.
What colors are you reaching for right now?
(Some of the links are affiliate links. If you use my link, I get a small commission, which will go toward my art supplies and to support this channel! I appreciate your support!!)
✨ Supplies I used for most of these mini paintings: cotton watercolor sketchbook 5"x5", Kissoh Gansai Tambi watercolors, Posca pens, Neocolor II pastels, a Blackwing matte pencil, and Tempera paint sticks.
You can find links to all my favorite tools and materials here: 2lilowls.com/favorite-supplies-for-mixed-media-abs…
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Loose & Luminous with Shinhan gouache 🎨
I’m painting a vibrant little 12-piece sampler in shades of pink, ochre, and gold, and I’m sharing the full process from start to finish. These Shinhan gouache paints are so rich and opaque, which makes them perfect for building expressive base layers and then layering on intuitive mark making to bring each mini piece to life.
If you love abstract painting, working in a series, or exploring a fresh palette through gouache, come paint along with me and grab a little creative spark for your own art.
Check out this video here: https://youtu.be/uvVU6Oj5qMQ?si=IoJcT...
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This month’s art haul turned into a little creative surprise 🎨
I opened up my new supplies, played with some unexpected textures, and ended up making a mini abstract using what was right in front of me. Pastels, stencils, watercolor paper, and zero pressure to make anything “perfect.” Just showing up, experimenting, and letting curiosity lead the way.
If you love seeing new art supplies in action instead of sitting pretty on a shelf, this one was such a joy to film 💛
Check out this video here: https://youtu.be/AJJFd_YBHEg?si=bFdn4...
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I sat down with my paints and no plan other than to play 💙
These granulating watercolors do so much of the work for you. Shadow Turquoise and Shadow Green create this soft, textured magic all on their own when you let them flow. I started with simple oval shapes, then followed my intuition with mark-making and layers until the piece felt alive.
This kind of painting reminds me that art doesn’t have to be complicated to be meaningful. A few shapes, a limited palette, and permission to experiment can turn into something completely unexpected.
If you’re feeling stuck or tight with your work, try this. Pick two colors, repeat one shape, and see where it takes you.
Check out this video here: https://youtu.be/SUre6TwtkxE?si=IUE-K...
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📓 Bold Color Mixing in My Art Journal
You know I love a good color play session — and this one had me swooning. I cracked open my Dina Wakley Ledger Journal, grabbed my Blick Matte Acrylics (Pink Deep + Yellow Oxide = magic), and let intuition lead the way.
One side of the spread became a color study playground... the other? An abstract burst of layered brushstrokes, scribbles, and stencil love. Black and white added just the right contrast to make everything pop.
If you’re feeling a little creatively stuck, this kind of low-pressure, high-fun journaling is so worth a try. Don’t overthink — just start mixing and mark-making and see where it takes you.
Check out this video here: https://youtu.be/OCSz4yi85r0?si=WTMeC...
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Ever start a page with dreamy blues and greens… and then totally freeze up? 😩 That was me with this one.
I began with Masha’s beautiful watercolors, fully expecting an easy, flowing session — but nope. Every layer pushed back. I played with stencils, made awkward marks, and second-guessed everything. But I kept going.
Sometimes, the magic is the messy middle. 💙💚
If you’ve ever felt stuck in your art (or your life), I hope this one reminds you: it’s okay to wrestle with it. The “ugh” might just lead to something unexpectedly beautiful.
Check out this video here: https://youtu.be/QnElOef1sLI
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From tiny studies to something bold and beautiful ✨
In this new piece, I expanded on the grid art I started last week and went bigger. This was one of those intuitive sessions where everything just clicked — layers of watercolor, creamy pastels, acrylic marks, and little flickers of gold coming together in the best kind of creative flow.
It started with small squares, simple marks… and now it’s turned into a full-blown abstract playground of texture and color. I love seeing how these little studies can grow into something much more expressive.
If you’re into juicy color palettes, expressive mark-making, and watching a piece unfold layer by layer — you’re going to love this one 💛
Check out this video here: https://youtu.be/Ai98uowQVEI
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Minimal supplies, big magic. ✨ In my latest tutorial, I’m diving into one of my favorite ways to play: wonky watercolor circles! All you need is one deliciously granulating handmade watercolor (I'm using one of Masha’s) and your favorite mixed media tools.
Watch how the color separates into dreamy layers while we build texture with graphite, bold marks with Posca, and top it off with shimmering gold. Loose, intuitive, and totally addictive.
If you love art that lets you follow your curiosity and make something beautiful without overthinking, this one’s for you 💛
Check out this video here: https://youtu.be/RE2Axa_-tqM
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