The Art of Letting Go: Why Abstract Watercolor is the Best Therapy for Creatives
Let’s be honest for a second. Sometimes, drawing feels like work. You stare at a blank white screen on your iPad, paralyzed by the need to make something "perfect." You worry about anatomy, perspective, or straight lines. And often, you just close the app and go scroll through TikTok instead.
But what if you didn't have to draw anything specific? What if the goal wasn't a perfect portrait, but just the joy of watching colors bleed into each other?
This is why Abstract Watercolor has become a massive trend in the digital art world. It’s not just a style; it’s a form of digital meditation. And with the right tools, it’s easier than you think.
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Why Abstract? (The Human Side)
We created the Procreate Abstract Watercolor Tools not just for professional designers, but for anyone who needs a creative exhale.
Real watercolor is messy. You need water cups, expensive paper, and you can't hit "Undo" if you spill paint on the carpet. Digital abstract watercolor gives you all the lush, wet texture of the real thing, but with zero stress.
Here is how you can use this kit to spark joy (and actually use it in your work):
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3 Ways to Use These Brushes (That Aren't "Just Drawing")
1. The 10-Minute "Brain Massage"
Feeling anxious? Open a new canvas. Pick a soft, wet brush from the kit and choose a calming color (like sage green or dusty blue). Don't try to draw a shape. Just make strokes. Watch how the brush mimics the flow of water. Layer a darker color on top. Use the "Water Blender" tool to smudge them together. The Goal: Create a pleasing blob. That’s it. It’s surprisingly healing.
2. Designing "High-End" Backgrounds
You know those elegant branding mockups you see on Pinterest? The ones with the soft, dreamy paint splashes behind a logo? You can make those in seconds.
Step 1: Use a "Shape Stamp" from the kit to place a base form.
Step 2: Layer a "Wet Edge" brush on top to add realism.
Step 3: Add a paper texture.
Result: A sophisticated background for quotes, Instagram stories, or client branding presentations.
3. Decorating Your Digital Planner
If you use GoodNotes or maintain a digital bullet journal, these brushes are magic. Instead of boring highlighter lines, use an abstract watercolor wash to mark important dates or headers. It makes your planner look like a piece of art.
The Secret Ingredient: Texture
The problem with most digital watercolor is that it looks too digital. It looks flat. Our Abstract Watercolor Toolkitfocuses on the accidents. The salt stains, the rough edges, the way pigment pools in the texture of the paper.
We included specific tools that mimic:
Wet-on-Dry: Sharp, defined edges.
Wet-on-Wet: Soft, bleeding blooms of color.
Splatter: Those tiny, random drops that bring a painting to life.
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Start Playing
You don't need to be a "painter" to use this. You just need to be willing to play. Give yourself permission to make a mess (a clean, digital mess). You might be surprised at how beautiful that mess turns out to be.
Ready to find your flow?
