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12 watercolor techniques in one page

Explore 12 Essential Watercolor Techniques in One Page

Exercise to explore different expressions and see what watercolor can do. It's an opportunity to test new paper and watercolor paint, creating a valuable go-to glossary for future illustrations.

Remember, this is an exercise, a practice - embrace the process, without focusing on final artwork results.

Tips:

Note down the paper and watercolor type for reference. Different paper textures provide different results. Understanding the materials is key.

Use an easy-to-peel washi tape to create a 4x3 grid. Use a hairdryer to remove the tape glue for easy peeling when done.

Enjoy.

1. Solid colour

Apply a generous amount of solid watercolor paint, keeping the surface wet.

Use for: Creating solid backgrounds

2. Layers

Begin with a light, watered-down paint. Allow it to dry completely. The first layer is always lighter, in the background, far away.

Apply the second layer darker, adding depth and perspective. Let it dry fully.

Add a third layer.

Use for: Mountains and enhancing landscape perspective.

3. Spots on colour

Create a shape with watered-down paint. Let it dry.

With a different color, add spots (small, concentrated areas of paint). Depending on the amount of water and drying time, these spots will create a smooth overlapping effect.

Use for: Mimicking animal skins

4. Wet color spots

Create a shape with very wet watered-down paint, with sharp details.

With a different color, add spots, and let it freely blend. Watch the paints blend and create a feathery effect. The first layer will define the space where the second paint can go.

Be mindful of water quantity, as it can crumble the paper.

Use for: Silhouettes.

5. Soft blend of two solid colors

Apply two different watercolor paints, each one starting on the opposite side. Let them touch.

Blend with an empty dry brush (no water, no paint).

Use for: Foggy or smooth sky transition effects.

6. Wiping away

Apply very wet watercolor paint.

Use dry paper tissue to soak areas, revealing the paper underneath and creating create fantastic random shapes.

Use for: Clouds.

7. Texture

Apply very wet watercolor paint and allow it to partially dry. Soak areas with newspaper to create a sharp crack effect.

Use for: Clothes and movement.

8. Spots with brush

Cut a piece of paper to mask the area that will not receive paint.

Splash paint with a brush. Use your finger horizontally to tap your brush.

Use for: Creating textured spotted backgrounds.

9. Dry paint brush

Use paint on a dry brush. Do not use too much water, use solid paint.

Dry the brush slightly on a separate napkin, then open the brush fibers before applying.

Use for: Grass and fur

10. Wet paper

Wet the paper with clear water. Let it dry, but not 100%. (It will take some time to dry.)

With a different color add spots to create blurry non detailed shapes. Do not use too much water with the new color. It will blend very smoothly.

Use for: Background elements like distant trees.

11. Water on paint

Watercolor solid wet paint (prefer a dark shade). Wait a few seconds… when the paint is still wet, drop clean water drops.

Tip: For a more dramatic effect, add grains of salt to the water drops that will absorb and distort the cleared-up areas.

For: Underwater effect.

12. Wet colours meet

Two different very wet watercolor paints, each one starting on the opposite side.

Allow them to blend naturally.

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Enjoy the unpredictable and be surprised by the effects. This exercise is a learning opportunity

An exercise in letting go.

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[beautifulbizarremagazine]

If you seek magic then surely you'll find it amongst @spmlaw's solo exhibition, "Verdance" on view at @moderneden. Woody and majestic, don't miss her new collection! Exhibition Dates: February 11 – March 4, 2023 Modern Eden Gallery 1100 Sutter Street | San Francisco, CA 94109 KISS Watercolor 15 x 15 in. © 2023 20 x 20 in. (f) Framing included For press inquiries or sales, please contact Modern Eden Gallery Director Kim Larson at [email protected] | General Information, please email [email protected] Wednesday–Saturday, 12–5 pm Private artwork viewing appointments are available #beautifulbizarre #surrealartists #artcollectors #contemporaryart #stephanielaw #modernedengallery #artinspirarion #creativity #watercolorinspiration https://www.instagram.com/p/CovCzz7sAQe/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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[dianeantonestudio]

Watercolor Christmas Inspiration! 3+ HOURS of Continuous Relaxing and Realtime Tutorials (no music)

Paint with Me for three and a half hours of uninterrupted watercolor bliss! This extra-long compilation video includes SEVEN full length Christmas watercolor tutorials full of seasonal and winter nature inspiration and many of my best tips and techniques for loose, creative watercolor. This video will help you to enter a creative flow state and find inspiration for your own art or other projects. This Compilation of Relaxing Slow Art Watercolor Tutorial Videos is designed to relieve stress, reduce anxiety and help with sadness or loneliness. Enjoy 3+ hours of listening while you work or play! This Christmas tutorial compilation video does not have any background music.

These long videos are designed to put on the tv or computer in the background  to keep you company for hours at a time whether painting along, working or just relaxing - these videos will be your friend when you feel the need for company in the house with you. Some with music, some without, you’ll find more of these long videos in a playlist on our YouTube channel for all-day listening! Ideal for getting you into a relaxed and creative flow state for hours of joyful painting.

Non-Stop Watercolor Tutorials Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVksoedXAAmfgYC2XYzQgXbj1sSnwI2mY Hours of non-stop watercolor with no interruptions at the start and end of each painting. Click play and leave it running and I will keep you company with gentle, relaxing artistic inspiration!

In this compilation video:

00:00:00 Nativity Card 00:16:05 Robin Christmas Tree 00:52:12 Skiing Critters 01:29:54 Starry Bookmarks 01:47:06 Starting a Morning of Painting: bookmarks, tree gift tags, whimsical winter landscape 01:49:01 Sketching and starting the landscape 01:55:08 Trying out Finetec's Coliro PearlColors on PaintOn paper 02:10:08 Continuing the landscape 02:18:23 Taping out and starting the bookmarks 02:26:00 Finishing the landscape 02:52:26 Continuing the bookmarks 02:58:05 Finishing the gold and silver trees 03:05:25 Finishing the bookmarks

Each of these tutorials can also be watched separately, and in some cases there is additional material in the original tutorial (for example, a discussion of materials or color choices):

Nativity Card https://youtu.be/ap2vLENo954 Robin Christmas Tree https://youtu.be/uiSUwcjsb9I Skiing Critters https://youtu.be/Kr8jIdFQCfs Starry Bookmarks https://youtu.be/riBa_e1nym4 A Morning of Painting https://youtu.be/r4etqRNpEpY

You can also download these free traceable sketches from our website:

Robin Christmas Tree https://dianeantone.com/product/robins-in-a-christmas-tree-sketch/ Skiing Critters https://dianeantone.com/product/skiing-rabbit-and-hedgehog-sketch/

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[gracepureautumn]

This painting sold at a gallery the other day! So happy it found a home, I really liked this one ❤️ #watercolor_inlove #aquarellegallery #watercolorlandscaps #ancientlandscape #watercolorinspiration #watercolourartwork #watercoloristsph #inspiring_watercolors #watercolor_blog #worldwatercolorgroup #galaxywatercolor #galaxywatercolorpainting #watercolorgalaxy #watercolorsky #wetonwet #watercolorgalaxy #nebulaart (at St. Louis, Missouri) https://www.instagram.com/p/Co3dq_yu2BZ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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[cristinaclementel]

Merry Christmas you all!! *** #handdrawndesigns #illustratedaily #illustratordraw #drawingproject #watercolorillustrator #illustrationlovers #designillustration #illustrationstyle #watercolorlovers #drawnbyhand #drawinginspiration #finishedwork #inkdoodle #watercolorinspiration #illustrationlove #illustratorart #artdrawings #artmaking #artwork_daily #doodlingart #drawingbyme #illustration_art #originaldrawing #illustrationdesign #lovetodraw #artforhome #inkdrawings #watercolordrawing #chrismastime #illustrationartist (at Fai della Paganella) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmlkWw9rGe_/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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[mikkileo]

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[raemissigman]

Throw back to my studio last week as I began the process of tidying and organizing my space. I will be traveling for a bit and love coming back to a work space that is a welcoming clean slate begging me to create. Swipe to see today’s inspiration. For classes, supplies & retreat information please tap the link in my profile. #studioview #studiotable #travelingartist #dailyartwork #artistretreat #raeandsandiinireland #artistsonretreat #irelandtourism #ihavethisthingwithcolor #seekinspirecreate #calledtobecreative #flowerart #moodforfloral #watercolorinspiration #watercolor_daily #watercolor #watercolorlove #popupartclasses #abstractwatercolor #raemissigman #stencilmagic #watercolorflowers #watercolorbotanicals #quickstartwatercolor #magicwand #flowerwand #watercolormyway #botanicalart #artinireland #artstudios https://www.instagram.com/p/CiN-xsMqdVH/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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[tiny-worlds-living]

10/12 pieces of “Cote d’Azur collection”. Two more watercolor paintings and my French collection 🇫🇷 will be finished and available for purchase. Can’t wait to start another one.. from Italy 🇮🇹 so stay tuned. #tinyart #tinypainting #tinypaintings #miniature #miniatureart #microart #miniart #miniatureworld #watercolor #watercolorpainting #winsorandnewton #watercolorinspiration #watercolorlove #watercolor_art #watercolor_painting #watercolor_gallery #watercolor_daily #watercolorillustration #miniaturepainting #miniatureartist #smallart #smallpainting #painting #watercolorart #tiny_worlds_living (at Bandol - Cote D'azur) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChZNjjqDc72/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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[lanternlightersblog]

#Repost @paint_bell • • • • • • "По дорозі додому", акварель, папір, 28×38 см. "On the way home", watercolour, paper, 28×38 cm. А до нас повернулася зима. Чим не привід завершити давно почату акварель, яка вже, здавалося, стала неактуальною? 🙂 #акварель #watercolourpainting #watercolour #painting #живопис #watercolorinspiration #naturepaintings #watercolourlandscape #winterevening #watercolorlandscapes #wintertale #winternight #ліхтар #snowtrees #streetlight #вечір #watercolornature #watercolourdaily #художникхарьков #yard #light #картинаукраина #naturewatercolor #watercolorpicture #rosaukraine #rosagallery #vangoghwatercolour #lanternlighter @LanternLighter https://www.instagram.com/p/CemIvDdMX7R/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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[byronthesecond]

Acquerello Senza titolo #acquerellosucarta #acquerelli🎨 #acquerellochepassione #acquerelle #watercolor #watwrcolorpainting #watercolour #watercolourpainting #watercolours #watercolorinspiration #watercoloring #art #arte (presso Pianello Vallesina) https://www.instagram.com/p/CdOvIwGM_Bl/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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[ayasmithart]

switchin' it up with a lil' digital art today. #digitalart #watercolorinspired #creativityflow #artlove #artlife #arttherapy #artstagram #instaart #cottagecore #romantic https://www.instagram.com/p/CqYVXOcuZir/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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[menorahstationery]

Done on @menorah.stationery 300GSM 100% cotton watercolour sketchbook⁠ Done by @shades_of_art_by_tapsi⁠  

-100% Vegan Product – No Animal Gelatin

-Spiral Bound and Super convenient with patented Coil Lock Technology as it prevents unravelling, 360° turning & flipping access.

-Sheets are microperforated for easily tearing the sheets and painting to your heart’s content.

-Best choice for watercolour paintings, Acrylics, Gouache, Tempera, Poster colour

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[beautifulbizarremagazine]

You still have time to see @spmlaw's mystical solo exhibition, "Verdance" on view at @moderneden! Visit the gallery website today and view the entre collection. >> https://www.moderneden.com/collections/stephanie-law-verdance Exhibition on view through March 4, 2023 Modern Eden Gallery 1100 Sutter Street | San Francisco, CA 94109 PROTECTORS Watercolor 15 x 15 in. © 2023 20 x 20 in. (f) Framing included For press inquiries or sales, please contact Modern Eden Gallery Director Kim Larson at [email protected] | General Information, please email [email protected] Wednesday–Saturday, 12–5 pm Private artwork viewing appointments are available #beautifulbizarre #surrealartists #artcollectors #contemporaryart #stephanielaw #modernedengallery #artinspirarion #creativity #watercolorinspiration https://www.instagram.com/p/CpTF8WOIqhH/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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[dianeantonestudio]

Turning EMOTIONS into ART - Therapeutic Fun and Real Experience

I'm feeling a bit melancholic today, and I know I'm not alone in experiencing days like these. Life can sometimes take its toll! However, I've decided to turn things around by channeling my emotions into art. I found a beautiful feather today, a gift from nature that inspired me. So, we're going to use that inspiration to create something special. Let's paint our way out of the blues!

Materials:

Diane Antone x Craftamo brushes - available from mid-November 2023: https://tinyurl.com/dianeantonexcraftamo *** Follow the link to sign up to be notified when they launch, and benefit from the reduced launch price. ***

Meeden 100% cotton watercolor paper - now available in three surfaces and three sizes: https://tinyurl.com/meeden-watercolor-pad *** Use code DIANE10 for 10% off all orders from Meeden Art ***

Kuretake Gansai Tambi Art Nouveau set https://amzn.to/3KkQxRl Tombow Fudenosuke Brush Pens https://amzn.to/3QIcn2N

Chapters: 00:00 Understanding My Mood Today 03:03 Materials and Setup 05:13 Painting Lush Green Leaves 11:36 Adding Contrasting Berries 15:18 Creating Loose and Subtle Flowers 17:12 Enhancing with Reverse Coloring Lines

#youtube #watercolorleaves #watercolortherapy #reversecoloring #watercolorinspiration #watercolorforfun #paintforfun

[alvrose]

82. Making Wall Art Design Using Watercolour 🍂 | Loose Leaves Watercolou...

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[moniseum]

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