Hey everyone, it’s Kate, and I hope you’re all having a great day! Today, I wanted to share a relaxing watercolor session with you, focusing on playing with texture. If you’re interested in adding texture to your paintings, stick around to see the techniques I’m trying out.
I started by spraying both sides of my paper to make it really wet. Then, using a brush, I spread some yellows and greens around, adding a touch of Indian Red from my Marie’s Masters palette. After adding more water for a dreamy look, I experimented with a squeeze blower tool to spread dark brown paint on the wet paper. The tool gave me interesting blended effects, perfect for creating unique textures. Next, I used a quill brush to dab Indian Red onto the paper, trying both dabbing and brush strokes for variation.
After drying, I mixed a strong umber deep color and used a palette knife to scrape it onto the paper, creating bold textured lines. The palette knife left grooves in the paper, adding even more depth.
After adding some darker marks and lines, I decided to create a grid-like pattern with my palette knife. Then, I splashed more paint onto the paper, following the composition I had created. I tried adding more texture with the palette knife and then used a spray bottle lid to stamp circles onto the page.
Feeling like the page needed something extra, I tried adding Naples yellow deep acrylic ink. However, the ink soaked into the damp paint, so I decided to abandon the idea and instead used a gold paint marker to create circles, my personal favorite. The marker added a touch of sparkle to the page.
Overall, I’m pleased with the textures I’ve achieved in this session! The marks from the palette knife, the splashes of paint, and the circles from the marker all contribute to an interesting composition. I hope you enjoyed watching this process, and remember, keep experimenting and creating!