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First Impressions and Trying Fyess Inexpensive Cotton Watercolor Paper from Amazon
Hi friends! I picked up this budget Fyess watercolor paper on Amazon back in April and I finally got around to opening it up and trying it! From the product description, it is stated that it is 140 lb weight, 100% cotton. I picked up this paper for around $15 for 80 sheets of 6×9″…
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Using Air Blowing Tool and Pipettes for Watercolor Techniques – Watercolor Painting Tutorial #17
Hi friends! Welcome to Episode 17 of my watercolor tutorial series covering a variety of watercolor painting techniques. Today, we’ll be talking about dropping color and blending or making shapes using a blower tool, straw, your lungs, or anything else that blows air! If you’re a beginner just getting started with watercolor, this should give…
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Playing with Paint and Mixed Media Collage in My Art Journal
Hi friends! I broke out the magazines for some mixed media art journal fun. I went back and forth on what I liked, but in the end, I thought the floral art journal page turned out well! It was a lot of fun playing with paint and smooshing it around the page. Hopefully this gives…
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Wax and Oil Resist Watercolor Painting Technique – Watercolor Painting Tutorial #16
Hi friends! Welcome to Episode 16 of my watercolor tutorial series covering a variety of watercolor painting techniques. Today, we’ll be talking about wax and oil resist with watercolor and the different layering effects you can get by using each. If you’re a beginner just getting started with watercolor, this should give you some ideas…
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Bold Abstract Watercolor Painting with Gold and Scraping Using Master’s Touch Watercolor Paper
Hi friends! I’m playing more with my Master’s Touch watercolor paper from Hobby Lobby and also using my MozArt Komorebi palette to make this very fun abstract! I’m using various tools to scrape my paint and make a very bold, layered abstract painting. Hopefully this video will give you some ideas on how to use…
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How to Use Masking Fluid/Frisket with Watercolor Technique – Watercolor Painting Tutorial #15
Hi friends! Welcome to Episode 15 of my watercolor tutorial series covering a variety of watercolor painting techniques. Today, we’ll be talking about masking fluid/liquid frisket/drawing gum, whatever you want to call it! If you’re a beginner just getting started with watercolor, this should give you some ideas on different ways you can practice these…
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Easy, Loose, and Delicate Watercolor Flowers Using the Dragging Technique
Hi friends! Join me today in creating some loose, easy, and delicate watercolor flowers using the dragging technique. I’m using the Marie’s Masters watercolors and my Bee cotton watercolor paper, but you can use any watercolors or paper you have on hand! I hope you enjoy this video, and happy creating!
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Scoring, Sgraffito, and Scratching Watercolor Techniques – Watercolor Painting Tutorial #14
Hi friends! Welcome to Episode 14 of my watercolor tutorial series covering a variety of watercolor painting techniques. Today, we’ll be talking about scoring, sgraffito, and scratching on wet or dry watercolor and the different effects you can get by using each. If you’re a beginner just getting started with watercolor, this should give you…
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Loosen up Your Painting with Art Prompts! Abstract Acrylic Journal Page
Hi friends! I broke out my homemade art prompts again for this mixed media art journal page. I played around a LOT with paint, acrylic ink, alcohol ink, marks, and texture to create the finished page. I hope you grab your supplies and join me on this art page and follow along with the prompts…
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First Impressions – Trying Master’s Touch Watercolor Paper from Hobby Lobby
Hi friends! I’m putting Master’s Touch paper through the paces and giving my first impressions! I’ll be trying some watercolor tests, blotting, lifting, scrubbing, glazing, and then creating a very wet painting with several layers. Join me as we work on this paper for the first time together. I picked up this paper at Hobby…
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17 Ways to Add Watercolor Texture! Techniques & How to – Watercolor Painting Tutorial #13
Hi friends! Welcome to Episode 13 of my watercolor tutorial series covering a variety of watercolor painting techniques. Today, we’ll be covering 17 different ways to add texture to your watercolor painting! I had so much fun making this video and playing with paint. If you’re a beginner just getting started with watercolor, this should…
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Watercolor and Alcohol Ink Easy Field of Flowers Abstract Landscape
Hi friends! I am playing with my Winsor & Newton Cotman watercolor palette and some homemade alcohol ink to make this fun and whimsical abstract landscape with a field of flowers. This project was fun and easy, and is a great way to loosen up and embrace whimsy! If you’re a beginner, this is a…
