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Gauze and Fabric for Texture Watercolor Technique – Watercolor Painting Tutorial #19
Hi friends! Welcome to Episode 19 of my watercolor tutorial series covering a variety of watercolor painting techniques. Today, we’ll be talking about the different textures and effects you can get by using gauze in your painting (or other fabrics as well!). If you’re a beginner just getting started with watercolor, this series should give…
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Abstract Flowers in Vase – Loose Floral Watercolor Painting for Beginners
Hi friends! I broke out my Marie’s Masters watercolors to play with and painted some loose abstract flowers in a vase! This is an easy painting that is also great for beginners, and it was a lot of fun to do. Abstract florals are a great way to practice brush strokes and making something recognizable…
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Floral Stencil Mixed Media Acrylic Painting Art Journal Page
Hi friends! I broke out my alcohol inks, acrylic paints, and stencils to do a very fun and easy art journal page. I love mixed media as much as I love watercolor, so I like to change things up and keep things fresh while I’m practicing both. I love sitting down and relaxing while I…
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Using Granulating Medium in Watercolor Technique – Watercolor Painting Tutorial #18
Hi friends! Welcome to Episode 18 of my watercolor tutorial series covering a variety of watercolor painting techniques. Today, we’ll be talking about granulating medium and how it affects watercolor paint. If you’re a beginner just getting started with watercolor, this series should give you some ideas on different ways you can practice these techniques…
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Abstract Watercolor Art Painting with Charcoal Pencil, Gold, and Bold Acrylic Marker
Hi friends! I am experimenting more with my new Master’s Touch watercolor paper from Hobby Lobby, and I decided to also break out my MozArt Komorebi watercolor palette to do an abstract watercolor painting. I also used charcoal pencil, gold watercolor paint, and my “Big Bertha” Posca pen. haha! As always, thanks for watching, and…
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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!
