WatercolorClassPart1

SAMPLES:

PART I
SUPPLIES:
*Watercolor paper or very heavy cardstock
*Watercolor or permanent ink, ink pad
*Markers ~ Tombow or Marvy
*Brushes ~ I usually use a # 4 brush
*Large glass water
*White plastic lid or a white ceramic tile ~ This will be your palette Note: Any white plastic lid from a tub of butter, cottage cheese, etc., will work. I have tried the clear lids and you don't see the true color of the marker as well.
*Cloth or Paper towel
*Stamps

INSTRUCTIONS:
Before we get started, I'd like to mention that I do the watercoloring in sections. I'll do all the areas that use the same color (the green topiaries as an example). Let it set and dry a bit before moving on to the next area of color.
1. Stamp image on watercolor paper or heavy cardstock with permanent or watercolor ink.
2. Scribble your marker on the white plastic palette ~ the side that doesn't have any manufacture logos in it.
3. Dip your brush into glass of water and tap off the excess or blot on towel.
4. With wet brush, mix color on palette until you have a little puddle.
5. Rinse brush.
6. With a clean wet brush gently blot on towel again.
7. Pick up a little color with brush and begin coloring a small area at a time.
8. Color all areas that will be using the same color. Let dry 2-3 min. (This
is a good time go grab a cup of coffee or tea)
9. Continue with your next color (the blue shirt and skirt as an example) repeating steps 2-7
10. After all the areas have been colored and dried, add a darker color on your palette. Mix with water, but this time use a dryer brush (water has been almost completely blotted out of brush) to give your areas some shading, highlights and detail.
That's basically it! It's pretty simple and another fun way to use your markers. Linda E.
Trouble Shooting:
~ Got too much water on a certain area ... Just gently blot with a paper towel.
~ Paper curls after it's dried...... Place a couple of heavy books on top of project for an hour or so. It should flatten right out.
~ If you make a mistake ... Dip your brush in water. Blot a little and go over mistake with your brush. You can usually work the color out and start over.
FYI:
Here's a tip I picked up from an art instructor:
Cut the "cuff" part off an old sock. Slid on wrist and use as a blotter for your brush.