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Tip 1
How do I start a painting?
Draw first before you start your painting. Use a very light pencil and erase the darker lines before you begin painting.
Tip 2
How do I know if this is the right color?
Test your brush and color on a scrap piece of paper before you put it on to your final painting.
Tip 3
How do I fix unexpected blending or blooming of colors and paint?
If there is a lot of water, grab a clean, dry paper towel and blot the area.
Tip 4
How do I clean up a mistake?
Use a paper towel to blot a drip or a mistake. Do NOT wipe.
Tip 5
What is the best way to paint a watercolor? Paint lightly and ad layers to your art and design.
Tip 6
How do I create the perfect color? Blend in tray and test before you put it on your paper.
Tip 7
Can you blend watercolor on the paper?
The answer to that is YES. Once you have water on your paper, you can add paint.
Tip 8
Can you just play and mix watercolor on paper?
The answer to that is YES. Mix colors on paper, and sometimes you come up with a Happy Accident.
Tip 9
Is there a way to speed up my drying time?
The answer to that is YES.
I don’t want to wait for it to dry. Use a hairdryer in a “cool” setting to speed up the process.
Tip 10
Can I create special effect on my watercolor painting?
The answer to that is YES.
Add salt to a very wet area that has paint on it.
XO,
Karen Elaine