Sharing a watercolor technique--rsklarer

Sharing a watercolor technique [Jan. 8th, 2008|02:06 pm]


Just wanted to share one of my experiment small paintings. I used watercolor with pen and ink. I like the technique I used for the coral. It requires some time. First, you paint the colors. After, they are fully dry you apply a very muddy color mixture. While this layer is still wet, you position dampened rock salt around to form the ins and outs of coral, you leave the rock salt on unil fully dry. The last step is to use pen and ink stippelling to add definition. The salt leaves a very textured effect for watercolor. I really liked how it all came together this time.
Happy art to you! Robbie