Don’t know where to start? We share with you the basics that you need in order to get started with watercolor.
1. Dry wash: It is a simple, solid hue on dry paper.
The main thing is to make it look solid.
MORE water = ligher shade
2. Wet on Wet:
Cover the whole area in water first. Before the layer of watercolor is completely dry, get a lot of pigment on the brush and add it to the area. Watch the paint spread across unexpectedly, creating very beautiful and diffused effects.
Paint from light to dark
Simple Watercolor Rules to Remember:
- More water you use, the lighter the shade you will have.
- Watercolor pigment dries much lighter on paper
- Paint from light to dark
Do not use too many pigments at once, otherwise it will create muddy colors.
Now that you have the perfect supplies and setting,start to paint!
Just start! Do not overthink it! It is that simple.
Alright, now it is time for you to make this world a very creative place.
-Atssi Creative Team