julianna kunstler

Abstract Watercolor Painting

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materials needed:

concentrated liquid watercolors,
diluted 1/4

canvas paper, board, masking tape

watercolor brush

fine point Sharpie

examples:

STEPS

Prepare all necessary supplies.

Wear an apron – it can get messy.


Draw random lines with the wash – directly out of the bottle.

Use a watercolor brush to spread the paint around.

Use as many colors as you want.

You can spread the colors throughout the paper, or have a transition of colors.

Have your hand loose – do not try to "draw" anything specific.

Use watercolor brush again to spread some paint around.

But be careful – you want to have plenty of negative space (white paper).

Use a paper tower to blot the brush – you don’t want to manually mix the colors – if you overdo it – the color will turn brown.

Tilt the board to have extra drips form.

That’s what it should look like

Optional:

You can use a spray bottle with clear water over the dried paper to create extra effects.

Use a fine point Sharpie and carefully outline each white spot.

Take your time!!!!

When done – remove masking tape and mat the artwork!

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