Hello again! It's Sandy Allnock, and I've got another watercolor treat for you!
Today we'll learn another way to fix oopses - lifting color. The same technique can be used to pull out highlights, add texture - so much fun!
LINK: Watch in HD on our YouTube Channel HERE.
Tips:
- Wait for paint to dry completely before lifting; attempting it while the paint is wet will result in the water melting into the color, not lifting it.
- Test colors ahead on scrap paper to check to see how much or little the color stains the paper.
- Try leaving the water drops in place for a moment for stubborn colors.
Pinnable reference guide
I recommend starting yourself a pin board with tips you find all over the web on watercolor techniques - I'll be sharing lots of them here, but there are already so many out there too! Each week I'll provide a new graphic to add to your collection for quick reference!
Make your own swatches of the techniques along with me! You can store them any way you want - on a ring like I've shown below, or in a pocket page with 2x2 swatches. Or heck, make them whatever size you want! I've stamped an image on mine rather than just doing a square - because I find I get more real-world practice by doing more than a shape. Use these tip labels for the back and attach them onto the back of your swatches: Download Watercolor Swatch Labels
Thanks so much for popping by - see you next week!
