We've been enjoying watercoloring so much for the past few months! Here's our favorite technique:
-use actual watercolor paper--it makes a difference. It's a bit pricy and tricky to find. You can get it at Hobby Lobby.
-I cut one of the 9X12.5 inch pieces in half to make two pieces
-soak the paper in water for about 15 minutes
-remove from water, place on art tray
-use a small sponge to wipe away any excess water
-paint!
-after dipping the brush in the water to wash between colors, do a quick wipe on the sponge to catch any excess color. This prevents color mixing in the individual paint compartments.
-also--if painting with a young child, just take out one or two of the little paint squares and put them in a dish. Too many colors is too much--start off simple by just removing one or two colors and using that at a time. Also this prevents the child mixing colors and just ending up with a brown paper!
Right now we're using crayola watercolors, but I want to try liquid watercolors soon! We have our eyes set on the stockmar watercolors....Maybe for Q's bday. :)
Anyhow, this technique yields beautiful blends of colors. Daddy of course had to go and show us all up and paint the awesome-est painting ever. It's hanging in Beck's room and I need to get a picture of it soon!
-use actual watercolor paper--it makes a difference. It's a bit pricy and tricky to find. You can get it at Hobby Lobby.
-I cut one of the 9X12.5 inch pieces in half to make two pieces
-soak the paper in water for about 15 minutes
-remove from water, place on art tray
-use a small sponge to wipe away any excess water
-paint!
-after dipping the brush in the water to wash between colors, do a quick wipe on the sponge to catch any excess color. This prevents color mixing in the individual paint compartments.
-also--if painting with a young child, just take out one or two of the little paint squares and put them in a dish. Too many colors is too much--start off simple by just removing one or two colors and using that at a time. Also this prevents the child mixing colors and just ending up with a brown paper!
Right now we're using crayola watercolors, but I want to try liquid watercolors soon! We have our eyes set on the stockmar watercolors....Maybe for Q's bday. :)
Anyhow, this technique yields beautiful blends of colors. Daddy of course had to go and show us all up and paint the awesome-est painting ever. It's hanging in Beck's room and I need to get a picture of it soon!
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