When I first started using watercolors, I discovered some techniques that really helped me use my brush better. Here are a few of my favorites:
Wet-on-Wet: This technique means applying wet paint on wet paper. It’s really forgiving! You can see how the colors mix together. This helps you learn how to control the water and paint better.
Dry Brush: For this method, you use a brush that’s not too wet. This can create cool textures. It taught me to change how hard I pressed and the angle of my brush. This gave me better control with each stroke.
Lifting Techniques: This involves taking paint off the paper using a slightly damp brush or sponge. It helped me learn how to use my brush more gently.
Practice Lines and Dots: Simple exercises like drawing lines and dots can make you feel more confident and steady with your brush.
Trying these techniques has really improved my brush control!
When I first started using watercolors, I discovered some techniques that really helped me use my brush better. Here are a few of my favorites:
Wet-on-Wet: This technique means applying wet paint on wet paper. It’s really forgiving! You can see how the colors mix together. This helps you learn how to control the water and paint better.
Dry Brush: For this method, you use a brush that’s not too wet. This can create cool textures. It taught me to change how hard I pressed and the angle of my brush. This gave me better control with each stroke.
Lifting Techniques: This involves taking paint off the paper using a slightly damp brush or sponge. It helped me learn how to use my brush more gently.
Practice Lines and Dots: Simple exercises like drawing lines and dots can make you feel more confident and steady with your brush.
Trying these techniques has really improved my brush control!