People usually think that the watercolor should go on first, then the ink. Unfortunately, it’s very difficult to create calligraphy on a watercolored surface. The watercolor makes the surface too smooth and unpredictable, making it tough to create crisp strokes. That’s why I recommend drawing...
There is a belief that ink as a medium attracts artists that love the sense of control. Some art media, like watercolor, doesn’t give us that kind of feeling and requires a different mindset. If you like to be in control, anything that differs from your initial plan may be considered ...
Learn how to draw an Iguana with pen and ink in this drawing lesson. Use hatching and different widths of ink pen to develop shadow and texture.
I draw illustrations with watercolor brushes (blending mode: multiply) to get a watercolor look when layering the colors. When my drawing is finished some parts of the illustration is more transparent than others. Is there a way to make the finished drawing "opaque"? I want the ...
The simple tools in Adobe Fresco mean you can make countless digital pencil drawings and colored paintings of fire until you get it just right. Try out different styles of digital brushes and pencils to see what you like best. Color fire with digital watercolor brushes. Ironically, fire and ...
When you color flowers with gel pens, using a brush with a little water is best to create a blended effect or soften the colors. Dip a clean brush into the water and lightly touch the gel pen strokes. The water will blend the colors or create a watercolor-like effect. ...
Your illustration doesn’t have to stop with the moon. Go on and create a whole night landscape, place your moon in the solar system, or make a fun sun-and-moon combo. Another option is to paint orwatercolora night sky background and fill it with stars. Sometimes a simple solid back...
Start at the top of the pillow and work your way down to the bottom stripe. Rub the paint away from the tape lines and build up the paint til it looks the way you like it. This method creates a watercolor effect on the pillow cover. ...
“I want to draw fifty (measurable) portraits of women I admire, in pen and ink (specific) over the next three months (time-limited). The drawings don’t all need to be brilliant (realistic) but I want to spend at least half hour after dinner (achievable) each week night on each on...
I also think that some pretty watercolor paints would be amazing to give this image a softer look to it. These are just a few examples of what you could use, but which fun art mediums and colors do you think that you will use to bring your moon drawing to life?