I've altered the original image a bit to make the composition a little stronger... Derwent watercolor pencils are used for this lesson, working from a basic set of 24. We'll work on 140 lb. hot press watercolor paper, which is quite a bit smoother than cold press paper. We'll begin...
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.
Learn to paint a tulip with watercolor. Image Credit: Watercolor lends itself beautifully to painting flowers, because flowers are colorful and soft. The organic lines and the manner in which the paint puddles onto the paper make for a lovely representation of any floral subject, especially with ...
You might like painting with watercolor but become frustrated with the framing and matting process. The solution is to mount watercolor paper on board.
What Paper to use for Cyanotypes: When it comes to which papers to use for cyanotype printing, there’s many options. Since I have spent quite a few decades as an illustrator and painting with watercolor, I have used many kinds of papers. The best paper to use for Cyanotypes is a goo...
Finding the Best Watercolor Paper for Your Painting: My Experience and Recommendations As a watercolorist, finding the right paper for your paintings can be a bit of trial and error. It's important to understand the difference between cold press (rough) and hot press (smooth) paper, as well...
Don’t be afraid to ask for help at your local hardware store. How can I hang my DIY picture frame securely? To hang your frame safely: Use wall anchors for heavy frames. Ensure the hanger is attached firmly to the frame. For lighter frames, consider adhesive strips that won’t damage...
To avoid those hot glue burns I went looking in my craft store for alternative felt glues and I'll show you how to get felt to stick together
You can also use a blow dryer to hasten the drying process and to promote tightening of the canvas. If the dent or wrinkle is in the corner between the canvas and the stretcher bars you can dampen a piece of paper towel or a sponge and slide it in the space to wet the canvas from...
How to Bake, Decorate, and Ship Vegan Watercolor Sugar Cookies: You can use this recipe to make any shape of vegan sugar cookie and decorate however you choose. The watercolor effect is just an easy way to quickly decorate a bunch of cookies. To clarify,