Watercolor Techniques

This video tutorial covers eight watercolor techniques: paper preparation, creating a wash, wet on wet, blotting, dry brush, color wash transition, crayon resist, and using watercolor pencils. Each technique is demonstrated with step-by-step instructions, emphasizing the importance of controlling water and color mixing. The tutorial concludes with cleanup instructions.

What is the first step in preparing your paper for watercolor techniques?

• Label the sections with a sharpie

• Fold the paper into 8 sections

• Apply a wash from dark to light

• Mix colors in the paint set lid

Why should you avoid painting two adjacent wet areas at the same time?

• The colors can bleed into each other

• The paint might dry too quickly

• It will create unwanted textures

• It will make the colors too light

What effect does adding salt to wet watercolor paint create?

• It creates a textured effect

• It darkens the color

• It lightens the color

• It makes the paint dry faster

How do watercolor pencils differ from regular colored pencils?

• They are more vibrant

• They are water-soluble

• They are not erasable

• They are thicker

What should you be cautious of when using watercolor pencils?

• Using too much water

• Mixing colors too much

• Drawing too lightly

• Using the wrong paper