Today I have a fun no line watercoloring card to share. It’s pretty rough, I’m not going to act like I did a perfect job.
But with any of the watercolor things, practice makes progress. The more you practice a technique the better you will get at it.
My goal with this bear was to give the feel of Winnie The Pooh. That’s why I went with red and golds and that’s also why I used the sentiment Hello, Friend. Can’t you just hear Pooh bear saying this?
Here are my best tips for no line watercoloring with Stampin’ UP! inks:
+ Use a high quality watercolor cardstock. I use Arches Cold Press or Smooth Bristol Cardstock, Stampin’ UP! does have watercolor paper but I will be honest, it doesn’t hold up for my novice skills. I need paper that can take a beating.
+ Use water painters to start out. Then you don’t have to fuss with clean and dirty water wells and you have pretty good bristles for novice abilities.
+ I start by outlining my image with the ink and then add water to dilute towards the center. After the image dries you can go back in and add more details.
+ When you think it’s just a big mess, keep going. It usually gets better. Worse case scenario, scrap it and start again. But hang with it until the last minute.
Debra Walker says
Love Macie’s surprised face when she saw Skeeter!!!! Cute card, love the colors.
Patti B says
I absolutely love Macie’ sweet smile and surprise when she realizes that she gets to keep the puppy. Thanks for sharing.
Patti B..