Watercolour basics
Watercolour painting is a relaxing hobby in which water and colour blend beautifully. You can learn the basic techniques quickly.
You will need
- Watercolour set (good student quality)
- Watercolour brushes (round no. 4, 8, 12)
- Watercolour pad (at least 300 g/m²)
- 2 water containers
- Kitchen paper
- Masking tape
Steps
Tape down the paper
Tape the paper to the surface by its edges so that it does not buckle.
Get to know your colours
Learn wet on wet
Learn wet on dry
Practise a graded wash
Paint from light to dark
Paint a simple landscape
Let layers dry in between
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