Watercolour Painting on Invisible Ink Paper Pad

A project from our live show NEW LAUNCH - It's Friday with Toni showcasing the brand new products - broadcast 4th March 2022 · 04/03/2022 · watch it from 24:15

Paint over the sepia-toned guide on the invisible ink paper pad to create a beautiful watercolour artwork with minimal effort. The pre-printed shading underneath guides your brushwork and creates professional-looking results with depth and dimension.

You will need

100345 - HTCN - Miya Solid Watercolour Kit - 36 Colour Set - 250222ADSEE IT

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Step by step

1. Select your invisible ink paper pad and identify the sepia-toned guide printed on the back of the card. ▶ watch 24:30
2. Mix up your first colour using the watercolour kit—in this case, dilute green for the leaves. ▶ watch 28:00
3. Paint the green colour over the leaf areas, following the guide underneath; the shading will push through automatically. ▶ watch 29:30
4. Add a second tone of green to some leaves to create variation and visual interest. ▶ watch 34:30
5. Paint the orange fruits with your orange watercolour, adding a touch of red at the base for depth. ▶ watch 37:00
6. Add green accents to some of the oranges where the guide indicates, then remove excess water from your brush with a tissue. ▶ watch 38:30
7. Layer darker shades of green on the leaves by adding more concentrated colour where the guide shows shadow areas. ▶ watch 40:00
8. Add splats and accents of colour—orange and green—to enhance the design and create visual movement. ▶ watch 42:00
9. Apply clear glitter glue (Stickles) sparingly over selected areas like the flowers and fruits for subtle sparkle. ▶ watch 48:30
10. Allow the artwork to dry completely; the glitter effect will settle and create a delicate shimmer. ▶ watch 50:30

Tips from the show

• The sepia-toned guide underneath does all the work for you—you're just adding colour on top, so there's little to no effort required.
• After your first attempt, you can become more creative by adding your own darker shades and light-and-shade effects beyond what the guide shows.
• Use a tissue to remove excess water from your brush before blending colours; less water on the project really does help the artwork.

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