Painted Stamped Character Card with Collage Layers

A project from our live show Brand Showcase in the HTCN studios - IMALA - broadcast Friday 25th Feb 22 · 25/02/2022 · watch it from 31:00

A colourful card featuring a pre-stamped character painted with watercolours in unconventional colours, layered with torn pages from a collage collection, and finished with a stencilled detail and fine liner frame.

You will need

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

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Step by step

1. Create a blue and purple spray ink background on your base paper. ▶ watch 31:00
2. Stamp your chosen image using black ink and emboss it with a heat tool. ▶ watch 31:30
3. Pick up aqua watercolour and paint the base skin tone of your stamped character. ▶ watch 33:00
4. Add red watercolour to the cheeks and blend it in. ▶ watch 33:15
5. Mix white watercolour with your colours to create tonal variations for contour and highlight areas. ▶ watch 33:30
6. Layer additional colours such as green and yellow over the existing watercolour, building up the design. ▶ watch 34:00
7. Add darker blue tones to paint the hair. ▶ watch 35:00
8. Tear pages from your collage collection and adhere them to your card using wet glue. ▶ watch 39:45
9. Apply a stencilled detail using ink over the layered papers. ▶ watch 41:30
10. Outline the entire card edge with a fine liner in a wibbly frame pattern. ▶ watch 42:00
11. Add a sentiment or focal point to complete your card. ▶ watch 42:15

Tips from the show

• You can paint over pre-stamped images with watercolour and still see the stamped detail beneath.
• Build colour in layers, drying between applications to maintain control and depth.
• Be adventurous with colour choices—unconventional colour combinations can create beautiful, unique results.

More from this show

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