Rabu, 11 September 2013

An Abstract Watercolor Painting In Easy Steps

By Cecile Ingram


People often claim that they are not artistic, but everyone is capable of creating works of art. In one such area this is certainly true, and this is when it comes to creating an abstract watercolor painting. This can be so simple to do, and at the end of the process you gain your very own stunning item of art. There is also no requirement for expensive materials, and everything needed will be readily available at your local crafts store.

An easy one to try requires just a few items and a little time. You will need some watercolor paper, a board to fix it to, and some tape to fix the paper to the board. Also a brush, a paint set and some rubber cement. To avoid damaging the paper when you remove the tape, place the length of tape initially on your trouser leg. Quickly remove it, this will pick up very tiny fibers. This prevents the tape being overly sticky, making it easier to remove but it will still hold the paper firmly in place.

Initially you are advised to stick with just two colors for your first masterpiece. They should be colors that are next to each other on something called a color wheel. A quick look on the internet will reveal what this means. So for example it could be blue and green, or red and yellow. The color choice is yours but should match in with your existing decor.

Once the paper is fixed to the board apply the rubber cement in a random manner. Let it dry naturally, or you could help it along by utilizing a hair dryer. When the rubber cement has dried the first paint can be applied. You can put the paint wherever you choose. You will notice that it bleeds and leeches together depending on how wet the paint is.

There is no requirement to cover all of the paper right away. It is best done in stages, just how many stages is your decision but the drying stages are very important. So it is paint then dry, apply the rubber cement then dry. Don't forget to use the hair dryer to speed the whole process up, it will also ensure that the different layers of paint are firmly fixed before you apply the next coat.

When everything is dry the rubber cement can be removed. This is easily done by gently rubbing it with the pad of your finger. Once the cement has been totally removed you start to see the pattern emerging. Some people will opt to use a pen to outline these shapes, whereas others prefer to leave it as it is.

The tape which was used to fix the paper to the board can now also be removed. If the tip mentioned earlier was used the paper should not rip while you are carefully removing the tape. Another added bonus is that you will now have a tidy border area.

You have now finished your first ever abstract watercolor painting. Hopefully you have found it a simple way to create your own artworks, and it might have given you the incentive to try some other forms of art. As the old saying goes, "You never know until you try".




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