Simple Watercolor Painting for a Gift Card (A Series)
Step-by-step watercolor floral painting demonstrationThis free lesson provided by Mary Churchill
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Supplies
PAPER:
Watercolor paper cut to 51⁄2 x 81⁄2. Fold in 1⁄2
ENVELOPES:
Invitation Envelopes 2416 # 5 1⁄2 Size 4 3/8 x 5 3⁄4
Or
BLANK CARDS: Strathmore Watercolor card pkg. (buy at Craft Store). Size 5 x 6 7/8
PAINTS:
Alizerian Crimson,
Dark green,
Sap green,
Lemon yellow,
Dark brown,
Paynes Gray
BRUSHES: 0 (thin),
1⁄4 Flat lettering (PLAD)
Round #11 Sabeline
Round #6 Sabeline
Use the # 1⁄2 “ Lettering brush to :
- Wiggle action to remove unwanted paint from flower pedals.
- Sharp point on #11 brush.
- Sharp edges on 1⁄4 “ Flat (lettering) brush.
- Folded paper tower to wipe brush on while painting.
