I started out with some 140lb cotton watercolor paper and created my leaf shape. I tried a few different brushes a few weeks ago to see which one created an easy leaf. I also have a youtube video on this if you want to make easy leaf shapes.
Cut out the shape using scissors and add some black pen and gold pen details for a little bling.
Next UV resin on both sides, it took about 4 minutes on each side to cure.
Once the uv resin was dry use a Dremel tool to create a small hole near the top for the jump ring to hang and added a small earring.
I know that realistic paintings can be intimidating for many watercolorists.
So, I've decided to jump in with the details for you in this new Fall course.
We will bring the whole process together with layers and layers, taking your basic paintings (where many of us tending to stop) to the next level creating a more realistic watercolor.
This class starts out for beginners but in the end we will complete a very realistic Maple leaf.
I walk you through my steps so even if you are a beginner, I know you can do this one.
So we are going into details in this course!
WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER IN THIS COURSE:
Create a simple Color chart with fall colors.
Learn to expand on those colors by adding a Glaze to create more shades and depth.
Paint a simple wet in wet leaf by dropping in colors.
Dive a little deeper with glazes and create some more realistic details.
Practice with pen and ink for quick results, perfect for cards or adding some little touches to your paintings.
For our final project we will create this realistic Maple Leaf using all these techniques plus a touch of little watercolor pencil for extra fine details!
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Original Painting 9x12" Alcohol Ink on Mineral Paper
It's been raining here for what seems like weeks. April showers bring May flowers right. So today I really wanted to just play with colors and evoke some emotions with less stress about lines or steps. I love the movement in this one and since Mothers Day is coming right up, I named this one "Femininity". What started this whole painting.....I've been excited to make my own Blending solution with Glycerin and 91% alcohol. My first attempt didn't make the grade because the glycerin would leave this funny moisture looking spots on my painting. I did some research and it appeared I had been using too much glycerin to Alcohol ratio.
So this time I started small. I filled my new (watercolor) Water coloring Brush Pens completely with 91% Isopropy Alcohol and then added just one drop of the glycerin. I"m using a food grade (USP Food Grade Glycerine) and shook it to mix well. It worked perfectly! It really blends the colors...you can see where I used the brush on the edges for that softness. I will be adding a Short Demo Video on my Youtube Channel. I hope to create a new online Class for something similar with all the steps in the near future. In the mean time you can view my 17 (Watercolor, Alcohol Ink, and a few Resin and Jewelry) Online Courseson my website: www.kelliechassefineart.com
