Fall Leaf | Take & Paint

Description

Gather your favorite watercolor supplies along with a Take & Paint, and enjoy a moment of creativity.

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A completed piece for inspiration or make it uniquely yours.

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Application:

• Use wet paint on dry paper for clean, defined edges (wet—on—dry), or apply a thin layer of clean water to an area first and then drop in paint to create soft blends (wet—on—wet).
• To add texture or depth, drop more pigment into a wet area–either in the same color or a different one–and watch it disperse naturally.
• Let the first layer dry completely before adding another layer of the same color for more saturation, or layer a complementary color to create a new color or added shadows.
• Avoid painting directly next to a still—wet section to prevent colors from unintentionally blending. Instead, let one area dry before working beside it. Work from left to right and top to bottom when possible to avoid smearing or resting your hand in wet paint.
• To “erase” a mistake, press a small area of a paper towel over the area to lift the pigment. Alternatively, use a clean, wet brush to loosen the paint, then blot it gently. Be careful not to disturb nearby wet areas. Always let the paper dry fully before reapplying pigment–otherwise, the new paint may bleed into the damp spot.

Color Mixing:

• Activate your pan colors by adding water, then load your brush and transfer pigment to your palette’s mixing area. Repeat with other colors.
• Clear your brush on a paper towel between each color transfer to keep your pans clean. Mix two colors gradually, blending a little at a time to achieve your desired hue.
• Use your palette to experiment and adjust tones as needed and add water to create a lighter value.
• To deepen a color, mix in a small amount (e.g., 1/4) of its complementary color. For example, add a bit of green to red to darken it, or red to green to deepen that tone.
• Adding a touch of brown to bright colors can tone them down–just be cautious: too much brown can make colors look muddy. Less is more.
• To create gray or black, mix a dark blue with orange (start with about 3/4 blue to 1/4 orange). Adjust the ratio based on the pigments in your set. Add more water to lighten the mixture and create a silvery gray.