Articles by: JohnM

Step-By-Step Watercolor Wildflower Scene with Masking Technique

To create a wildflower watercolor scene, stretch and staple wet watercolor paper to a wooden frame, then let it dry overnight. Mask flower shapes with liquid frisket, apply various washes of Prussian Blue and yellow to develop depth and texture, and finally paint the flowers. Remove masking as needed.

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Watercolor Landscape Painting of California Poppies

Creating a watercolor landscape of California poppies is challenging due to the need for precise color placement. Artists often use masking fluid, such as the GrafX Molotow 4 mm pen, for detailed work. Various applicators were tested, with GrafX Molotow 4 mm pen and Fineline Masking Fluid being the most effective.

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