CREATE YOUR OWN CUSTOM WATERCOLOURS ON FILESILO
CREATE YOUR OWN
CUSTOM WATERCOLOURS
BASIC WATERCOLOUR WASHES
HOW TO CREATE BASIC WASHES FOR USE AS BRUSHESWATERCOLOUR WASHES WITH MASKING FLUID
USING MASKING FLUID TO CREATE UNIQUE DESIGNSsketches before larger paintings in other mediums.
Today, the unpredictability and vibrancy of the paints
make it fun for both children and adults. But it is also
useful for designers.
Watercolour brushes and textures can add a
splash of colour, and rich texture that gives a
handmade effect to digital projects. Also, this project02
UNLEASH YOUR INNER ARTIST
Paint spots of colour all over your paper.
Experiment with size, amount of water, drips,
splatters, and a drier brush. You may need to tape
the paper to a board to prevent warping.02
PAINT WITH THE WATERCOLOURS
Once the fluid is dry, use the watercolour to
paint over the areas you want. Don’t worry about
painting on the masking fluid, that’s why it’s there.
Allow the paint to dry completely before the next step.03
CAPTURE YOUR ART
Wait for the paint to dry completely.
Then either photograph or scan them for use in
Photoshop. Make sure the spots you’ve painted
don’t bleed into each other if they move during
the drying process.03
PEEL THE MASKING FLUID OFF
Once the paint is dry, peel the masking
fluid off. Just rub it with your finger until it peels
off, be careful that you don’t rip the paper off as
well. Then photograph or scan your new designs.01
LOAD UP YOUR PAINTBRUSH
Load your brush with the colour of your
choice. Use a colour that is dark enough to scan
well with enough contrast. Avoid yellow.
Experiment with the colours to make sure you have
the right water to colour ratio for a smooth effect.01
APPLY THE MASKING FLUID
Using a cheap brush, paint the masking
fluid on the paper however you want. Remember
that wherever you paint the masking fluid will be
white after you paint with watercolour over it. Make
sure to let it dry completely before painting.LEARN HOW TO MAKE WATERCOLOUR BRUSHES FOR TRADITIONAL ART EFFECTS
W
atercolour art has been around for
centuries. It is characterised by
transparent colour that can be layered
when dry or blended while wet.
Watercolour is considered the medium used in
Palaeolithic cave paintings. It was a prominent
medium during the Renaissance for studies andis pretty cheap; once you have the supplies you can
make hundreds of brushes, textures and designs to
fit all of your design project needs. It’s also relatively
simple and a great way to incorporate other
mediums in your work. Using watercolour in design
provides a unique opportunity to blur the lines of
digital and traditional in a classy and elegant way.