How to Paint a Luminous Dark Watercolor Background
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- Опубліковано 25 лип 2024
- Learn my technique for painting a dark watercolor background that still has life and movement! And as a bonus, it's almost impossible to goof up! If you like this video, please subscribe to my UA-cam channel for more watercolor tutorial, and thanks for watching!
Here's a list of my favorite watercolor supplies to use in the studio:
Masking fluid pick-up: amzn.to/3pViJCT
Princeton Aqua-Elite Brushes: amzn.to/3pViJCT
Arches cold pressed watercolor paper: amzn.to/3pViJCT
Pebeo Masking Fluid: amzn.to/46Pe1qW
Ruling pen (used to apply masking fluid): amzn.to/46PCyfz
Winsor and Newton watercolors: amzn.to/46PCyfz
And my favorite supplies to sketch outdoors:
SCHPIRERR FARBEN - Watercolor Paint Set: amzn.to/3NUwnOG
Water Paint Brush: amzn.to/3NNPUQM
Watercolor Sketchbook: amzn.to/3Oj8jqe
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I had no idea this has been so helpful!!
This was very nicely presented!! Thank you for sharing!!!😊♥️
You are so welcome
genius !
Thank you!!! This is the backround I was looking for
Great! I'm glad you like this technique!
Thank you so VERY MUCH !!! This is AMAZINGLY HELPFUL TIP !!! Always having a hard time to do dark backgrounds and they’re look soooo good 👍🏻🙏🏻♥️
Very effective!
Glad you think so!
Spectacular painting.
Thank you!
I am excited to try this making my background papers for collage. Thank you!
I hope it works out well for you!
You have no idea how helpful this demo was for me! Thank you, Susan. Now to find just the right tape.
Great! I’m glad you liked it!
Drafting tape
Amazon has it. Under $10
Beautifully done
Thank you!
Excellent tutorial!
Thank you! I'm glad you liked it!
Very clear and informative tutorial. Thank you! Ready to find drafting tape; since full sheet of Arches' subject is painted and waiting this final step.
Glad it was helpful!
That was WONDERFUL! Subscribed. Beautiful work.
Theresa Jennings I’m so glad you liked it, and thanks for subscribing! 😍
@@SusanMonroeArt I'm working on a painting now, and the background was just bugging me. Starting over, using your ideas.
Theresa Jennings Let me know how it turns out! And make sure your drafting tape is on firmly!
@@SusanMonroeArt I'll be using masking fluid. The subject is too airy. Too much background showing through. :-)
I am using this method with the drafting tape around the edges - but I use parchment or wax paper over the painted subject instead of all that tape and paper. Easier and keeps paint from seeping thru.
That’s a great idea! I’ll try parchment paper next time.
OMG YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
So easy to learn from Professor Monroe
😂
I didn't know you could use masking tape this way! Thank you for sharing
You're welcome!
Its drafting tape, NOT masking tape.
Your painting is wonderful! Did you paint 2 or 3 layers of the dark mix over the background? Backgrounds have always been my nemesis and you explained this so well. I just subscribed to your channel...looking forward to more of your helpful videos.
Yes, I typically paint 3 or 4 layers of dark mix over the colors to get a really dark background and less if I want more of the colors to show through. Thanks so much for subscribing!
Thank you so much! This is exactly what I was looking for. New subscriber here!
Great!!! Thanks for subscribing!
How do you cut away the edges with an exacto knife without cutting the paper?
I am wondering the same thing. Great background demo!
Good question! I just press very lightly with a sharp new exacta blade. If the blade is dull, you have to press harder and it can score the paper.
What if your multi colored background was not dark enough?
It's a learning process, so in your next painting you know that you need to make it darker next. Perhaps you could practice on a spare sheet of paper until you find out how dark you like?
I'm surprised the tape doesn't pull off the painted color.