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WARNING: Huge file! DOWNLOAD to full view! Sorry for the crappy JPG, I used it to reduce the file size.I painted this one for , I was supposed to make a tutorial on how I use my favorite media.
So here it is, a tutorial on how I use watercolors and inks.
If you have any further questions, please ask. ^^
Pose inspired by 's wonderful stock art.
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Really useful tutorial! 
I think I should buy some masking fluid!
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lol Masking fluid is nice, but it can also be tricky, as it sometimes tears away the paper underneath it too. 
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Oh, I see
I wish I had more time to try your technics...
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Actually, the techniques I use don't take a lot of time (I am too lazy for that, haha), so I totally recommend you try them out.
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Oh, I'm a bit lazy too
I think that watercolors take less time than colored pencils too. In childhood I attended art school for 7 years, so I'm quite familiar with drawing and painting. Anyway, now I should renew my skills, because it was long time ago, when I used watercolors.
And also I've never used any technics so it would be very interesting for me to try it
Unfortunately, now I have so little time because of my Master Thesis...First, I must finish it and then I'll definately try your technics!
Thank you so much for your help and support
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Never a problem.
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Thank you very much
Good luck to you too
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Very helpful tutorial and beautiful work! Added to my collection
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Thanks for a great tutorial! Do you keep the salt on when your finished or do you wipe if off?
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I usually wipe it off, because I had problems scanning my pieces otherwise - the salt gets in everywhere! XD
But technically, you can also keep it off.
If you wipe it off, make sure to do so gently AFTER the color has dried completely! The salt takes a bit longer to dry.
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this tutorial is very very helpful X3
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!
I haven't used ink/watercolors since years but now I want to give it a new try thanks to this tutorial X3
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I already mentioned this in a few other comments - I used to HATE watercolors myself! But then I saw some tutorials for them and gave them another try, and now they are one of my fave media. ^^ So I definitely recommend giving them a go. Only make sure to have proper paper! That is essential.
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wow! Thank you so much X3! I will think about that!
(and now I'm almost sorry that I didn't read the other comments)
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Oh, no, no, I don't expect you to read through the comments. XD I was merely referring to the fact that I always try to motivate people by sharing my own experience with watercolors with them. ^^
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Thank you
I really feel motivated now!
I'll just have to think about what I want to paint in watercolors. I'll start off with something easy, I guess XD
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It can really be anything. And don't feel discouraged if it doesn't look like you want it right away - the best thing to do is NOT to expect anything, and just experiment and see what happens! XD I one of my pieces I achieved a texture with inks and salts which I was NEVER able to achieve again, lol! No matter how often I tried. XD
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Thank you sooo much X3
I really did experiment freely-
here, take a look!
My first aquarell-pic since...5-7 years!
[link]
(usually I do not paint friendly motifs like this ^^)
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See, it already looks really really good! I can hardly believe this was your first aquarell in years!
Now you should try to experiment some more with the textures, mixing colors on the palette to achieve new, different tones or mixing watercolors with other media! Trust me, it is a lot of fun.
And you can really use watercolors for all kind of motifs.
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I will!
Thank you so much X333
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Thanks for taking the time to make a tutorial. I have never used water colors but I want to now XD.
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lol I felt the same until about a year ago. I HATED watercolors. But then I saw 's works and tutorials, and I decided to give them a try again. Now they are among my fave media. ^^
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Wow thanks for sharing her, she has a beautiful gallery. I am surprised that I haven't seen her work before.
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omg, this is so awesome
I'm kinda lame with watercolor but I'm gonna try your way as well
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I still have a lot to learn, too. And I used to HATE watercolors. But really, all you need is some patience and proper paper, and you will see that they are a lot of fun!
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Awesome technique tutorial!
I have to make a children's book for my Visual Arts 1 class at school and since I'm illustrating it with watercolor/watercolor pencils, this is really helpful to get ideas!
Btw, do you know is Sharpie marker is water-soluble? Or regular inky pens?
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I've never used Sharpies, so I have no idea. XD I usually don't buy anything that doesn't say "waterproof" on it, but I also tend to test things before using them on my drawings.
I did use some regular ink pens that were waterproof, but I KNOW there are some that aren#t. (Learned it the hard way, lol.) So depending on what you need, check for the "waterproof" mark on the pens first, and after you have purchased them - test them! (I mean, write something on a piece of paper, wait for the ink to dry well and then try applying some water on it.)
Though lately I personally prefer working with inks and nibs. I find the linearts look somehow prettier and more personal that way. XD But it really is a matter of personal preference. You can also work with no outlines at all - or with gentle outlines made with pencils, some artists prefer this technique.
If you need any more help or have questions, do feel free to send me a note, I'd be happy to help. ^^
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Thanks so much
I probably won't be buying any new materials since lined watercolors aren't really my thing. XD The pen I was planning to use just died, actually, so I guess I'll just test out a Sharpie and see what happens. Maybe experiment with some other techniques. Thanks for your help and if you want I'll tell you what happens with the Sharpies.
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lol That'd be great! ^^
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Thanks soo much I'm definitely using this it's super informative =]. I'm heading out to buy some supplies later thank you again. Do you have any personal favorite brands that I should get for beginners? That masking fluid/Drawing gum stuff is amazing.
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If you mean watercolors, almost anything will work. I still use some stuff that I have from when I was in elementary school. XD For inks, I use Winsor and Newton. ^^
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*worships you* thank you so much for posting this, now I can be as epic as you, or at least try to be XD
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LOL Me and epic? XD
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I think you're epic
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wow thats the cutest icon ever! I am going to try painting a picture of my daughter now!
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Good luck! ^^ Make sure to share once done.
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This piece gives me such inspiration 
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I used to use gel pens, but for some reason those I used got kinda clogged up too often. XD So I started using paint markers and thin brushes with white poster color. ^^ But basically, anything that leaves white traces works, you just have to find the medium that works best for you. ^^
Masking fluid is teh awezome for those white splattery-spots. 
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I had never heard about Masking Fluid before; how do you remove those spots anyway? I'm very curious if I can find it in the Netherlands XP
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I bought it on E-bay. XD You apply it before you paint, so those spots remain white later. You remove it with your fingers, some remove it with an eraser, and I myself use an old mail-opener to gently rub it off the paper. (Gotta be careful and gentle.)
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There's an Art Store in a town near mine; I'll check that store when I go there again (about once every 3 months? XP), because I seriously want to try that. I haven't been painting much and I have a lot to learn, but I definately want to use salt once and masking paint
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Note that sometimes masking fluid is also called drawing gum. Just in case the people at the art store don't know what you are talking about.
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Thanks
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