Monochrome Watercolor

Use a single family of watercolor for cards with a big impact.

Supplies

Step-by-Step

1. Step 1

   Die cut any small shapes and paint them with clean water.

   

2. Step 2

   While the paper is still wet, add pigments from a single color family to each piece, starting with the lightest shade. Mix warm and cool colors from any single color family.

   

3. Step 3

   Continue until all the pieces are painted and shaded.

   

4. Step 4

   Allow to dry, and put the finished pieces on a card

   

Video!

Your Turn

You've seen the tutorial, now you try it! We've got a section of the gallery set aside for Monochrome Watercolor. Try this technique, then upload your artwork to the gallery. Show us your creations!

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