#95 Simple Free Hand Painting
In this video I share with you an idea how to “freehand paint”… with a little help from a friend. 🙂 Yep! I die cut a butterfly guide to help with my freehand painting. And by adding lots of shading, I still managed a freehand look. This is a great technique for someone who wants to slowly stick their toe in the freehand painting water.
Tips & Tricks to Note
- By using watercolour pencils to trace and create a base layer of colour for your painting, you will create a richer, more vibrant watercolour look.
- Here’s a wonderful colour-blending cheat! Imagine there is a smaller image inside your larger one, and carefully outline it using a watercolour pencil. Watercolour the area around the small image, and then watercolour the small image itself. Blend outward and you’re done!
Supplies
- CARDSTOCK: Thick White (159230), Watercolour Paper (149612), Pumpkin Pie (108601), Flirty Flamingo (141421)
- INK: Watercolour Pencils (141709 & 149014), Stampin Write Markers (147154)
- TOOLS: Water Painters (151298), Cut & Emboss Machine (149653), Brilliant Wings Dies (155523), Scalloped Contours Dies (155560), Well Written Dies (Retired)
- ADHESIVE: Liquid Glue (110755), Foam Adhesive Sheets (152334)
Measurements
- Thick White CS: 8-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ scored in half at 4-1/8″ mark and folded in half to create a card base
- Watercolour Paper: 5-1/2″ x 3-1/4″
- Pumpkin Pie CS: 4-1/8″ x 5-1/2″
- Flirty Flamingo CS: Scrap pieces
