6/22/2013

How To Make Abstract Watercolor Painting Effects

By Lana Bray


Notice that abstract art paintings in general have this strange layered effect that shows some kind of three dimensional picture. Of course when it comes to this kind of art form, there are special techniques that are needed in order to be able to create a splendid portrait. So for those who would want to make beautiful art, here are some ways to do abstract watercolor painting.

Just like any type of art form, one must first obtain all of the necessary materials that he will be needing to create his masterpiece. The first thing on the list would be to buy some paper that is thick and used specifically for watercolor paintings. This is the type of paper that can keep the paint intact even if it is drenched in a lot of water already.

From there, one should attach a hard board to the paper so that he will be able to paint properly. Now before applying some paint on the paper, one should first spray the paper with a lot of water and wait for it to become damp. The whole purpose of doing this is so that the paper will shrink and be able to hold the paint together.

The next stage would be to apply some of the paint on to the paper in order to create the painting. When making the paints, one must first get coloring materials and mix them with water so that it is not so thick. What one can do to make his work more interesting is that he can allow a lot of water to be added so that the paint will drip and create more effects.

Of course although this is abstract art, one must already have an idea of what he would want to paint. Once he has done the initial applying of the paint, then he should now throw in a little bit of salt bits and let the paper absorb the small crystals. The reason one should do this is so that he can create a shiny and jagged effect on the canvas.

After the painting has dried up, one should now put a plastic cover or plastic bag over the canvas and let it stick to the paint. This will help spread the paint around and create a whole new dimension and effect. So put the plastic over the canvas and wait for the paint to dry.

The last step would now be to get a new toothbrush and put a lot of wet paint on it. After that, one must now use the brush to smear an extra layer on to the canvas in order to give it a whole new dimension. The reason why this step should be done is that without this step, the portrait will not have its layered effect that it should have.

So for those who are interested in abstract watercolor painting, take note of these techniques and methods mentioned above. Now if the artist would want, then he may repeat the previous two steps in order to produce a lot more effects. He may actually repeat it as many times as he wants until he gets the desired output.




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