An Abstract Watercolor Painting In Easy Steps

By Cecile Ingram


How many times have you heard people being invited to try their hand at some form of art, only to reply that they have no artistic ability whatsoever. Fear not, everyone can try the following abstract watercolor painting. It is very easy to try, and you have the satisfaction of producing your very own art. It is not expensive, and all of the necessary items can be found in your local arts shop.

The following method is a very easy exercise. You only need a few items, a sheet of paper, a board and tape to fix the two together. Then a brush a watercolor paint set and rubber cement solution. A tip on how to avoid the tape ripping the paper, take a length of tape and stick it to your trousers. Rapidly removing it will cause minute fibers to adhere to the tape. This reduces the tackiness of the tape, making it easier when removal is needed.

Initially you are advised to stick with just two colors for your first masterpiece. They should be colors that are next to each other on something called a color wheel. A quick look on the internet will reveal what this means. So for example it could be blue and green, or red and yellow. The color choice is yours but should match in with your existing decor.

Apply the rubber cement solution to your paper in a random pattern. Allow time for it to dry, although if you are eager to carry on a hair dryer can be used. Once the cement has dried you get to the fun part, you get to start painting. It doesn't matter where you put the paint as it is your design. You will notice the different effects that it has on the paper the wetter the paint is.

There is no requirement to cover all of the paper right away. It is best done in stages, just how many stages is your decision but the drying stages are very important. So it is paint then dry, apply the rubber cement then dry. Don't forget to use the hair dryer to speed the whole process up, it will also ensure that the different layers of paint are firmly fixed before you apply the next coat.

When everything is finally dry the beads of rubber cement can now be removed. This is simply achieved by gently rubbing it with your finger tip. It is the removal of this rubber cement that gives the contrasting pattern. At this point some choose to take a pen and draw along the outlined shapes, others decide to leave the natural finish.

The securing tape can also be removed now. If you followed the tip given earlier it should peel off easily and the paper shouldn't rip. Another thing you will notice is that you also have a nice clean border all of the way around your finished piece of art.

Just by following those simple steps you will have created an abstract watercolor painting. Such a simple process might give you the urge to try and create some more art. Everyone has a budding artist inside of them.




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