How Do You Paint With Watercolor Aquarelle Pencils?
If you’re feeling the creative urge to start painting, consider trying out Aquarelle watercolor pencils. Aquarelle is the French word that describes watercolor painting. Aquarelle pencils allow you to complete your drawing and then add water. The pencils are a great alternative to traditional watercolor, offering more control than a brush, which can be especially helpful for artists in training. Trace your desired drawing onto watercolor paper by holding it up to a window or by using a light box. Tape down your watercolor paper with masking tape so that the watercolor paper doesn’t buckle when you apply the water. Travel horizontally across the paper with the Aquarelle pencil, just as you would color with a regular colored pencil. Remember to reserve the white places on your painting when you are sketching in the design. Use a variety of paintbrush sizes when you apply the water. Use a larger brush for areas of background and a smaller brush for detail areas. Dab your paintbrush on a w
