How to Use Watercolor Paint and Colored Pencils
Mixed Media-Watercolor and Colored Pencils
Let's face it, some art media is not meant to be mixed. Look at oil paint and water-based paint. Oil and water just don't work together. Some media, however, is just made for each other. Watercolor paint and colored pencils go together like peas and carrots.
Using watercolors and colored pencils together is a popular illustration method. when these mediums are combined, they can produce rich results. They also can be applied quickly to a variety of surfaces. Watercolor and colored pencil drawings can be applied to watercolor paper, plain paper, wood, masonite, or illustration board. ( In the video demonstration that follows, I use watercolor paint and colored pencils on cold pressed illustration board.) It is also popular to use chalk pastels with watercolor paint and colored pencils. The key to creating a rich image with watercolors and colored pencils lies in creating layers. Each of the two mediums on their own rely on layering for success. So, when they are combined, layering the color is even more important. It is also important to allow for the layers of watercolor applications to dry completely before adding either more watercolor or colored pencils.
The following video demonstrates how to use watercolor paints with colored pencils...
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