Base Colors

I usually don’t lay down my base colors like this, but I thought it would be easier to explain and it would look better in a photo.

So, let’s talk about watercolors, they are a little complicated at first but you have to get used to them and with time you’ll see they’re actually quite fun.

If you see my photo, the color is patchy and nothing here looks even close to done.

My first tip will be: Let the layers dry in between. Watercolor tends to lift up and create ugly patches if you don’t let the previous layer dry.

Second tip is: Start light. You can use things like masking fluid if you need an area to be white but I usually am too lazy to use masking fluid.

THE COLOR PALETTE You should choose your color palette before starting your drawing, there are a lot of ways of doing this, for example palette generators online, or simply another image you saw. Why? you may ask, it’s not like you’re ONLY using those colors, but it helps a lot to not dwell too much or feel lost while coloring. and also because you cannot erase watercolor and once you put color down it’s really hard to completely lift it up without leaving a mark.