Parrots in a Row: Lesson 2

Remember to draw lightly when drawing on your paper. If your draw too hard it can be impossible to get the lines out when erasing and the lines will show through from under the watercolor.

Do the entire lesson (both sections) in one sitting since you will want to work while your paper is still wet.

Before you begin this session, wet all your water colors with your brush and water. This will help to soften them so they will be useable.

Also wet your paper with water after your design is drawn on it. It is best to do this on both sides of the paper so that it sticks down onto the table or board you are working on. A plastic laminated board works great since you don’t want to attach the paper onto something that will absorb the water.

Leave plenty of white in your picture. When you cover all the white up, even in the background, it can make the picture look too messy.

If you touch other colors with your brush, you can leave it alone. When you let them flow together you will have a soft edge.