Question

How do you use watercolors over pencil?

Answer 1

1Draw a pencil sketch of your subject. It does not need to be too detailed, but do include major lines and points. Do not shade the picture.2Create a chart of colors. With each of the colors of pencils that you will be using, shade a small square and paint over it with water. This will allow you to see how your colors will look, as some colors look completely different once water has been added.3Layer some colors over each other and add water. Blending colors in this method can produce beautiful effects and add dimension to your picture.4Using your base color(s), LIGHTLY and evenly color your subject. Do not worry about shading yet.5With your base color, make a second layer over your picture. This time, leave blank the areas of highlight and shade in your shadowed areas.6Using your shadow color (Black, or a darker shade of your base color), further shade your dark areas. Using more than one color to shade your picture will give it dimension.7With your highlight color (White, or a lighter shade of your base color), lightly color the highlights and surrounding areas of your picture.8Finish off your pencil sketch.9Using a medium to small soft paintbrush, paint water over your picture. Make sure that your brush strokes go with the contours of your subject. Start out with a little bit of water, and add more to produce a more washed out effect. The more water is added, the lighter the color will become and the less you will see your pencil lines. However, if too much water is used, the colors will run. Use a smaller brush for detailed ares.10Once your initial layer of water has dried, you can dip the pencils themselves into the water to add areas of intense color or details. Doing this provides a very strong color, and it is difficult to hide mistakes.11If you wish to, you can go back over your picture now with another layer of shading colors. You may or may not want to add water to this layer.

Answer 2

11 Easy Steps! Hope it's Helpful!!<3

Answer 3

Thanks! That was really helpful!!! :0)

Answer 4

No problem!!:)