Painting rocks in watercolour 2 ways part 1

There are so many different techniques to use in watercolour (watercolor) and using a credit card to lift out or manipulate the paint is one way that I sometimes paint a rocky headland without actually painting the rocks. It is quick and easy but there is a trick to the amount of pigment that you use. The first wash should be light colours (colors) and thin/wet. While damp you then drop thick almost Vegemite/butter consistency pigment over the top in a range of dark colours (colors). Then while it is still wet use the corner & side of a loyalty card to scratch the pigment. If you have the card too much up on the corner you will create a divot that pigment runs into and leaves a dark line. I bend the card a little so that I am on the corner and partial side of the card. This tutorial is designed for anyone from absolute beginners to those looking to pick up new skills. If you have feedback, comments or suggestions for new videos please pop them in the comments section below. I also love to see the work you are doing so please feel free to share. Keep in touch via my newsletter - go to to sign up, or via Instagram - -- Tags - Cheryl Bruce, Cheryl Bruce Creativ, Watercolor, watercolour, watercolour tutorial, learn watercolour, learn watercolor, drawing, painting, learn to paint, Australian artist, watercolour tutor, watercolor tutor, tutorials, travel teacher, international workshop tutor, art, painting tutorials, art tutorials #watercolorlandscape #landscapepainting #countryscene #paintingtrees
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