Struggling with watercolor mistakes? Don’t worry—I’ve got you covered! 🎨✨
In this video, I’ll show you 20 genius ways to fix, erase, and cover up watercolor mistakes, even after they’ve dried! Whether you're dealing with color bleeds, harsh edges, or unwanted marks, these quick and easy mixed media tricks will help you rescue your art and boost your painting confidence.
💡 Here’s what you’ll learn:
✅ Fix mistakes while watercolor is still wet (using paper towels, cotton pads & magic erasers!)
✅ Correct dried watercolor errors (with stiff-bristled brushes, re-wetting techniques & more!)
✅ Cover up problem areas using gouache, Copic Opaque White & mixed media tools like colored pencils, pastel pencils, watercolor markers & gel sticks!
🎨 Whether you’re a beginner or experienced artist, these watercolor rescue techniques will save your paintings and make your mixed media art shine!
‼️ Need help getting the PERFECT amount of water on your brush every time? I got you! Check out this video here: https://youtu.be/futYslPIrgk?si=xyI3mgsjkrOu9e82
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Skip to the part that you need most here:
00:00 Introduction and Overview
00:49 Erasing Watercolors When Wet
08:34 Erasing Watercolors When Dry
13:05 Cover-Up Options for Mistakes
17:34 Fixing Mistakes with Other Art Supplies
29:17 Using Gelatos and Other Tools
33:57 Conclusion and Next Steps
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Here are the books related to this video or some that I may think you'd enjoy if you like Mixed Media art like I do!
Here are the books related to this video or some that I may think you'd enjoy if you like Mixed Media art like I do!
📚 Whimsical Watercolors: Widdle Women Edition https://amzn.to/3C0KVKw
📚 Whimsical Watercolors: Wacky Whiskers Edition https://amzn.to/3W219Ki
📚 How to Draw and Find Your Style by Karen Campbell https://amzn.to/48VkQI2
📚 Mixed Media Magic by Karen Campbell https://amzn.to/48RXCTn
📚 Mixed Media Hamburger Layering System by Karen Campbell https://amzn.to/3OneVU4
👉🏽 Learn more about my Mixed Media Society art club where we do 3 new and exciting GANGBUSTER painting and mixed media projects each month every month:
https://create.awesomeartschool.com/mixed-media-society/
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Music by Epidemic Sound
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Who the heck am I?
Hi! I'm Karen Campbell! I believe artists aren't BORN with talent, they're MADE. Since founding Awesome Art School in 2016 I've poured my heart into teaching people how to create AMAZING mixed media art through EASY mixed media art tutorials and online art courses. On my channel you'll find TONS of mixed media inspiration, info about which mixed media art supplies are worth your time & money, PLUS whimsical girl art tutorials to help you create art you never dreamed was possible, and will be PROUD to share with family & friends!
📚 I'm also the author of 23 art books https://www.amazon.com/author/karencampbell
🖌️ Founder of https://awesomeartschool.com
🔥 Connect with me across all social media platforms @karencampbellartist
🎥 Learn to Draw with me too at https://www.youtube.com/karencampbellDRAWS