In this tutorial I show you how to create a beautiful soft edge, soft focus background in watercolor using Gum Arabic. This fool proof method and technique will use the medium to slow drying times and make it easier to avoid nasty drying lines and blooms in your paint.
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MATERIALS USED:
Paper: Fabriano Artistico extra white 140lb NOT
Paints: Petal Shadow, Delphinium, Clematis and Fresh Green from my Floral Set. Burnt Sienna and Diarylide Yellow from my Essentials Set, Hand-made by Jackman's Art Materials in the UK. Small brush from Jackmans, Large Brush from the SAA, Gum Arabic also from Jackman's details here:
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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Introduction
0:13 Gimlet!
0:22 Overview - Magnolia painting
4:50 What is Gum Arabic?
11:57 Applying the background
15:58 Soft focus background objects
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