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Painting with water paint
The secret to the water paint technique is to know how to play with colors, the

amount of water you need to use and the tip of the brushes you used. That is how you get different effects and volumes. You should

start with light colors. You can watch the video on the platform as a guidence.

1. Draw the design you want, make soft strokes, and decide 4. Leave some spaces without paint, and apply color around it,

which colors are you going to use. it will create the effect of light on the drawing. You can make

a color lighter by adding water.

2. First apply water paint to the background, for that it is

important to put a coat of plain water around the drawing.

Remember to let it dry before applying another color.

5. Let it dry.

3. Select light colors, mix them with water, use a color palette.

Now apply them to the main design.

If you want to add details, you can use color pencils to give more

shape to the silhouette, and other details you want to create.

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