Watercolour Bunny Scene with Masking Fluid and Silhouette Freehand

A project from our live show CREATE TOGETHER CLUB - CHAPTER 2 - Join Toni for Inspiration show 2 using the second stamp in the collection called SOMEBUNNY LOVES YOU - Broadcast 11th Jan 23 · 01/11/2023 · watch it from 11:15

Create a stunning watercolour artwork featuring stamped bunnies with a Northern Lights-inspired background. The masking fluid protects snowy spots whilst you layer vibrant colours, then add hand-painted silhouette foliage and sparkle for a handmade, artistic finish.

You will need

943382 TV - 100268 - HTCN - Stamps By Me Standard Paintbrush Set - 061121ASEE IT

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Step by step

1. Tape a border around your watercolour card using masking tape to create a window frame for your artwork. ▶ watch 12:30
2. Stamp the bunny stamps in the corner of your card using black ink. ▶ watch 12:45
3. Dry the stamped image completely with a heat tool. ▶ watch 13:00
4. Apply masking fluid in random spots and blobs across the card to create a snowy effect, varying the size of the dots. ▶ watch 16:15
5. Allow the masking fluid to dry completely. ▶ watch 18:30
6. Apply a very pale blue watercolour wash to the bunny stamps to give them a white, fluffy appearance by adding subtle colour accents to their tummies and ears. ▶ watch 19:00
7. Wet the background area of your card with clean water, avoiding the bunny stamps. ▶ watch 23:00
8. Drop Tiffany blue ink into the wet background, then add magenta ink to create a Northern Lights effect. ▶ watch 24:45
9. Add black watercolour to intensify the background and create contrast. ▶ watch 27:30
10. Use a thirsty brush technique by removing excess water and swiping it through the wet colour to create light streaks and Northern Lights effects. ▶ watch 28:45
11. Allow the background to dry completely. ▶ watch 32:00
12. Using a medium paintbrush and black watercolour, freehand paint silhouette foliage around the bunnies using a toe-belly-toe brush stroke technique to create leaves and branches. ▶ watch 34:00
13. Go over the silhouette lines a second time to darken them and make them more defined. ▶ watch 37:30
14. Dry the entire piece completely. ▶ watch 39:45
15. Gently rub away the masking fluid to reveal the cream-coloured card underneath, creating snowy spots. ▶ watch 40:00
16. Add gold confetti ink splats to the background for extra sparkle and texture. ▶ watch 42:45

Tips from the show

• If you don't have masking fluid, you can add white spots using gouache or confetti ink after the watercolour dries.
• Use watercolour card or Saunders Waterford paper for best results; everyday card will absorb water more quickly and make the technique harder.
• To make bunnies look white, add only pale blue, grey, or purple accents to their tummies and ears rather than colouring them entirely.

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