Wet-on-Wet Watercolour Background with Random Stamped Dots

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Create a vibrant, loose watercolour background using the wet-on-wet technique with multiple colours. Random stamped dots are added to the wet surface, allowing colours to blend organically and create a modern, artistic effect.

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Step by step

1. Stamp a sentiment or design element using black ink onto watercolour cardstock. ▶ watch 57:30
2. Wet the background area around the stamped element with clean water using a water brush. ▶ watch 58:00
3. Drop watercolour paint onto the wet surface in various colours, allowing them to blend naturally. ▶ watch 58:15
4. Add more water to the surface to encourage colour diffusion and create soft edges. ▶ watch 59:00
5. Stamp random circles or dots using a contrasting colour ink while the background is still wet. ▶ watch 59:30
6. Step back and assess the balance of colour across the entire background. ▶ watch 1:00:00
7. Add additional colour touches to areas that need more depth or balance. ▶ watch 1:00:30
8. Soften edges by adding clean water and blending with a damp brush. ▶ watch 1:01:00
9. Heat-set the finished background to dry it quickly. ▶ watch 1:01:30

Tips from the show

• Avoid working the paint too much once it is wet, as this can create muddy colours.
• Use clean, drier colours when adding multiple layers to prevent muddiness.
• You do not need to be precise with this technique; random placement creates a more artistic effect.

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