Resist Painting Techniques with Watercolor
All levels | 37 min 32 sec
Overview
00:55
Materials
01:58
Resist Painting
09:41
07:44
09:34
Finishing
07:40
Taught by Yao Cheng
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Explore the versatility of masking fluid with watercolor artist Yao Cheng. Yao demonstrates a number of ways you can use resist techniques with watercolor, including abstract and representational patterns using brushes and a pen nib. Then she shows you how to let the watercolors flow over the masking fluid, creating gorgeous backdrops for your resist patterns.
 
Here’s what you’ll need:
  • Watercolor paints
  • Watercolor palette
  • Paper towels
  • Block of Arches 140lb watercolor paper
  • 2 containers water
  • 4 to 5 Inexpensive brushes (Yao uses Blick Scholastic Script brushes in sizes 2 and 4)
  • Basic pen nib
  • Larger watercolor brushes (Yao uses a mop brush and size 14 and 24 round tips)
  • Masking fluid (Yao uses Winsor & Newton)
  • Drawing gum to use with nib (Yao uses Pebeo)
  • Small plastic container with lid
  • Rubber pickup to use with masking fluid
  • Separate water jar filled with soapy water
  • Pencil and eraser
Downloads:
Learn how to:
  • Create abstract resist patterns using different brushes
  • Sketch a geometric pattern in pencil
  • Paint resist landscape patterns
  • Create resist patterns with drawing gum and a pen nib
  • Create patterns on top of watercolor washes
  • Use different watercolor wash techniques over patterns
  • Remove resist once paint is dry
What You'll Get:
  • Step-by-step expert instruction on a variety of resist techniques with watercolor
  • 4 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
  • Detailed supplies list
  • The ability to leave comments, ask questions and interact with other students
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Resist Painting Techniques with Watercolor Reviews
1193 users recommended this class to a friend
Erika Alvarez
Loved all her tips and advice. Resist feels like something doable for the inexperienced artist
April 7, 2024
 
Maria Elisa Quijada
Very cool techniques, Yao is super nice and the lesson is awesome
February 19, 2024
 
Sue Kenaston
Interesting way to obtain geometric and transitional shapes. Blending traditional watercolor techniques with the abstracted shapes added with resist create a whole new dimension to what you can do with watercolor.
More than 3 months ago