Friday, April 29, 2011

BEAUTIFUL BATIK-LIKE EFFECT IS SOOOO SIMPLE TO DO!

White drawing paper is fine for this technique. Wet it on both sides (I dunk it in the sink) and then crumple it into a ball.


















Open it up gingerly, without tearing
the paper. Lay it flat onto freezer paper or newspaper. Paint with vivid, full-strength watercolors and a wide brush, all over the paper. Even this side (below) is rather nice, isn't it?









Finally, flip the paper over and take a peek at the back...you may prefer that side.

2 comments:

  1. Hi Paula,
    I'm new to your blog-but now that I've found you I'd like to visit regularly. Where do I sign up??

    I'm going to try the Batik like effect over this weekend. It looks like fun and I really like the results you got!

    I'd also like a chance to win the book you are offering, please and thanks.

    Sincerely,
    Ethel
    ew18@comcast.net

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  2. I am only half way going through your tutorials. These tutorials are amazing. I have been to hundreds of sites and the Doland wax image is new to me. So many of your tutorials are new to me. Your humor and artistic talent is amazing. I use the wax to keep my art journal pages from sticking.
    Barb
    North Carolina

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