Following on from my previous post 5 Background Techniques with Distress Inks, I am pleased to demonstrate another medium for you – Spectrum Noir’s AquaTints. You’ve probably seen me using these here and there in my art journal videos but in case you are unsure these are a liquid watercolour ink in a variety of colours! They are super pigmented and also include a silver and gold mica paint.
Techniques featured in this volume:
- Washed Watercolour Blend
- Mica Spray
- Chalk Paints
- Faux Bleaching
- Mica Resist
1. To create a good washed background use a wide flat brush, a watercolour cardstock and spritz the card with water first. This is called wet-into-wet.
2. Using a small spritzer bottle add colour and a little water. To create a mica spray take a pinch of either the gold or silver mica paint.
3. Create any sort of background and then use water to create a faux bleached effect. In this example I lifted up a large circle which could be a moon and I splattered water drops from my fingers. You water from a paint brush gently so as not to damage the paper’s surface and use a watercolour card to ensure that it will let go of the pigment.
4. You can mix AquaTints with white gesso to create a chalk paint. Just remember that the colour will be paler than when neat.
5. Stamp with the mica paints and allow to dry fully. Wash over with your colours and they will resits the mica. In my attempt I don’t think I let it dry enough as there is some smudging when I brushed over with my brush. I used two colours to create a streaky finish.
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