Saturday, May 16, 2009

Pink Saturday Paints

I was recently reading a book on acrylic painting and I was surprised to find you can get a watercolor look with a specific technique. I'm not a foremost painter, I have my accents I can use and get by with. This sounds simple, wet paper (soaked) with 6 parts water to 1 part acrylic paint.


As the painting dries, you can add layers. For example: it has a damp stage where color will slightly run the outline.



I'm under the impression this is a quick method of creating beautiful works of art.


The book also talks about loading you brush properly, that hasn't changed.




I haven't attempted this kind of painting but I plan to. Cheaply comes to mind, no canvas as you really can't wet a canvas. Regular craft paints will do too!





This dolly tea party is to cute for words.





Here we see the driest point of painting, the last stage.




But look at the marvelous blending, effortless.




The end result is spectacular.


Skip over to Beverly's for more pinks. C&G Design





22 comments:

tina said...

That type of painting looks very hard. Do let us know how it goes and I bet you'll be able to do it easily. T-storms here so of course Bella had to get me up. She is determined to teach the thunder a lesson by barking and jumping at it. Crazy dog. Second night this week-no sleep with her around. I should lock her up in the garage but I'm afraid she'll tear it up. Urrr!

Eclectic Chic Style said...

Lovely!!! Happy Pink Saturday!!
♥ Teresa

Anonymous said...

Hi there, Happy Pink Saturday! Wow, that is so cool to learn - ty for the lesson.

xJ
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Debbie said...

Really beautiful Dawn. Boy...you are always coming up with something new! It's amazing. By the way...I can't for the life of me figure out how to put your giveaway on my blog? I've tried three times now? Help????

Susan @ A Southern Daydreamer said...

Happy Pink Saturday ~ I hope you have a great weekend ~ Susan

Gabriela said...

Absolutely love your paintings!



~ Gabriela ~

Marie Reed said...

Holy moly! These are acrylics? What an amazing technique!

♥Mimi♥ said...

What a wonderful blog post for Pink Saturday! It's windy and raining here in Upper Michigan today, so this is a breath of spring for me☺

GORGEOUS!

Wishing you a wonderful weekend filled with sunshine and the j♥y of being surrounded by those you l♥ve.

See you next week!

Char said...

I am not a painter, so I have no idea if this is hard or not. Maybe I will see if I can locate this book and see how much experence you need to do a project, yours are gorgeous, Happy Pink Saturday, Char

lola said...

Happy Pink Saturday.
Wow, that is so interesting. It looks great.

Virginia said...

Sounds hard, but the results looks beautiful, amazing technique.
Wishing you a wonderful weekend.
Enjoy the beauty around you,
Virginia

Jean Merriman said...

Wow, I love the end results. Very pretty.

Oh poor Bella girl. Christy will be there in another week and half so make her stay up with her baby!!

Took Elizabeth to the airport today and she got delayed in NC so did'nt get home till 5pm or after and has to work midshift tonight.

Nancy said...

I am immediately thinking of watercolor class. Hmmm...been awhile. I know I will be able to do all these things soon. Happy Pink Saturday!

Cath's Pennies Designs said...

Oh how I wish I were able to paint! The technique sounds interesting but I know my limits!
Thank you for the info about my tablecloth and what I called the "rope" stitch. I really appreciatate that.
Happy Pink!
Cathy

Tara said...

Looks like fun. I don't know how hard it would be, do you start with a pattern? I tend to need something to follow along with or look at, my skills are not great in the paint department!

Happy Pink day and have a great weekend!

Susie Jefferson said...

Oh VERY nice! You have a lovely light hand - watercolours are not easy. Happy Pink Saturday!

Rebecca said...

Awesome! Love the dolly tea party! Have a lovely Sunday and week ahead.

Back Porch Blessings,
Rebecca

Stephanie Suzanne Designs said...

Dawn, Happy Pinkness to you! I enjoyed the waterwork tut effects from your book..that sounds super easy to make some really pretty backgrounds.

Love & Light,
Stephanie

RobinfromCA said...

Well, I can't paint anything at all so I'm impressed with everything. Watercolors have become a favorite so these look terrific!

Happy Pink Saturday (on Sunday)!
Robin@Miscellaneous Thoughts

Claudia said...

Very cool - Happy Pink Saturday!

Beansieleigh said...

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the Dolly Tea Party!! Happy Pink Saturday, and have a lovely week ahead!

Deanna said...

I like that type of painting. It's so soft and dreamy like.

I have read the post of the Horseman doll and thank goodness that lady put the doll back on the shelf! Great find indeed!

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(¸.·´ (¸.·´ Happy Pink Saturday
Deanna :D