Watercolor Abstract

Demonstrating techniques in
a fun way

First, something to catch your

attention!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=
OpfmiPG27AM

NonObjective
NO OBJECT
Does not look or
represent anything
but colors, lines,
and shapes- it isnt
SUPPOSED to be
anything
Can be a feeling
how does this
painting make you
feel?

Wash vs. dry brush

Plastic Wrap
First, lay down a
wash of paint
While it is wet, lay
down plastic wrap,
letting it naturally
crease and wrinkle
Let it dry
Peel off the plastic
wrap

Alcohol
Lay down a
wash of
darker color
Using a
droplet, drop
a small
amount of
alcohol in
specific areas.

Salt

Rubber Cement/ Glue

Watercolor
technique
What
techniques
can you
identify in
this picture?
Alcohol
Cling wrap
Salt
wash

Wet on wet
Salt
Dry brush
splatter

Identify the technique

Rubbe
r
ceme
nt
Wash
Dry
brush

Your Job
Create an Abstract/Non-objective
watercolor painting
Focus on a EMOTION- how do you
depict that emotion?
Use at least 4/11 techniques
Wash
Dry brush
Gradient wash
Wet on wet
Salt
Plastic wrap