Foundations to Flourish: Watercolour

Vol 10: Exploring textures

Texture

Texture is fascinating. The way our skin comes into contact with it can tell us so much. Some textures we love, calming down the nervous system, while others grate on us and tenses the body. As artists, we have to be magicians when working in two dimensions, creating the illusion that something feels a particular way. In Foundations to Flourish this week, we will explore different ways of creating textures using watercolour.

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Resources

You will need:

• A6 watercolour paper - hot or cold press

• Various watercolour paint brushes

• Water pot

• Watercolour paint - pans or tubes

• Palette

• Wooden board

• Masking tape or blue scotch tape

• Masking fluid (optional)

• Kitchen roll

• Masking tape / masking fluid

• Fabric / cotton wool / tissue

• Bits of cardboard

• Salt

• Cover your area and clothes - it could get messy