· By KATE TALCOTT
How To Use the Bleed Technique In Watercolor - Tutorial Tuesday
The bleed technique is achieved when two wet watercolor areas touch and the colors combine together. This is one of those signature looks that is unique to watercolor. I love using this technique for getting a beautiful organic blend of colors in flower petals and for loose watercolor.
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Materials:
Arches 140lb Cold Press Block (or tape down piece of watercolor paper)
Any 4 paints will work. I used Scarlet Lake, Cadmium Orange, Opera Rose and Phthalo Turquoise
Water (tap is fine)
Paper Towel
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