In this class we’ll make an original inkblot botanical print with watercolor touches. This process is simple and fun and can be applied to any subject matter. Here’s how we’ll go:

We’ll start by taking our own photos of flowers and plants and printing them. If you don’t have access to a printer, you can pull a page out of an old magazine.
Then we’ll practice using the nib. Not to worry, nothing fancy. Just scratching some fun marks with our ink.
Next, we’ll set up our printing station! And start the inkblot magic.
Watercolor! While our ink is drying, we’ll go over basic watercolor steps before adding some color to finish our piece.

When you’re done, you’ll have a unique piece of art that even your judgiest friends will admire. Don’t forget to share your finished project with us! We want to see!

You can use any kind of watercolor, watercolor paper or brushes you like! Just make sure your ink is waterproof. If you need a place to start, here are some of my favorites:

-canson watercolor paper

-kuretake watercolor

-watercolor brush round

-sumi ink

-acetate

-painter's tape

-nib pen

Kaitlyn Labenske

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