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We're back to working with watercolour and Brusho for this easy concertina booklet class. You don't need to have Brusho powder pigment to complete this class - I will be demonstrating how you can do this purely with watercolour :O)

If you're like me and don't enjoy measuring or overly complex preparations, I've made this headache-free! as we'll be using just one sheet of watercolour paper, cut in two lengthways, and scored into the pages for a double sided concertina 'art story' booklet.

We'll be using a limited palette of just 3 greens, Crimson and Violet.... and only 1 brush! Using different values of paint, we'll be creating contrast and depth.... and enjoying some delicate, through to lusciously rich colours.

On Side 1, we'll be adding pretty blossoms to a backdrop of lush green leaves
On Side 2, creating a gorgeous 'garden' of bright florals.

Finally, folding it together, and using our little fold-over closure tab, with ribbon or string, to create a really gorgeous little gift.... made with love and fun :O)

MATERIALS:

Hanhnemühle 'Harmony' hot press paper pad

Sap Green (I used Daniel Smith Watercolour)

Olive Green (Brusho or watercolour) *please see link below for more details

Moss Green (Brusho or watercolour)

Crimson (I used Brusho - but you could use watercolour - and you could use pink if you don't have Crimson)

Violet (Again, I used Brusho, but you could use Watercolour - and any hue of purple if you don't have Violet)

Brush: Size 8 Caran D'ache pointed round brush

Dip pen (or you could use a Pigma Micron pen for finishing touches)

A score board (not essential - you could use my suggestions in the video to score the paper)

Paper trimmer or craft knife

*Brusho is a pigment powder developed by Colourcraft in Sheffield, England. It is often used in its powder form with a water spritzer to create wonderful textures, but I use it both as a watered-down 'ink/watercolour' and in its powder form for flower centres. Here's the link to Colourcraft, where you can find details on Brusho products: https://www.colourcraftltd.com/brusho

Original and Composed by @jazztheglass61

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Tracks on this class: April, Shine, Get There, Paradise Waves, Steppin' and Core.

*I've also put more information, including one of my favourite tracks of JtG's, on my Profile page. (Scroll down to the music section :O)

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