Tag it Tuesday – Faux Watercolor

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This week for Tag it Tuesday we are exploring a faux watercolor technique. If you don’t know how to watercolor or don’t feel confident in your ability, this technique will provide the look of a painted image.

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Stamping your image and then using a water brush to move the ink around simulates the look of a watercolored image. I find this technique playful and relaxing without the stress of painting from scratch.

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A close-up look at the stamped image. Notice the variety of value you can create with just a few ink colors and water,