Watercolor Pelican

Watercolor Pelican

animal ‎ bird ‎ pelican ‎ photo ‎ watercolor
Join Meg for a fun tutorial where she draws and paints a beautiful watercolor pelican! Using smart-trace technology, Meg begins by tracing the pelican from a photo and then brings it to life with vibrant watercolors. Perfect for artists of all levels!

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Takeaways

  • Learn how to use watercolor pencils for layering and blending colors.
  • Understand the importance of tracing and outlining for detailed artwork.
  • Gain skills in using mixed media techniques to enhance your watercolor paintings.

Key Moments

  • 00:00:00 - Introduction and overview of materials
  • 00:01:06 - Setting up the Cupixel App for tracing
  • 00:03:14 - Starting the coloring process with watercolor pencils
  • 00:07:04 - Activating watercolor pencils with water
  • 00:15:36 - Adding final details with ink and finishing touches

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