Lesson 12 - Tips and Tricks

Hello Doodlers!

This has been such a fun class to create!  I love watercolor, and I hope that everyone is

as excited about it as I am.   There are some fun tips and tricks in this video.  I honestly usually only doodle in watercolor inside my sketchbook, but recently I have noticed many artists creating artwork using doodles as an element of their work.  My artwork is naturally pretty realistic in nature, I do however also create a lot of whimsical paintings of fairies and mermaids.  In the past couple of years I've been creating many multimedia works and abstracts.  I believe I keep changing and evolving and learning because I think we all need to have a creative outlet.  I also think it's beneficial to change it up once in a while and try new things as I believe it helps us to grow artistically.  So be bold, do what you love to do - what you are drawn to do.  We are all artists in our own way and we should celebrate that by creating what we love.

I do not have a printable for you this week BUT... because I'm going to miss

creating lessons I might just slip a couple extra printables on the site next week.  

So check back in next week and I will also email you if (when) I do.

Thanks so much for joining me on my little Watercolor Doodle journey.

Take care, and I hope you keep watercoloring & doodling too!

OOPS..... and here is your last lesson - Lesson 12 Tips and Tricks!

Lesson 12

Here are links to some of the items used:
Noodlers ink:  This site also has ink samples - if you want
waterproof you need to order one of the Bulletproof inks
http://www.gouletpens.com/Noodlers_Ink_s/1215.htm

Noodlers flex pens:
The pen I demo is called Noodler's Ahab Flex Pen
They come in many colors and can be found here
http://www.gouletpens.com/Noodlers_Ahab_Flex_Nib_Pens_s/1098.htm

The other fountain pen I show you is this one:
I have the pink one but there are many colors, it's a Lamy Safari
http://www.gouletpens.com/Lamy_Safari_Fountain_Pens_s/934.htm

Waxy watercolor Crayons:

Staedtler Karat Aquarell Premium Watercolor Crayons

These are hard to write over once they have dried because they are wax based.

Kids Gel Watercolor Crayons:
I can't find a good link for these online but they are called
Staedtler Kids Gel Sticks
Honestly these are cool but they don't blend well at all.
These are oil based and tend to dry right after they are laid down.


Watercolor Pencils:
I use all three of these I have put them in order that of most used
These can all be found on Amazon or in most art stores.
1. Albrecht Durer 60 Watercolor Pencil 
2. Derwent Watercolor Pencils
3. Sanford Prismacolor Watercolor Pencil 
(they have changed the name of my Design watercolor pencils to this one)

Daniel Smith Watercolor Sticks:
http://www.danielsmith.com/ItemList--Watercolor-Sticks--m-752

Also the ink I use to fill my waterbrush is this one
http://www.dickblick.com/products/daler-rowney-fw-acrylic-water-resistant-artists-ink/

~ Candi

Watercolor Doodles

Lesson #11 - Putting it all together

Hello Doodlers!

Lesson #11 - Putting it all together

I think you are all ready to doodle on your own now.... Here I've just

shown the watercolor demo and given you the image to download if you wish.

Basically this week is all about leaving the black and white doodling (and then

watercoloring on top of that).....Now you will be opening yourself up to doodling

in color - I add black tone areas in the end but until then - NO BLACK at all.

Pssstttt.....here is a little secret most (remember I am using the word MOST no ALL) 

 of the time outlining artwork makes it look cartoonish - or amateurish.  So open yourself up to doodling in color and see what that brings you.

 Oh, and I do use a metallic gold gel pen in this video.  It's a metallic gold gel Extreme pen. 

I'm not sure if they are even made anymore as I've had this one forever!  Gel pens are fun

to add additions to watercolors...especially metallic ones!  Pick up a couple of colors to add

fun little details to your own doodles!  OH and make sure the paper is dry before doodling 

with gel pens as they will not work wet very well.

Click on the image to view larger and to download it.

Here is your Lesson #11

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Lesson 10 - Butterfly Bliss

Hello Doodlers!

Lesson #10

This week we're creating a butterfly painting but I also wanted to share a couple of things with you.

I am posting this small video of one of my journals while I flip through the pages.  I try to journal a

little bit daily and this is one where I doodled a little everyday.  I hope you will enjoy the flip through.

Video 10 - 1 Journal Flip Through

I also wanted to share a little painting I did that started with just a doodle

in one of my journals.  I am not including a large image on it as I promised the

person who purchased the painting that I would not sell prints or allow usage

of the painting.  But here is a small version for you to see how a doodle

can be made into a painting.

Here is the actual painting Lesson for you:

Lesson #10 Butterfly Bliss

Click on the image to view larger and to download it.

Here is a quick little video on what I store my doodling pens in.

Lesson #10 Pen Storage

WOW one of our wonderful Doodlers found

this bag online & it looks like the travel size bag.  

So if you were interested in getting one ~

Click HERE for the link!

More images for you to 

download and watercolor doodle on.

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Lesson 9 - Greetings

This week is Lesson #9 

I'll be showing how I create a Watercolor Doodle Greeting card.

Here is the image of the card:

Click on the image to view larger and to download it.

Click Here to View Video 9-1

This week I decided to talk just a little and to add music

to the videos.  I also made the video faster so you could

watch and not get bored.  This first video is how I lay out

the paper and the drawing of the card.

Click Here to View Video 9-2

This is a quick inking video.  I inked the image with a regular

sharpie pen this week.

Click Here to View Video 9-3

This is the watercolor stage of the greeting card and also

the extra little details added with the white detail pen

and colored sharpies.

The Final Watercolor Doodle Greeting Card

                                       Click on the image to view larger and to download it.

Lesson 8 - Painting on the edge!

Lesson #8

Have fun Watercoloring Doodlers.

Here is this weeks image to paint along with me.

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Here is the link to Lesson 8-1

Here is the link to Lesson 8-2

Here is the link to Lesson 8-3

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Here are your extra images to watercolor this week.

Addition:
Click Here to View the video on
how to create the white "comma" strokes

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Click on the image to view larger and to download it.

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This image would look wonderful as a greeting card or

even a letter with a decorative edge on the top.

Basic Color Information

Hello Everyone -

Because I always talk about warm and cool colors, I found this little graphic that shows you the basics.

I hope it helps!

Lesson 7 - Mini Watercolor Doodles

Week 7 - Mini Watercolor Doodles

This week you will find yourself creating a series of mini doodles.

I've created this template for you to use to create mini watercolor

doodles and to create a fun doodle calendar too!

I hope you find fun uses for your minis 

Create a patchwork doodle paper quilt

Use them on greeting cards

Make a little necklace

Create a mini doodle a day for a month

The choice is yours!  Enjoy!

Lesson 7-1 Inking 

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Below you will find the watercolor doodle I used as reference for the calendar 

mini watercolor doodle layout that is linked above.

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Lesson 7-2 Mini Paintings

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Lesson 7-3 Watercoloring
The Mini Doodle Calendar Page



Lesson 7-4  Finishing Watercoloring
The Mini Doodle Calendar Page



Lesson 7-5  Adding Details To
The Mini Doodle Calendar Page

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