5 Surprising Ways to Unlock your Creativity
One of the reasons I'm so committed to sharing my Watercolor Kits with the world, is because there are so many mental-health benefits to them! It relaxes the nervous system, inspires new thinking, makes you a better problem solver, and boost your mood! I know everyone is capable of being creative, it just requires practice!
1. Craft Kits
2. Unplug
3. Ask Why
4. Change your Environment
5. Journal
1. Craft Kits
2. Unplug
3. Ask Why
4. Change your Environment
5. Journal
Paint by Numbers vs Watercolor Kits
What's the difference between Paint By Numbers and Watercolor Kits? How Maya reinvented the hobby-painting game! Watercolor Kits have professional quality materials and your eyes don't glaze over searching for those teeny, tiny, numbers! Mess-free, eco-friendly, and perfect for beginners.
How to Paint Acrylic to look like Watercolor
Step-by-Step Tutorial! If you love the watercolor aesthetic but want to use acrylic paint, this is how you can achieve the same look! I am showing this tutorial as painted on a wooden snowflake that I ordered from Michaels, but you can use these same steps and techniques on canvas or other surfaces. Questions? Leave a comment!
Blending Watercolors
A Mini Watercolor Tutorial by MayaxKiwi
Let me show you how to blend watercolors together using two different techniques!
The the wet-on-dry method requires you to mix two colors together for the middle section. This is a great way to get your gradient to be soft and smooth.
The wet-on-wet method allows the water to do all the work for you and leaves behind a beautiful bloom or texture.
Which result do you like best?
Let me show you how to blend watercolors together using two different techniques!
The the wet-on-dry method requires you to mix two colors together for the middle section. This is a great way to get your gradient to be soft and smooth.
The wet-on-wet method allows the water to do all the work for you and leaves behind a beautiful bloom or texture.
Which result do you like best?
"Erasing" Watercolor Mistakes
A Mini Watercolor Tutorial by MayaxKiwi
We all make mess up our watercolor paintings sometimes, even me! (Frequently my foster kittens.)
Lifting is the process of removing watercolor pigment from your papers surface with a paper towel or sometimes a dry brush.
PRO TIP: using an untextured soft paper towel works miracles! Some napkins and towels tear or leave behind bits of material. Viva Cloth-like Paper Towels are my absolute favorite and must-have for any watercolorist! This is not sponsored or endorsed- I’m saying this because it’s true! Good luck!
We all make mess up our watercolor paintings sometimes, even me! (Frequently my foster kittens.)
Lifting is the process of removing watercolor pigment from your papers surface with a paper towel or sometimes a dry brush.
PRO TIP: using an untextured soft paper towel works miracles! Some napkins and towels tear or leave behind bits of material. Viva Cloth-like Paper Towels are my absolute favorite and must-have for any watercolorist! This is not sponsored or endorsed- I’m saying this because it’s true! Good luck!
The Two Most Basic Watercolor Techniques
A Mini Tutorial by MayaXKiwi
You’re gonna want to SAVE this tutorial for later! These are the two most basic watercolor techniques you need to know!
Wet on Dry: this means the paint is wet but the paper is dry. You’ll get very precise brushstrokes this way- necessary for details!
Wet on Wet: this means the paint is wet AND the paper is wet! Use clean, clear, water for a light coat. Not so much water that your paper will buckle, but just enough so the water will absorb into the top layer. (Check out my tutorial called “The Perfect Amount of Water,” for more help!) Then, drop wet paint onto the wet surface and let it blossom!
Need more watercolor help? Drop your questions in the comments for more tutorials!
You’re gonna want to SAVE this tutorial for later! These are the two most basic watercolor techniques you need to know!
Wet on Dry: this means the paint is wet but the paper is dry. You’ll get very precise brushstrokes this way- necessary for details!
Wet on Wet: this means the paint is wet AND the paper is wet! Use clean, clear, water for a light coat. Not so much water that your paper will buckle, but just enough so the water will absorb into the top layer. (Check out my tutorial called “The Perfect Amount of Water,” for more help!) Then, drop wet paint onto the wet surface and let it blossom!
Need more watercolor help? Drop your questions in the comments for more tutorials!
The Perfect Amount of Water
A Mini Watercolor Tutorial by MayaxKiwi
How much water do you need on your brush? This video guides you on the perfect ratio of water to paint using the Pentel Aquash Brushpen- perfect for beginners!
This brushpen is included in all the DIY Watercolor Kits on mayaxkiwi.com! With over 70 easy and intermediate designs to choose from, its the simplest way to learn watercolor!
Blurring Watercolor LInes!
If you want to learn how to blur those harsh watercolor lines, watch this! You can seriously up your watercolor game with this skill by blending your colors smoothly! Use plenty of water and work your way inwards!!
For my latest mini-tutorials, follow me on Instagram @mayaxkiwi
And as always, if you liked this video, you will LOVE my DIY Watercolor Kits! Choose from over 70 easy and intermediate designs on mayaxkiwi.com
Layering Your Watercolors!
Heres an amazing mini-tutorial on how to "layer" your watercolors! What does it mean, why is it important, and how do you do it? Let me show you! To see all the latest mini-tutorials, follow @mayaxkiwi on Instagram!
If you liked this tutorial, you'll LOVE my DIY Watercolor Kits! Choose from over 70 beginner and intermediate designs on mayaxkiwi.com
If you liked this tutorial, you'll LOVE my DIY Watercolor Kits! Choose from over 70 beginner and intermediate designs on mayaxkiwi.com
30 Gifts under $30 for Artists
A Gift Guide by Maya + Kiwi
Because this is basically a long list of everything cool that we would want, therefore your quirky-art-obsessed friends and family will love it too. Especially if they’re into watercolor!
