How to paint water drops or dew drops in watercolor... |
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| Here's How: ~On dry paper, paint the shape of the droplet using the same colors used to paint the petal or leaf. It should be slightly darker on the side that is nearest the light source. ~You can lighten the opposite side of the droplet by adding a tiny drop clear water or slightly blending off the edge. ~Dry completely. ~Paint the cresent shaped shadow opposite the light source. ~When absolutely dry, lift the highlight with a stiff brush or a hard eraser. |
| Note: On a darker value, you may want to lift a little color first. Allow to dry. The follow the same steps listed above. It doesn't take much to give you the illusion of water drops, rain drops, or dew drops. |
| Waterdrops can be painted on any color. |
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| To enhance your droplets, try adding a touch of color that might be the reflection of something near the droplet. A touch of blue reflects the sky. |
| That's it! Enjoy painting! |
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