Watercolor Wednesday: Mixed Media on Watercolor: Techniques to Try

Class Description:

In this 30-minute class, you'll discover how watercolor serves as an ideal foundation for mixed media exploration. I'll demonstrate how to layer various media on top of your watercolor paintings, including ink, pencil, marker, gouache, and more. This class is all about opening up creative possibilities and encouraging you to experiment and get funky with your painting practice. You'll leave with confidence to try new combinations and push your artistic boundaries.

What You Will Learn:

How watercolor works as a base for mixed media
Layering techniques with ink, pencil, and marker
Using gouache over watercolor for opaque effects
How different media interact with watercolor
Creative combinations to try in your own work

Supplies You'll Need:

Watercolors
Round watercolor brushes
2 jars of water
A rag
A palette for mixing
Watercolor paper or sketchbook
Colored pencils
Ink drawing pens
Gouache
Other mixed media supplies you’d like to experiment with

About Instructor

Shelby Abrahamsen (Foxsy)

Shelby is the co-founder of Foxsy and the creator at Little Coffee Fox. She is a professional watercolorist, letterer, and artist with a passion for teaching others to reintroduce creativity back into their lives. Shelby lives in Chicago, IL with her husband Jon and her pets Summer, Basil, and Korra.

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