Watercolour Techniques

This watercolor techniques resource makes a great start to any watercolour project and an impressive double page spread.  It comes with a detailed lesson plan which gives easy-to-follow instructions for each watercolor technique.  It covers the following 10 techniques:

• Wet on Wet
• Wet on Dry
• Salt
• Saran Wrap/Cling Film
• Masking Fluid
• Wax Resist
• Paper Towel Texture
• Flat Wash
• Gradated Wash
• Layering

This resource includes the following:

• The good example pictured above.
• A US version with appropriate spellings and terms.
• A UK version with appropriate spellings and terms.
• A detailed lesson plan. (This uses the spelling ‘color’.)
• A version with no words under the circles should you wish to do different techniques.

For this project, you will need watercolour sets, brushes, water pots and palettes*

There are more watercolour resources on The Arty Teacher.

*The Arty Teacher Ltd has a partnership with Dryad Education.  Should you purchase a product when you follow a link, The Arty Teacher Ltd would earn a commission.