How to Paint a Luminous Dark Watercolor Background

[@Michael-lq5di]

I had no idea this has been so helpful!!

[@Clydesdale2216]

This was very nicely presented!! Thank you for sharing!!!😊♥️

[@SusanMonroeArt]

You are so welcome

[@brendahicks4701]

Thank you for tor teaching. Great info

[@francescadicamillo6875]

Thank you!!! This is the backround I was looking for

[@SusanMonroeArt]

Great! I'm glad you like this technique!

[@danielascarpa9191]

genius !

[@Lauries1925]

Very effective!

[@SusanMonroeArt]

Glad you think so!

[@joshuabrunetti2001]

So easy to learn from Professor Monroe

[@SusanMonroeArt]

😂

[@barbaradasilva6977]

You have no idea how helpful this demo was for me! Thank you, Susan. Now to find just the right tape.

[@SusanMonroeArt]

Great! I’m glad you liked it!

[@crystalheart9]

Drafting tape

[@AllyPNW]

Amazon has it. Under $10

[@ThatGirlTatianaH]

Thank you so VERY MUCH !!! This is AMAZINGLY HELPFUL TIP !!! Always having a hard time to do dark backgrounds and they’re look soooo good 👍🏻🙏🏻♥️

[@lindae1988]

I am excited to try this making my background papers for collage. Thank you!

[@SusanMonroeArt]

I hope it works out well for you!

[@juliekraut7218]

Spectacular painting.

[@SusanMonroeArt]

Thank you!

[@AllyPNW]

I am using this method with the drafting tape around the edges - but I use parchment or wax paper over the painted subject instead of all that tape and paper. Easier and keeps paint from seeping thru.

[@SusanMonroeArt]

That’s a great idea! I’ll try parchment paper next time.

[@sharonbartell5861]

Very clear and informative tutorial. Thank you! Ready to find drafting tape; since full sheet of Arches' subject is painted and waiting this final step.

[@SusanMonroeArt]

Glad it was helpful!

[@cindicopeland9731]

Excellent tutorial!

[@SusanMonroeArt]

Thank you! I'm glad you liked it!

[@ranjanachand9306]

Beautifully done

[@SusanMonroeArt]

Thank you!

[@cidermermaid]

I didn't know you could use masking tape this way! Thank you for sharing

[@SusanMonroeArt]

You're welcome!

[@sharonbartell5861]

Its drafting tape, NOT masking tape.

[@TheresaJenningsFineArt]

That was WONDERFUL! Subscribed. Beautiful work.

[@SusanMonroeArt]

Theresa Jennings I’m so glad you liked it, and thanks for subscribing! 😍

[@TheresaJenningsFineArt]

@@SusanMonroeArt I'm working on a painting now, and the background was just bugging me. Starting over, using your ideas.

[@SusanMonroeArt]

Theresa Jennings Let me know how it turns out! And make sure your drafting tape is on firmly!

[@TheresaJenningsFineArt]

@@SusanMonroeArt I'll be using masking fluid. The subject is too airy. Too much background showing through. :-)

[@jeannemariereed2527]

Your painting is wonderful! Did you paint 2 or 3 layers of the dark mix over the background? Backgrounds have always been my nemesis and you explained this so well. I just subscribed to your channel...looking forward to more of your helpful videos.

[@SusanMonroeArt]

Yes, I typically paint 3 or 4 layers of dark mix over the colors to get a really dark background and less if I want more of the colors to show through. Thanks so much for subscribing!

[@yennefer559]

OMG YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

[@kathryndohring5481]

Thank you so much! This is exactly what I was looking for. New subscriber here!

[@SusanMonroeArt]

Great!!! Thanks for subscribing!

[@1toshi32]

How do you cut away the edges with an exacto knife without cutting the paper?

[@slittle7205]

I am wondering the same thing. Great background demo!

[@SusanMonroeArt]

Good question! I just press very lightly with a sharp new exacta blade. If the blade is dull, you have to press harder and it can score the paper.

[@Paws7166]

What if your multi colored background was not dark enough?

[@SusanMonroeArt]

It's a learning process, so in your next painting you know that you need to make it darker next. Perhaps you could practice on a spare sheet of paper until you find out how dark you like?

[@sloshingjesus8159]

I'm surprised the tape doesn't pull off the painted color.