Lifting Watercolors With Scotch Tape: The Perfect Technique For Connecting Shapes!

[@blawblawblue]

I’ve been painting Watercolors since my late 20s and I’ve never seen this technique before I love it. I’ve made stencils before and use those but this is much better because the tape will stick down and water will not seep underneath it. 😊

[@watercolorpour]

Thank you Pamela, it really is a nice way to lift back bits here and there, now to find a tape that works as well and curves too...

[@consueloyoung4484]

What a magnificent painting!!. Your method for lifting is genius, so easy and effective. Your choice of music truly fit the beauty of your artistry. Thank you 🙏🏼♥️

[@watercolorpour]

Thank you so much 😀

[@nancytipton2640]

Wow! All I can say is “Wow”! So mesmerizing…beautiful music, amazing techniques…😊

[@watercolorpour]

Thank you Nancy, you may have already watched some of these but here is a playlist I created sharing more watercolor techniques: kzbin.info/aero/PLWuS2JKtoVgdpxfGSmJ7YIKZph7ncb9LT

[@karinlease3544]

Such a beautiful video that left me completely satisfied, inspired and relaxed. Thank you so much. One of the best I've seen. And the music and pacing are perfect.

[@watercolorpour]

Thank you Karin, so very sweet of you to say this!

[@elizabethbarsanti4297]

There is seemingly no end to your creativity! What a beautiful painting!

[@watercolorpour]

Thank you Elizabeth

[@Nellie_Lovett]

Beautiful, enjoyed watching and seeing the techniques you use! I'm SURE your mom enjoyed this as well! Thank you!

[@watercolorpour]

Thank you Marsha, so thankful for art as a way to process life

[@caroltodd1966]

What a lovely painting ❤

[@watercolorpour]

Thank you Carol

[@SF-xm7re]

Absolutely love your watercolours. So glad I discovered your channel. I am passionate for watercolour too and your videos are helping to inspire me. Thank you for sharing.

[@watercolorpour]

so happy you are enjoying them - Happy painting!

[@ZOAMOA]

Oh 🎉🎉 very nice

[@watercolorpour]

Thanks 😊

[@rabbitlissa]

I can't see clearly the effect. Would you be so kind and point it out to me what exactly the scotch tape does? Please.

[@watercolorpour]

Hi there, yes, I place the tape to mask an area, this gently lift with the toothbrush the area between the two pieces of tape. This causes the lifting to only be on the part that isn’t taped. Once the tape is removed you can then see the stems and flowers petals connecting together as a result of the lifted areas. Hope this answer helps. Thank you for watching

[@AeriolNicols]

Thank you. I could not see that either.

[@rabbitlissa]

@@watercolorpour i see! That makes a lot of sense! Thank you for explaining it to me :)

[@sandyb4693]

Beautiful painting!! I never thought of using scotch tape as a mask for lifting. Awesome idea. Thanks for sharing.

[@watercolorpour]

Hi Sandy, thank you! The annoying part to get past is pulling it off 🤣 my fingers have a hard time pulling it off lol

[@sandyb4693]

@@watercolorpour Good to know. I think I'll try to fold over a tiny corner so I'll have something to grab on to. 😸

[@dominiquelefevre9946]

Meraviglioso.

[@watercolorpour]

thank you

[@KatheeRN]

STUNNING

[@watercolorpour]

Thank you Kathee

[@ldavenport99]

So clever! Thanks for the tip!

[@watercolorpour]

Thank you Leigh

[@maggiefreeman6513]

Beautiful painting and very relaxing video. I always feel inspired after watching you paint. Thank you 😊

[@watercolorpour]

So happy you like it Maggie

[@wendyphelan6486]

Absolutely gorgeous ❤

[@watercolorpour]

Thank you Wendy

[@francoisederocher]

Absolutely amazing. The toilet paper roll plays a big part, I am sure!!!

[@watercolorpour]

yes, my most essential art supply

[@MsMoniqueWilson]

Very cool technique!

[@watercolorpour]

Hi Monique, thank you!

[@mommaosachicago]

Very lovely

[@watercolorpour]

Thank you Linda

[@southworthfamily4937]

I don't know much at all about watercolor artistry, and I have to admit, I don't know what in the world you were doing. I watch this out of curiosity, but I still don't know why you do this. I've never seen anyone do this before. BTW, it's a beautiful painting.

[@watercolorpour]

Thank you for watching, these finishing touches are a part of my learning process. How to balance colors, values, and this month was studying connecting shapes, so the tape and lifting was to create a connected shape across the whole painting - the white shapes.

[@Everyoneisanartist776]

Go on with yo bad azz! 🏆

[@watercolorpour]

you made me smile. maybe a little laugh too, thank you!!!!!!!

[@Everyoneisanartist776]

@@watercolorpour 😊 Have a glorious weekend!

[@missrebeccadance]

What are you doing with the shell? Are you using the edge to spray the paint with the bristle brush?

[@watercolorpour]

I call this micro-splatter, here is a video sharing more about the technique: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYqcmYWbl8yHors

[@eilidghmacdowell3204]

You know, Rosemary & co makes a tiny little scrubber that works really well. You wouldn't need to tape & risk tearing your paper with tape.

[@watercolorpour]

Thank you for the tip

[@reetamaidhotmail.comtomas2689]

Fascinating to watch, but don't think I'll ever master it 😮

[@watercolorpour]

It takes a little practice to get used to pressure control to get a nice lift, but very relaxing and rewarding once you get the hang of it