Loose Watercolor Background Techniques & Tips!

4,668 views · Published 18 May 2017 · 5:58 · Indexed 21 September 2026

Channel: Artist Jane Bush · 2017 · Howto & Style

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Loosen up with this list of easy, fun watercolor backgrounds that are loose and colorful! From how to hold the brush to using specific color theory to get the results you desire, this video is both entertaining and hopefully inspiring! 

For this video, I'm using a number of different brands (some I mention in the video). For the pigment based layers, I'm using Holbein watercolor, Daniel Smith duotones and lunar watercolors, as well as Sennelier La Aquarelle. 

For the dye based watercolor, I'm using the fantastic Dr. Ph. Martin's Radiant concentrated watercolor. For the drawing ink mentioned, I'm using Daler Rowney Iridescent and Holbein drawing ink in Carmine. 

Check out all my videos on water soluble media including gouache, watercolor, and ink!
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3oeQ-XBqzhF87QwBFSPDGJFRJST0XH9V

Why I love Dr. Ph. Martin's Watercolors: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xt1-wpa4-l8

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