About the video: Masking Fluid
Overview
“If your subject has tiny white highlights, pale veins, or a dimpled surface, you might consider using masking fluid to protect these areas before painting initial washes. In this lesson, I will show you when and how to use masking fluid at the start of any botanical painting.”
In this video lesson Domestika addresses the topic: Masking Fluid, which is part of the Domestika online course: Watercolor Specialization: From Beginners Sketches to Compelling Artworks . Learn watercolor sketching basics, explore techniques for expressive art, and discover creative compositions with vibrant colors.
Partial transcription of the video
“ Masking Fluid In this lesson, I will show you how and when to use masking fluid at the start of your botanical painting project. You may not need to use masking fluid. It depends on the features of your fruit. I'm using it because I've got some shiny highlights and some fine detail with dark backgrounds. You see on the iPad these little flecks and shiny areas on the pips would be difficult to work around those areas in paint so I will put the masking fluid for these little highlights. Also, at these stamens here the leftover from the flower, I will put some lines of masking fluid there to...”
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Course summary for: Watercolor Specialization: From Beginners Sketches to Compelling Artworks
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Architectural Illustration, Drawing, Fine Arts, Naturalistic Illustration, Painting, Watercolor Painting

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