Watercolor negative painting

Discover Pinterest’s best ideas and inspiration for Watercolor negative painting. Get inspired and try out new things.
5k people searched this
·
Last updated 2mo
a hand holding up a piece of paper with watercolor on it and green leaves

How to paint Awa (Kava) leaves in negative space watercolor technique. By The Aloha Studios, painted with handmade watercolors. #watercolortutorial #stepbystepwatercolor #watercolor #awaleaves #kava #watercolorleaves #watercolorsillustration #loosewatercolor #handmadewatercolors #alohawatercolors #negativespacepainting #negativepainting #keikosaile #loosewatercolortutorial #watercolorblending #watercolorillustration #watercolourstepbystep #watercolorstepbystep #handmadewatercolors

an abstract painting of flowers and leaves in pastel colors

Negative painting is one of the most exciting approaches to watercolor I know! The technique is a unique approach of painting around an object to define it in a composition. When working in watercolor we have the challenge that other mediums do not. It is what we don’t paint that becomes the most important element. Think of yourself as a stone carver, chipping away, until only the most precious lights remains. There are many techniques to saving the “lights” of the paper. I have experimented…

Related interests

Watercolor negative painting and more

Explore related boards