Paint With Me: [Mermaid Hair] Real-Time Watercolor Tutorial Workshop - Beginners Tips #MerMay

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In celebration of MerMay we are going to do a Mermaid Hair watercolor. For this tutorial I'm using Art Philosophy / Prima Marketing watercolor paints as well as metallic watercolors from the same company. This is a real-time tutorial where you can join me as you do your own piece. So, let's get started on bringing this scale to life.

***Free Line Art: Mermaid Tail:
https://tammieanncreative.com/become-a-member/

Basics:

_Glass of Water
_ Mixing Palette
_ Pencil
_ Paper Towel
_ Eraser
_ Watercolor Paper – I use Canson XL 140lb / 300g
_ Watercolor Brushes – 1 Large & 1 Medium
_ Blue Zig Memory – Dual Tip
_ Uni-Ball UM 153 Signo Broad Point Gel Pen

Watercolors Colors Used:

Use What You Have. For best results, use professional grade watercolors. I Used the below watercolors for this watercolor tutorial.

1. Art Philosophy / Prima Marketing Currents Watercolor Set – Colors Seaside, Blue Whale and Ocean

2. Art Philosophy / Prima Marketing – Plus their Metallics Set That Includes – Blue & Pearl

Make It Your Own: Feel free to pick your own colors. One Light-tone, one Mid-tone and one Dark-tone in the same color family. Then see what you get. Each of our projects will be different, but similar.
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0:00​ - Intro
0:45 - Step-by-Step Sheet
2:25 - Art Supplies List
3:29 - Base Mermaid Hair Sketch - Free Download
4:04 - Base Layer = Highlights
18:02 - Let Dry / Pause Video
19:04 - Resume to Next Step - Inking
29:48 - Mid-Tones - Smaller Brush
36:04 - Let Dry / Pause Video
37:00 - Resume to Next Step - Darks / Shadows
53:10 - Let Dry / Pause Video
53:20 - Resume to Next Step - Glitter!
01:01:01 - Let Dry / Pause Video
01:01:30 - White Highlights / Gel Pen
01:05:07 - Painting MerMay Text
01:12:08 - Thanks!

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My Favorite Watercolor Supplies:
https://tammieanncreative.com/2021/04/11/watercolor-supplies/

My Current Filming Setup:
https://tammieanncreative.com/my-filming-set

Favorite Coloring Supplies List:
https://tammieanncreative.com/2021/04/11/recommended-adult-coloring-supplies
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Filming Set-up used in this video:

Microphone - Blue Yeti for voiceovers
Apple AirPods Pro - General recording
Camera - iPhone Pro Max to shoot down
using Camera for OBS Studio Apple iTunes App
Logitech Brio to showcase me
Tripods x 2 - Neewer Camera Tripod Monopod Carbon Fiber with Rotatable Center Column (One for iPhone setup with phone shoe adapter (not included.). One for Logitech Brio Setup)
Neewer Ring Light Kit:18" - Comes with its own tripod.
Bessie Bakes Photography

Links in this description are or could be affiliate links. That means I get a small commission for referring you and you pay no more than normal. All items are items I personally use and enjoy.
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Free Background Music:
On & On (feat. Daniel Levi) [NCS Release]
Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds
Free Download/Stream: https://ncs.io/onandon
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4DyBUG242c

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