One of my upmost favourite things to paint on is wood. I love the effect it has on the brushes and I love how when the paint dries you can see the wood grain underneath. It also gives the watercolours a beautiful waxy matte feel that cannot be beat, in my opinion anyway! I don't only paint in watercolour but it sure is my main tool these days. I just love the fluidity and grain. It's a tricky substance and especially on wood you need to prepare it sometimes with a quick sand, acrylic gesso, another sand and off you go! (Acrylic Gesso on anything makes it able to watercolour BTW!) Here are a few examples: Wood Slate + Acrylic Gesso + Acrylic Sealent Below: Wood Slice + Sanding + Watercolour + Matte Glaze Much love,
Elena xo
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