How to paint watercolour on tissue paper background - CRINKLY, EXPERIMENTAL, FUN!

Do you wish there was a highly textured surface you could paint watercolours on? It's got to be easy to prepare and made from things you might already have to hand. Good news! Painting watercolours on tissue paper, gives you a brilliant, highly textured background which encourages you to paint in a loose and expressive way. It is perfect for landscapes, seascapes and animal studies - you are only limited by your imagination. You can also use this background for acrylic and mixed media work or even pen and wash. It really is versatile but simple to prepare.

Materials used: watercolour paper (140lb/300gsm), white acid free tissue paper, white glue, brush

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[corallall]

The most lovely accent in the world is the British one❤❤❤

[lisecousineau]

👋. So so interesting..hope every artist gives you thumbs up you deserve all our 10 fingers. 👏

[KathyB-md]

Finding this video after googling the possiblity of painting water color on tissue paper was what I was hoping to find. Your work is absolutely wonderful in this piece and the effect of bringing texture in this way can be manipulated to create varying degrees of relief on the paper, adding a sense of depth and beauty. I have found another inspiration in your art with the idea of using it on furniture as decoupage which could be a lot of fun. This is a beautiful example of creating this form of texture and I love the simple yet very effective presentation of a rocky cliff without having to go into great detail with paint. Thank you and I look forward to exploring more of your videos.

[maxineglass]

I just love the idea of the wind blown tree! The bottom of the painting looks like the root system. How fun!
Thank you!!!

[barbaralotter]

Absolutely beautiful. Love the creases and folds. Love and hugs from South Africa

[liaclark]

this sounds so much fun thank you for sharing , will watch for more

[madalinabrinzan]

It's so beautiful and easy as well.

[sarahvipondzara]

thank you for this tutorial, i managed to get more texture with this than cling film and spent a happy afternoon playing with paint

[cherylsander]

Liz I had a good chuckle about not letting the sheep fall off the cliff. Great demo and tree

[annesmyth]

Great for unique card backgrounds. Thank you.

[paulabrown]

Love this! 💜 I love how you personify your paintings..caring about sheep you don’t want to fall etc. 🥰

[lydialangfordjoiner]

Thank you very much for sharing this technique . You’re a great Teacher.

[nancygriest]

The tissue paper is a new concept for me. I love it and this painting is lovely 😍. ❤️❤️❤️

[claychick]

I just love this…can’t wait to try. You are so delightful to watch. I had to chuckle that you needed a fence to save the sheep. So thoughtful!😂

[nitachohan]

beautiful, i love the fence wording regarding safety,

[jennyholding]

Totally loved doing cards with your ideas a year ago, now I’m coming back for a second course! Thank you!!❤

[Artgal]

I have done two painting and I did one on 300lb watercolor paper and one on a canvas panel. I loved your class on this technique! Thanks

[diannesupperstone]

An artist and a storyteller too. Wonderful. You make it look so easy. Will love to have agp

[marlyndataylor]

Great idea for something unique, but not difficult. I can see lots of possibilities.

[paulasilvester]

Just found your site. I am teaching beginners watercolour and already you have provided me with amazing ideas. More please!