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Last month's art lessons on the "friendly" Fae Kings & Queens were soooo much fun! But Lucy and I were both equally thrilled to create their sinister counterparts! Where else in our lives can we feel like it's Halloween in MAY?! This month's Celtic Collective lessons feature projects in watercolor and gouache!  *All product links affiliate & for U.S. residents only.* The Wicked BAD Couple in Ink & Watercolors with Karen Before we get toooo far into this project, let's talk watercolor paper! Over the years, I've discovered working on higher quality watercolor paper REALLY makes a difference, and somehow makes watercoloring EASIER. I also feel that working on larger paper for projects helps us to "spread out," so for this particular project, I opted to work on Arches 12"x16" cold press watercolor paper. I've also never done fountain pen ink painting on high quality watercolor paper, so this is kind of an experiment to see how they work together (or not!). As always, please feel free to use what you have and love!! Here's what I used... SuppliesRandom Washi (would have preferred painters tape but couldn't find it). The paper was Arches 100% ColdPress Cotton 12" x 16" - VERY textured, VERY expensive. https://amzn.to/3U659rg I used 0.7 from Pentel GraphGear Mechanical Pencil Set https://amzn.to/2GFzZlf Can't afford that one? Here is a link to a super and VERY affordable (and cute!) set I just picked up that has all the same pencil leads in it!! https://amzn.to/3OW5YBL Polina Bright Watercolor Brushes Rounds and Mops https://www.polinabright.com/karencampbell and use coupon code KARENCAMPBELL to save 10% off your order I used several new watercolors all by Angora - they were supposed be "Opaque" but, are not :) It's difficult to say what the colors are because they don't have names or numbers but I do my best to call out which pan they are as I go. I used about 4 of those colors for both of their skin tones. https://amzn.to/4aDyu3z Vanish Eraser 3 pack https://amzn.to/3DJp8EF QoR Watercolor in Burnt Umber https://amzn.to/3vWCLQt Payne's Grey, Violet from Derwent Paint Pan Studio Set of 24 https://amzn.to/3xfjwln Daniel Smith Watercolors in MoonGlow (background) https://amzn.to/443D7RQ Daniel Smith Carbazole Violet https://amzn.to/3xAr9TA Noodler's Ink Lexington Grey (permanent) https://amzn.to/3DLWS2d Noodler's Ink Widow Maker (red) https://amzn.to/3tCN1Gp Copic white for highlights https://amzn.to/3DO2r23 I was SO SAD not to be able to use my Pentel Pocket Brush Pen on the rough surface of the paper, so reached for this pen by Tombow instead: https://amzn.to/4d5hwgb I JUST bought those, not knowing what I'd need them for, but apparently the universe did so yay! I also needed to use some Artist Big Brush Pitt Pens by Faber-Castell because again, my paper was so rough I needed something more "Hardy" than my soft watercolor bristles to paint his long gross hair, lol! Luckily the Pitt Pens did just the trick!! Unless you're working on super rough paper you don't need to invest in them. I use them all the time in the Mixed Media Society, my first use for them here. Truly, no need to invest, they are $$$ and I was just being lazy! I really could have continued with the watercolors or switched to gouache for a more opaque look. 🧚Ready to start this CREEPY 2.5-Hour Lesson?? Let's go!!  Super Evil Dark Queen in Line & Wash with Karen Somehow for me, whenever I'm doing a dark and "evil" art project, I reach for my elegant writer and inks! They're soooo moody!! If you've never used the elegant writer before, it's actually a calligraphy pen that's watersoluble. My favorite thing to do with the activated ink is to blot it with a paper towel to LIFT some of the ink because you can achieve some REALLY COOL pinks and purples, like this...  SuppliesHot Press watercolor is perfect for this project as it's nice and smooth for drawing on but can still work with the water you'll need to activate the pen lines. Fabriano Hot Press 11" x 14" https://amzn.to/3Ysrp0f 0.5 and 0.3 (the best for tiny facial feature and those horrible hands) from this Pentel GraphGear Mechanical Pencil Set https://amzn.to/3OMntBT All you'll need is 1 Elegant Writer https://amzn.to/4dbq9Wo (I LOVE the chisesl nib because you can make both fat and thin lines, as I demo in the first video for this lesson). I'm using a few of the Rounds (Numbers 1 and 2) by Polina Bright Watercolor Brushes https://www.polinabright.com/karencampbell and use coupon code KARENCAMPBELL to save 10% off your order Noodlers Ink La Reine Mauve https://amzn.to/3whEGz4 Noodlers Highlighter Firefly Yellow https://amzn.to/4aNXsNB And I couldn't track down that weird green ink I was using! And white for highlights, a MUST! Copic Opaque Paint with Brush https://amzn.to/3Dfr1ZW The hand reference (which you can grab below) is from Anne Stoke's book https://amzn.to/3U5uXnm 🧚Ready to begin this 1-hour lesson?! I can't wait!!  Evil Crone Queen in Gouache with Lucy If you've never worked with gouache before, this lesson is a great one to get you acclimated. It takes a bit of practice because it's not quite watercolor, and not quite acrylic. Feel free to do this lesson as a mini warm-up if you've never tried gouache before, or simply dive right in.  Today's gouache project only requires a few tubes to create a super striking and CREEPY old woman. Lucy teaches you exactly how to draw this woman from scratch, but also includes jpgs of her finished piece and original drawing reference- in case you'd like to skip the drawing portion of this lesson (to transfer/trace her instead), and dive right into painting. Again, use whatever art supplies you love most, here's what Lucy used: Supplies
🧚Ready to start this nearly 2-hour lesson?? Me too!!! Spooky Spider King & Queen in Watercolor with Lucy This one looks so amazing too!! I love the spiderwebs and color scheme. Use whatever colors you love and have on hand. Here are the watercolors Lucy used...  Supplies
 Missed Our Last LIVE Paint-Along?Don't worry about it! There's NO "behind" in any of the clubs at Awesome Art School. You art along when it's best for YOUR schedule. I'll always have a replay ready and waiting for you. Honestly, they're JUST as fun!!  We have a blast with EVERY art-along, but this one was particularly FUN!! Lucy and I both decided to work in gouache for this project.  What Else is Coming Up in May? Enjoying the "Couple" Projects?You'll love these too, if you didn't get to do them last month!
 And, Just in Case You Missed It...You were also given a "Cross Club" alcohol marker drawing lesson to go along with the FREE Mixed Media Speakeasy project if you're in the mood for something a little bit different! Both are free and super fun!!
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