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KIDS corner

Carol Peters
With over 30 years experience in art education , Carol is an award winning artist , actress , executive producer and star of “ Carol on Creativity ” Named 2021 Poppy Jasper International Film Festival ’ s Art Icon . Her passion is to bring art alive for young and young at heart . Contact Carol at : caroljp @ garlic . com
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WATERCOLOR SILHOUETTE ART
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Top Left Photo # 1 : After drawing a marker outline of a silhouette on watercolor paper , brush water over the entire paper .
Top Middle Photo # 2 : Dip a wide soft brush into wet watercolors and brush the color into the wet paper . Repeat with another color while the paper is wet .
Top Right Photo # 3 : While colors are wet , sprinkle salt onto the area you want mottled or patterned .
<< Photo # 4 : When the watercolor is completely dry ( use a blow dryer to speed up drying time ), brush off salt lightly . Use a big black permanent marker to fill in the silhouette .
>> Photo # 5 : The finished projects are beautiful ! Great job Fiona and Sloane
>> Photo # 6 : Here is another example of using salt to create the look of sand . Notice the brown area above .
>> Photo # 7 : Use warm colors , a palm tree silhouette , and salt placement to create sand texture . Here is an example of making this project appropriate for any season !
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