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WATERCOLOR PAINTING WITH THE MUSEUM AQUARELLE RANGE
Watercolor offers artists an infinite palette of possibilities, from trying different techniques to experimenting with color. This year, the Maison Caran d'Ache is celebrating 10 years of its Museum Aquarelle range, watercolor in pencil form designed for all professional artists.
For the occasion, Caran d'Ache has partnered with the artist Sophia Clara to guide you through a step-by-step tutorial and learn how to create a fall-inspired collage using autumnal colors, all beautifully enhanced by the watercolor Museum Aquarelle pencils.
For the occasion, Caran d'Ache has partnered with the artist Sophia Clara to guide you through a step-by-step tutorial and learn how to create a fall-inspired collage using autumnal colors, all beautifully enhanced by the watercolor Museum Aquarelle pencils.
WHY CHOOSE THE MUSEUM AQUARELLE PENCIL RANGE FOR YOUR WATERCOLOR ARTWORK?
More than just water soluble colored pencils, the Museum Aquarelle range has innovated and offers watercolor in pencil form. Here are 10 reasons that will make you want to try the Museum Aquarelle pencils for your next artwork projects.
1. A range of Swiss made pencils: the Museum Aquarelle pencils are made in our Caran d'Ache workshop in Switzerland, in partnership with watercolor artists.
2. Pencils made with high quality wood: the wood of the Museum Aquarelle pencils is the highest grade FSC™certified cedar wood.
3. A range that materialises artistic innovation: the innovative Museum Aquarelle range allows artists to explore in new ways watercolor in pencil form.
4. Extra-fine quality pencils: the Museum Aquarelle pencils are of exceptional quality and like an extra-fine watercolor.
5. Multi-technique uses: the Museum Aquarelle range is adapted to both watercolor painting and artistic drawing.
6. Water soluble pencils in a range of exceptional colors : the soft and water soluble tip of the pencil allows for clean and precise lines that rival paintbrushes for intense colors.
7. Highly resistant to light : the Museum Aquarelle pencils are light-resistant, guaranteeing the durability of your watercolor works of art.
8 A wide range of colors: the Museum Aquarelle range offers a choice of selections from 12 to 76 colors.
9. Colored pencils for professional artists: the Museum Aquarelle colored pencils are first and foremost adapted to the needs of professional and demanding artists.
10. Watercolor for artists on the go: the pencil format of this watercolor is ideal for use when you're on the move.
2. Pencils made with high quality wood: the wood of the Museum Aquarelle pencils is the highest grade FSC™certified cedar wood.
3. A range that materialises artistic innovation: the innovative Museum Aquarelle range allows artists to explore in new ways watercolor in pencil form.
4. Extra-fine quality pencils: the Museum Aquarelle pencils are of exceptional quality and like an extra-fine watercolor.
5. Multi-technique uses: the Museum Aquarelle range is adapted to both watercolor painting and artistic drawing.
6. Water soluble pencils in a range of exceptional colors : the soft and water soluble tip of the pencil allows for clean and precise lines that rival paintbrushes for intense colors.
7. Highly resistant to light : the Museum Aquarelle pencils are light-resistant, guaranteeing the durability of your watercolor works of art.
8 A wide range of colors: the Museum Aquarelle range offers a choice of selections from 12 to 76 colors.
9. Colored pencils for professional artists: the Museum Aquarelle colored pencils are first and foremost adapted to the needs of professional and demanding artists.
10. Watercolor for artists on the go: the pencil format of this watercolor is ideal for use when you're on the move.
Are you a professional artist? Find out more about our guide to choosing the colored pencils best adapted to your needs.
HOW TO USE THE PENCILS IN THE MUSEUM AQUARELLE RANGE
The Museum Aquarelle range of pencils offers artists a wide palette of different techniques, whether it's artistic drawing or watercolor painting. With the Museum Aquarelle range, artists are free to explore color and texture, creating expressive and unique artworks.
Create artwork using the museum aquarelle colored pencils with a dry technique
Use the Museum Aquarelle pencils like traditional colored pencils for drawing on paper or cardboard. The pencils leave an intense color and are perfect for subtle details and outlines, as well as allowing you to trace precise lines as well as blurred or glaze effects. Their relatively wide lead also makes it possible to do wash drawings and large color blocks with ease.
Pencil, paint, felt-tip pen or pastels: discover the secrets of all Caran d’Ache‘s water soluble mediums.
Create watercolor paintings with the museum aquarelle pencils
Using a paintbrush, transform your watercolor drawings by diluting the color in a little water. Use a fine paintbrush and create the transparency and light effects that are so characteristic of watercolor. Mix your colors to infinity and create subtle gradient effects by layering the colors and using a damp brush to blend them together. Combine unique hues and subtle nuances, and be guaranteed of creating a unique painting.
PAINT AND CREATE AN ABSTRACT AUTUMNAL COLLAGE FOR FALL WITH MUSEUM AQUARELLE RANGE
To make your fall-inspired abstract watercolor collage in the style of artist Sofia Clara, you will need:
• Watercolour pencils from the Caran d'Ache Museum Aquarelle range
• Caran d'Ache watercolour paper pad
• Watercolour palette
• Paint brushes for watercolour painting
• A glass of water
• Clear glue
• Adhesive tape and a board on which to lean (optional)
• Fall tree leaves in seasonal autumnal tones, pressed flat in a book or a flower press
• Caran d'Ache watercolour paper pad
• Watercolour palette
• Paint brushes for watercolour painting
• A glass of water
• Clear glue
• Adhesive tape and a board on which to lean (optional)
• Fall tree leaves in seasonal autumnal tones, pressed flat in a book or a flower press
1. On your next walk in the forest or in the mountains, collect a few tree leaves in seasonal fall colors and dry them for a few days.
2. Choose your color palette from the colors available in the Museum Aquarelle range. You can draw inspiration from a picture of an autumnal fall landscape.
3. On your palette combine several Museum Aquarelle colors and create new color combinations by adding a little water.
3. On your palette combine several Museum Aquarelle colors and create new color combinations by adding a little water.
4. Dampen your paper with a large paintbrush or a clean, damp cloth before painting your watercolor.
5. Dab your watercolor paper using the paintbrushes to create an abstract interpretation of the photo or landscape you chose. Regularly moisten your paintbrush, so that the colors stay wet.
5. Dab your watercolor paper using the paintbrushes to create an abstract interpretation of the photo or landscape you chose. Regularly moisten your paintbrush, so that the colors stay wet.
6. Leave to dry completely.
7. Now choose a darker color to add spatters of paint. You should use less water for this mix as the paint should be thicker.
8. Dip the tip of a dry paintbrush in a little paint and gently tap the paintbrush against your finger, so that little drops of paint land on your paper.
9. Leave to dry.
10. Now place the pressed tree leaves on the paper and stick them with a clear glue that will be invisible when dry.
10. Now place the pressed tree leaves on the paper and stick them with a clear glue that will be invisible when dry.
11. All that’s left for you to do is frame and proudly display your fall watercolor.
If this tutorial has made you want to discover more about the world of drawing and painting or perfect your technique, why not learn about our Creative Class platform? Online classes in drawing and painting brought to you by artists to learn, improve, and have fun with all Caran d'Ache supplies.
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