How to Make a Gradient in Watercolor
A gradient is when a color dissolves into a similar looking color so naturally that it is hard to tell when the two are coming together. With watercolor paints, you can create your own gradient. The main ingredient that allows you to create a watercolor gradient is water because adding water changes the shade of a color.
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Instructions
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Lighten the watercolor by adding water to the paint until it is diluted to about half the tint.
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Divide some of the paint made in Step 1 into another container. Add more water to dilute it even further.
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Paint a line across the paper using the paint from Step 1.
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Clean the brush in the cup of water and dry it on the paper towel.
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Dip the paintbrush in the paint made in Step 2. Paint a line directly under the line in Step 4. Make more lines to fill up the paper if needed.
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