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Summary: Learn why and how to tape down watercolor paper before using aquarelle pencils to create a watercolor painting in this free video art lesson.
Sue Gill Rose is an accomplished artist and teacher. She has a BFA from Southern Methodist University and an MLA from Louisiana State University. She has also studied under renowned...read more
"Hi I'm Sue with Expert Village and before we begin our aquarelle pencil drawing we need to tape our watercolor paper and tape it to our masonite board. One of the reasons why we do that is because of watercolor paper has a tendency to buckle and when you go to try to mat or frame your painting you have a difficult time to do it. So doing it you tape it down it stays flat and your paint will go on your paper much more evenly and make it much easier for you in the long run when it comes down to match your painting. Stay tune for our next segment when we begin with aquarelle pencil"
eHow Article: How to Tape Down Watercolor Paper for an Aquarelles Painting