First, the basic knowledge and characteristics of watercolor pens

Watercolor pen is a commonly used painting tool, which has the characteristics of bright colors, strong coverage and simple operation. There are many colors of watercolor pens, which can meet all kinds of painting needs. Its nib is generally thin, suitable for depicting details and sketching lines. At the same time, the permeability of watercolor pen is also very good, which can create natural and smooth lines and patterns on paper.

Second, the use of watercolor pens

1, preparation tool:

Choose appropriate tools, such as watercolor pens, watercolor paper, color palette and water cups. The brush material and quality of watercolor pen have great influence on the painting effect. You can choose different kinds of watercolor pens according to your personal preferences and needs.

2. Control humidity:

When using a watercolor pen, you should control the moisture. If there is too much water, it will lead to uneven color blooming and even water marks; If there is too little water, the color will be too strong to describe the details. Therefore, before using the watercolor pen, you can wet the paper with a brush or a clear water pen to control the moisture.

3, master the daubing time:

Painting time is very important for the painting effect of watercolor painting. When smearing, it is necessary to master the time so as to overlap and fuse when the color is not dry, resulting in a sense of layering and three-dimensionality. If the application time is too short, it will lead to uneven color; If the coating time is too long, it will cause the color to seep out of the paper, which is difficult to control.

4. Pay attention to the brush strokes:

The strokes of watercolor pen have a great influence on the painting effect. In the process of painting, we should pay attention to the strength and direction of the pen and create different strokes. For example, the winger can draw soft edges, and the center can draw clear lines and outlines.

Third, the application scene of watercolor pen

The application of watercolor pen is very extensive, and it can be used to draw landscapes, figures, flowers, still life and other themes. At the same time, watercolor pens can also be used to draw practical works of art such as handwritten newspapers, greeting cards and murals. Using different painting techniques and the characteristics of watercolor pens, we can create various works with unique styles and rich colors.