Having a purpose when you paint can really encourage your opportunity to paint - and then share it with someone else! Greeting cards are a great way to hone those watercolour painting skills into something that is made with heart and bring joy to your loved one. Whether you celebrate Valentine's Day or not, these greeting card tutorials can be used for anniversary celebrations or sending an appreciation note to your child or bestie.
Follow the tutorials below to create your own Valentine's Day greeting card, and don't forget to add your thoughtful note to make it extra special!
These hearts combines the wet-on-wet technique (painting in a wet area with more paint) and patterns. It's meditative, and quite calming when you get into the groove. Change up the colour palette and discover some other mark making ideas to give your greeting card your own special twist.
This pastel colour palette of a loose rose bouquet is a fun way to paint a simple floral arrangement. The little illustrated gift tag can be adapted to a personal greeting, depending who you are sharing this with. Have fun changing up the colour palette and practicing painting roses, leaves and adding a hint of definition with a slightly darker shade to the various elements.
This design combines a simple watercolour shape with a black pen illustrative pattern inside. You could change the shape inside the arch, paint a bolder colour or add some patterns to the painted area if you really want to go wild! The little botanical illustrations are quite therapeutic to do so have fun with this one.
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