How to Draw and Paint a Birch tree using a Tape Mask. Line and wash watercolor. Peter Sheeler

In this video I use a tape mask to preserve white areas. I also draw out color in the background to create an interesting effect.

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PEN: A Century Fountain Pen with Ultra Extra Fine Nib.
INK: Platinum Carbon Black Ink. It is a pigmaent ink suitable for Fountain pens.

PAPER: Size- 5"x7"
Fabriano 140lb Hot Press Paper for this Video.
My papers of choice include Arches 140lb Hot press and Cold press paper and Strathmore 500 series Sketchbooks. All are 100% cotton rag.
For beginners, I recommend starting with a high quality paper and experimenting with different types. As your style develops, you'll get a feel for which type is best. Waiting to switch to a better quality paper later will be much like learning to paint all over again.

MY PALETTE: All tube paints!
Winsor Newton- Yellow Ochre, Sepia, Burnt Sienna, Winsor Red, Davy's Gray, Ultramarine, Sap Green.
DaVinci - Phthalo Blue, Quinachridone Fuchsia, Cadmium Yellow Lemon, Cadmium Yellow Deep. **I plan to replace the Fuchsia with Winsor Newton Quinacridone Magenta when mine runs out.**

A note on Davy's Gray: I rarely use this pigment straight and when using it I usually mix it with each colour used.

MIXING PALETTE:
The palette is the mixing tray from a "Koi" Watercolour travel set. The colours are set up so the ones I mix together most often are close together.

BRUSH: A Sakura medium size waterbrush. This brush has a reservoir in the handle. With a squeeze you can apply water to activate paints or clean the brush. Takes some practice to control the flow.

BRUSH: A Polar Flo 1 inch flat brush. The bristle were originally white but have become stained.

Music: "From the usual place", "To a sad silhouette" and "At sunset".
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