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Best Ways to Use Watercolor Brush Pens

24th Mar 2023

Watercolor brush pens are an exciting new medium for artists of all levels. They’re user-friendly and can be combined with traditional watercolor paints for enhanced creative expression.

Art supplies can be found online and at most art supply stores. Prices, brush tip characteristics, and color vibrancy may vary, so be sure to shop around before making your purchase.

  • Paint directly on the paper

One of the best ways to use watercolor brush pens is directly on paper. This ensures your colors remain vibrant without dilution, and the edges won’t become too hard as it dries.

Watercolor brush pens are an affordable and straightforward way to add some dimension to your artwork. All you need are some basic supplies, and as you experiment with different techniques, you’ll find which ones work best for you.

You can also layer different colors atop each other to create a gradient effect. To do this, dip one of your pens in water to mix their hues before applying it to the paper.

  • Blend colors

Blending colors is an enjoyable way to give your artwork dimension and depth. Watercolor brush pens make this task simple, as you can quickly mix and match different hues.

To create an ombre effect, touch two identical brush tips together and apply a darker shade to the lighter one. Once saturated, use this lighter hue to shade in any dark areas of your illustration or painting.

You could also try this technique with two darker and lighter colors to create a gradient that progresses from light to dark. Just be mindful not to touch the tips of each pen; ensure they have cleaned off afterward so they can return their original hue.

  • Paint on wet paper

One of the best ways to use watercolor brush pens is to paint on wet paper. This will produce a gradient of colors and add depth to your artwork.

Start by selecting a thick watercolor paper that is absorbent enough to hold a lot of water. Cold press paper also works well since it gives you better control over ink spread.

The next step is to dip your watercolor brush pen in ink or paint before beginning to paint on paper. Doing this allows the tip of the brush to mix colors together, creating new shades of vibrant hue.

  • Paint with a brush pens

Watercolor paint is an incredibly versatile art medium, but it is also messy. It takes up a lot of space and requires you to keep tubes, palettes, cups of water and different brushes all around your workspace.

Brush pens provide the ideal solution by combining vibrant pigments of watercolor paint with the versatility of a brush tip in an accessible pen format. You can create any effect you desire with these pens, from dreamy blending to color washes and soft ombre effects!

There are three ways to blend colors with these pens: (1) paint directly on the paper and then mix with a water brush, (2) rub paint onto a palette and then mix with another brush, or (3) touch two markers together for an uneven gradient effect. Each method has its advantages and drawbacks, so try them all out to find which works best for you!

Kaywin Watercolor Brush Pens are the ideal way to add vibrant color and texture to your artwork, whether you’re an accomplished artist or a creative hobbyist. Not only are they low maintenance, odorless and non-toxic, but their non-toxic nature also makes them ideal for any art enthusiast.

Here’s a video on 3 Common Misconceptions about Watercolor Brush Pens, I hope it will be helpful.