Today I have something special for you, FREE Printable…. Grab a box of your favorite coloring pencils or markers and take a few minutes to unwind while creating something pretty.
You can download your page HERE or by clicking on the image below!
If you color it, I’d love to see it-tag me on Instagram @elenafay_art
Happy Coloring!!!
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If you follow me on Instagram (@elenafay_art) you know how much I love experimenting with watercolor, and one of my absolute favorite techniques is a resist technique with masking fluid.
That’s why I’m so excited to announce the release of my new Skillshare class “Resist Techniques with Watercolor”! It was so much fun to film this class! I poured my heart and soul into this video tutorial and hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed making it.
We will cover all the basics together. I’ll show you step by step how to create unique and colorful composition using this technique and we’ll create fun projects together. It’s jam packed full of amazing content and a great way to channel your creative energy!
I can’t wait to see you in class! And don’t forget to tag your work #elenafayskillshare so I can find it and repost it on Instagram
Here I used a veggie stick (you can use a tooth pick). If you apply masking fluid with your brush, I would recommend using an old or inexpensive synthetic brush because masking fluid can ruin it very quick. Make sure to clean your brush in a soapy water, it will keep it safe from masking fluid.
3. When masking fluid was completely dry, I added some color to the fish and let it dry before painting the background.
4. I applied watercolor to the background and allowed it to dry completely
5. When the paint is completely dry, it’s time for my favorite part, which is peeling off masking fluid. It revealed all the lines that were covered with fluid and gave the painting very interesting look.
Even if you don’t take my class, consider taking a peek at all the other courses on Skillshare, you’ll be amazed how many amazing classes are waiting for you there!
These past few days I thought a lot about this topic!!! Why??? Because sooner or later haters/trolls / angry customers, you can call them whatever you want, find us all! If you are a blogger, creative person, small business owner, no matter how good your product is – you will meet these nasty trolls!
When it comes to social media, I think I’m one of the lucky ones because I never received a negative or hurtful comment because people who follow me on Instagram know me well, I always talk to them like with my friends and open up about my business, personal life and creative challenges.
I share my art and online classes on different platforms and I really love doing that because the feedback and support from customers and students is truly amazing and encouraging! So why do I sound like I’m familiar with criticism? Well, if you share your art online, you know that 99% of your customers are the sweetest and the most amazing people but there is always 1% that just pops out from nowhere and try to ruin your life (maybe I sound too dramatic, but that’s how it felt at the beginning).
No matter how many positive reviews you receive, the most memorable is the negative one. Isn’t it sad???
When you get a negative feedback on your product, it feels like the end of the world, you feel crushed, angry, devastated and you don’t want to create any more. Does it sound familiar?
And I get it, girl! Being a creative person means that you put your heart and soul into creating something and you truly believe that this product is the best and it will help others or bring joy to the person who purchases it. And when a complete stranger comes and leaves negative comment, we take it really really personal.
When you’re a creative entrepreneur, and you’re putting your work online, you are going to have haters. And that’s just the reality of running an online business, and even if I sound like a broken record, let me repeat again-sooner or later YOU WILL receive a negative feedback and I want you to be prepared.
Instead of thinking about them and doubting yourself, spend this time on creating what you love and building your success!
Love,
Elena