In this article I share about sketching Valentine’s themed images and then adding a splash of watercolor for fun! You will find reference photos I took below for use in this workshop.
Valentine’s Reference Photos
Here are photos of Valentine’s theme candies I took for use in this workshop. Note these images are for your personal practice and remain the copyright of Tristina Dietz Elmes, Artist.
Valentine’s Sketch & Watercolors Video Replay
Below is the full video workshop of my live painting session. The watercolors, pencils, markers and accessories used in the video are listed afterwards in this article. Enjoy! 🎨
Here are the video timeline sections if you want to jump to a particular part of the live session:
00:00 Introduce Valentine's Images
06:55 Art Supplies Review
17:14 Sketch & Watercolor Chocolates
1:04:15 Sketch & Watercolor Demitasse Cup with Heart Marshmallows
Here are links to my favorite two copyright free image websites where you can also search for Valentine’s images, then print and use their content as references for your artworks:
https://pixabay.com/
https://unsplash.com/
Feel free to ask me follow-up questions in the comments below. Thanks for watching! 😍
Sketch & Watercolor Wash Projects Supply List
Here is the supplies list for the watercolor paints, pencils, markers, papers and accessories shown during the video. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases for links below that lead to Amazon.
Kristy Rice Watercolor Travel Tin Set of 12 Half Pans - https://amzn.to/4fKZmQM
Kristy Rice Empty Watercolor Tin Set with 24 Half Pans - https://amzn.to/3ChIMuc
Winsor & Newton Professional Watercolors Travel Tin and Set of 12 x 5ml Tubes - https://amzn.to/417RIf7
Winsor & Newton Professional Watercolors 24 x 5ml Tube Set - https://amzn.to/418gD2j
Empty Watercolor Pans Set of 48 Half Pans with Magnetic Backing - https://amzn.to/3BLx377
Holbein Watercolor Peacock Blue 15ml Tube - https://amzn.to/4jRQv32
Daniel Smith Watercolor Quinacridone (Quin) Gold - https://amzn.to/42Wr0aC
The Color Wheel Company Watercolor Color Wheel - https://amzn.to/4gz0d7E
Zebra ClickArt Retractable Markers 0.6mm Fine Tip Set of 12 - https://amzn.to/4gvB2CY
Faber Castell Polychromous Pencils Set of 24 in Metal Tin - https://amzn.to/3CLhtIY
Zebra M-301 Stainless Steel Mechanical Graphite Pencil Set of 2 - https://amzn.to/3QclJ7p
Staedtler Mars White Erasers Pack of 4 - https://amzn.to/4jVjTWm
Tombow Mono Zero 2.3mm Round White Eraser and Refills Set of 2 Each - https://amzn.to/4hRgTZ1
Sailor Fude de Mannen Fountain Pen Set of 2 (Comes with Non-Waterproof Ink Cartridges) - https://amzn.to/3CJzQxX
Sailor Fountain Pen Converters to Add Your Own Ink (multiple colors) - https://amzn.to/40VVHdw
Rohrer & Klingner Permanent Sketch Inks for Drawing and Fountain Pens Set of 2 - https://amzn.to/3EJWzKI
Ceramic 10 Wells Slant Paint Palette - https://amzn.to/4hn0k7v
Jack Richeson Plastic 8 Well Plus 8 Slant Mixing Wells (16 Wells Total) Paint Pallet - https://amzn.to/40GfaA4
Ceramic Palette 8 Well with Brush Rests Built In - https://amzn.to/3W7lYns
Ceramic Palette 18 Well Plus Large Mixing Area Includes Plastic Cover - https://amzn.to/4jogMWj
Meeden Ceramic Palette 17 Well - https://amzn.to/3PI65QZ
Canson XL Cold Press Textured Watercolor Paper Pad 140lb 9x12in 30 Sheets - https://amzn.to/48VmY3m
Arteza Mixed Media Sketchbook Paper Spiral Bound 110lb 9x12in 60 Sheets Set of 2 - https://amzn.to/417ijZX
Princeton Velvetouch Brush Set of 4 - https://amzn.to/3CANcfs
Kristy Rice Watercolor Brush Set of 6 in Cute Floral Carry Pouch - https://amzn.to/4fRkDIC
Kristy Rice Travel Brush Size 6 Round in Pouch - https://amzn.to/4g7oh20
Faber Castell Collapsible Tulip Edge Brush Holder Water Cup - https://amzn.to/3Pxxyon
Wood Brush Rest Stand Set of 2 Holds 4 Brushes Each - https://amzn.to/3OrurOi
My Recommended Cloth-Like Viva Paper Towels - https://amzn.to/3Ur9rLA
Universal Metal Mesh Desktop Document and Photo Holder - https://amzn.to/4hqm1Ua
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