How to Do a Watercolor Resist of a Scarecrow

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Draw a scarecrow outline.

    Do this on the paper backing of a piece of contact paper.  Make it simple, just do the outline, but make him big enough to be the subject, or most important element in your Halloween picture.
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   Step 2: Cut out your scarecrow and place it on your 11" x 14" piece of watercolor paper.

    Try vertical and horizontal formats until you are satisfied.  Peel off the backing and toss it away. ,,  If you require inspiration, go the the net or use coloring books to find ample references. ,  Any watercolors will work, but because you will be mixing large puddles of color to cover big areas of the background, tube paints make your job easier.  Green, brown, yellow ochre and violet are needed for the background. ,,  Return and paint as much detail as you wish.  Naked trees, withered corn shucks, pumpkins, bats, crows, a brooding sky a fence and ghosts. ,  Punch up any areas and colors that need it.  Dry it again.,  Your scarecrow is ready to be painted.  Draw in the details on your scarecrow in pencil.  Have fun, make this figure your own.,  Use all the colors.  Dry the piece, stand back and analyze it again.  Tweak where needed.  Sign your work.,  Keep it to use next year.
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   Step 3: Press it down completely and rub with your fingers to adhere it to your paper.

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   Step 4: Draw a Halloween or fall scene around the scarecrow.

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   Step 5: Set up your paints and brushes.

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   Step 6: Paint right over the scarecrow and the plastic masking will protect the area he takes up.

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   Step 7: Let those four main areas of the background dry thoroughly.

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   Step 8: When you are satisfied with the background

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   Step 9: and it is dry

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    Step 10: stand it up.

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    Step 11: Peel off the shelf paper.

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    Step 12: Paint the figure with watercolor.

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    Step 13: Hang it up and enjoy it throughout the season.

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