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An exploration of watercolor painting on Aquabord
Painting with watercolors on Aquabord can be a fun and interesting experience once you adapt to the unique qualities of this surface. Artist Louise De Masi shares some tips to help you get the most out of your watercolor paintings on Aquabord.
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Ali Cavanaugh All About Aquabord Workshop Available to Purchase
This is the definitive guide for artists wanting to learn how to paint with watercolor on Aquabord.
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Aquabord review by Sandra Strait
Sandra Strait's Ampersand Aquabord review that was published in Doodlewash® during World Watercolor Month 2022.
Watercolor lifting technique tutorial on Aquabord
Watch this tutorial by Karen Vernon and learn how to lift colors back to white on Aquabord.
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Sunflower watercolor tutorial on Aquabord
Watch this fun and easy tutorial by Karen Vernon and make a sunflower on Aquabord.
Flower bouquet watercolor tutorial on Aquabord
Watch this fun and easy tutorial by Karen Vernon and make a flower bouquet on Aquabord.
Sealing and varnishing Ampersand panels
Sealing and varnishing finished artwork on Ampersand panels is extremely important especially when framing without glass. See our list of suggestions for sealing and varnishing popular mediums using products we have successfully tested on our panels.
Gouache and watercolor on Aquabord
Developed for the unique demands of watercolor painting, Aquabord has a wonderful texture similar to cold-pressed watercolor paper. Watercolorists and gouache painters love painting on Aquabord for many reasons.
Aquabord demonstration by Brigitte Waldschmidt (English Subtitles)
German mixed-media artist and author, Brigitte Waldschmidt demonstrates watercolor techniques on Ampersand Aquabord.
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Windows of the World: Watercolor tutorial
Karen Vernon's painting Windows of the World is an 11x14 watercolor on Ampersand Aquabord. Take a look at the many layers of color that have been applied to this beautiful painting.
Tips for getting the perfect watercolor effects on Aquabord
Aquabord offers the ability to do more on the surface and to create effects easier than on other surfaces. It is an archival panel with a unique clay coating which includes a tiny mineral that helps to dissipate the water and pigment throughout the painting. Designed to work with water media, Aquabord can be used for other media as well.
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The many colors of white with Karen Vernon
For the past 20 years I have worked on Aquabord which allows me to do far more than I ever dreamed of doing on paper. Not only does it give me more luminous, vibrant color, but it allows me to present my works with no glass. I can create intimate 1x1 pieces up to large 42x90 paintings. Or pieces to be framed traditionally or to present cradled with no frame at all.
Mounting watercolor paper on panel
Watercolor artist Dustan Knight uses Ampersand Claybord to mount her watercolor paintings. This is a great option if you prefer watercolor paper, but want the look of a panel.
