Watercolor Gem Art

INSIDE : Learn how to create beautiful DIY watercolor Gem easy artwork for your home or even give as a gift.  This mixed media watercolor piece with a bit of ink pattern makes it a special work of art.

Watercolor Gem Easy Art

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This post has been updated since it’s original publish date August 2015.

Yesterday I took some time with my kiddos to get our watercolor paint sets out and have a little fun together.  Today I am sharing this beautiful Watercolor Gem Easy Art work that I made!

Zoomed in Watercolor Gem

What supplies do I need to create watercolor gem art work?

Watercolor Art supplies

How to paint a watercolor gem

True to my typical craft style, I did not measure or may anything using a ruler.  So throw those rulers out the window and get creative with me!

Using the thicker stencil tape, I laid out the basic shape for my watercolor gem. I tried using up most of the paper with this big shape.

Gem shape from painter's tape

Then, I used the thinner tape to create little shapes within my gem.  Once the basic interior shapes are made, have fun adding a few stripes here and there.

This pattern and style reminds me of the Stained Glass Window display I made on a much larger scale!

Make sure to push on all edges of your tapes to ensure a clean edge with your watercolor.

Interior patterns from painter's tape

Next, using orange, yellow, purple and fuchsia watercolors I filled in each small shape with a simple wet wash technique. Add a light coat of water with your brush first and then add the color on. This gives your watercolor a very loose airy feel.

Pink watercolor gem painting

After the paint had dried, I used a thin point pen to doodle some designs overtop the watercolor.  I left some spaces blank to not make the painting too busy.

I made stripes, small crosses and circles.

Adding ink detail to a watercolor painting

Lastly, remove the tape and enjoy those crisp white lines.

Removing painters tape

Removing the tape is such a satisfying process.

Thin painter's tape removal

East Watercolor Art

I love the way these colors and patterns play with each other.  This watercolor gem was so easy to make and really has a lovely completed look.

Watercolor Art in pink, orange and purple

No matter if you are a beginner painter or have made quite a few watercolor paintings, these easy steps really guarantee a beautiful art piece each time.

Magnolia flower beside a watercolor painting
Pink watercolor under small cross patterns
easy-artwork

Enjoy this simple art how-to?  You can see my other Easy Art in 1.2.3. posts here!

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28 Comments

    1. delineateyourdwelling says:

      No, thank you for your sweet comment! 😉

  1. This is so great! Might have to stop by Michael’s on the way home to pick up some water colors. This looks like something you’d buy!

  2. With only a few simple steps you can create this Watercolor Gem Easy Artwork,  which is perfect for any room in your home! This was made by Amy from Delineate Your Dwelling.

  3. HOLY CRAP. This is insanely awesome. Wow. I’m so inspired to go create a masterpiece. and you make it look so easy! I can’t wait to go try my hand at this! <3

    Stephanie @ Mommyzoid.ca

    PS: You should come share this post at the Ladies Collective Linkup! <3

    1. delineateyourdwelling says:

      Haha, thanks for your vote of approval Stephanie! =) It’s all fancy because of the tape, you can totally do it! I’ll stop by your link party now. Thanks.

  4. This is beautiful! The colors go so beautiful together – such a simple and pretty design! <3

    1. delineateyourdwelling says:

      Thanks so much, Louise!

  5. Watercolours + gems = love! Thanks so much for making this tutorial. I’m pinning it now 🙂

    1. delineateyourdwelling says:

      Thanks so much Carmia! I need more gems in my life and painting them is an expensive way, ha!

  6. Wow. I love watercolor art but am so intimidated. This is just gorgeous! Thanks for the tutorial and for sharing at the Pretty Preppy Party!

  7. So simple! Love it! I’m actually looking into new decorations for my wall so I will definitely keep this one in mind. Thanks for sharing!

    1. delineateyourdwelling says:

      Thank you for your kind words, Paola!!

    1. delineateyourdwelling says:

      Thanks lady! =)

    1. delineateyourdwelling says:

      Thanks so much for your sweet comment, Vesna!

    1. delineateyourdwelling says:

      Such a complement coming from the master painter! Thanks Aniko!

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