In this tutorial, I`ll show you another idea to make watercolor Christmas / holiday cards.

This is so very simple and suitable for absolute beginners.

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To paint it I used:

***Paper :
For these cards I used Strathmore vision watercolor paper 300 gsm or 140lb

Usually, I use and recommend
Clairefontaine Fontaine cold-pressed watercolor paper
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If you have a bit higher budget
Arches
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More affordable watercolor paper 100% cellulose I would recommend for beginners - Canson Montval

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***Watercolors :
For this painting I used brand St. Petersburg - White nights : Azure, Turquoise Blue, Cadmium Yellow Medium, Madder Lake Red Like, Indigo, Chromuim Oxide
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Also used white gouache

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More affordable student grade watercolors I would recommend for beginners - W&N Cotman
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***Brushes: Raphael
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Dainayw Mop No 4
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Pigma Micron pen
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Mixing palette (porcelain or ceramic)
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Masking fluid and marker
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Washi tapes
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Conte watercolor pencil
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Kneaded (artist) eraser
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Equipment I use for making my videos:

Canon M50
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Lighting
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Microphone
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Big hug from me,

Renata