Thank you for attending this class! We hope you enjoyed creating your own beautiful, heart-themed bookmarks. Below are some key takeaways and next steps to keep your artistic journey going.

Key Takeaways and Next Steps

A Link to the Class Demo

Watch a quick demo of today’s artwork on YouTube. (This demo was created exclusively for today’s learners. Please do not share this link. Thank you.)
Paper Towel Roll Hearts
Paint Removing Hearts
Candy and Balloon Hearts
Blooming Hearts
Finishing Touches
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Techniques Covered in Class

Paper Towel Roll Hearts: Using paper towel rolls to create heart shapes.
Paint Removing Hearts: Lifting paint with a damp brush or paper towel to form delicate heart designs.
Candy and Balloon Hearts: Crafting whimsical and fun heart styles.
Blooming Hearts: Allowing colors to blend naturally for soft, blooming effects.
Finishing Touches: Adding borders, messages, or highlights for a polished look.

Recommended Supplies for Beginners

If you’re just starting, consider these affordable, quality materials:
Paint:
24 Color Watercolor Paint Value Pack by Artist’s Loft Necessities at Michael’s (tubes)
36 Color Watercolor Pan Set by Artist’s Loft Necessities at Michael’s
Paper: (140lbs or 300g)
Canson Watercolor Pad (Cold pressed, 140 lb) at Michaels
Canson Watercolor Paper (cold pressed, 140 lb ) on Amazon Prime
The Watercolor Paper from 5 Below
Brushes:
Artsmith Watercolor Brushes (Also available at JoAnn’s)

Additional Product Recommendations

Winsor Newton Cotman Watercolor Compact Field Set at Michael’s
Farber Castelle Kneaded Eraser on Amazon Prime
Good watercolor brush set on Amazon Prime
Paint Palette on Amazon Prime
Dr. Ph Martin’s Bleedproof White
Kneaded Eraser

Enjoy experimenting with these tools and techniques to create more beautiful bookmarks or other watercolor projects! Happy painting!