Shimmer and Shine: Using Metallic and Pearlescent Mediums

We love playing with our favorite metallic, pearlescent, sparkling, shimmering mediums!

In this demo, artist Karen Elaine uses metallic gansai watercolor, Niji Pearlescent watercolors, gold and silver inks, silverpoint, and metallic gel pens on washi paper, watercolor paper and mineral paper.

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abstract green and purple flora watercolor paintings on mineral paper and gesso prepared paper with silverpoint accents

sumi flowers with metallic gold and silver accents on a shikishi board surrounded by ink bottles, a paintbrush and a porcelain palette filled with ink

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Fusion Brush Size 4, 3/16″ x 7/8″ (FS4)

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Shimmer and Shine: Using Metallic and Pearlescent Mediums