DIY watercolor Ganesha bookmark tutorial step by step

I lightly sketched out my Ganesha design onto watercolor paper first and then trimmed them to make bookmarks measuring 2 by 7 inches in size. Here is a helpful step by step tutorial showing how to draw Ganesha

Using lightly tacky masking tape, tape down the bookmarks to a flat surface. Not only does this allow the bookmarks to dry flat after watercoloring, but it also creates a crisp thin white border around our design! Here is the best masking tape I love using for this.

Using watercolor cakes or paint of your choice, start adding color to your design. Use little water to blend the colors and wait for your current area to dry before adding more color to adjoining areas.

With a fine paintbrush, slowly outline each element of our design. This defines the design and gives a clean finished look. Beginners can use a pen or fineliner to outline once the paint has dried. I have an in depth article explaining what pen to use with watercolor