I have a quick video tutorial for achieve neon watercolor effects for ya’ today—I shared a sneak peek of the Mondo Gerbera Daisy on Instagram and was asked how I did it.

I tried to shoot and film this multiple ways, but suffice it to say, it is very difficult to capture the beautiful, eye-popping color you get by mixing in fluorescent/neon hues—I hope you’ll take my word for it that is much more stunning in real life than can be photographed…

Fluorescent Clean Color Real Brush Markers are absolutely fantastic for this look—you can use all neon colors (I’ve listed them all in the supplies so it’s easier for you to find them), but on a large scale floral like this one, I personally prefer to have a hint of neon mixed in with regular colors. Colors specific to this project are marked with an “ * “ in the supplies.

TIPS:

• Heat embossed images give these markers a place for color to “sit” until you’re ready to blend it out with a water brush.

• When working with mid-darker Clean Color Markers, keep in mind that a little color goes a long way; don’t fill in your image, but apply color close to/hugging the embossing lines—you can always add more after your first layer is dry.

• Pale/pastel colors may need multiple applications of color in the same area if you plan to blend out with water.

• Before applying fluorescent colors, I recommend allowing your base colors to dry; adding to wet paint may diffuse the color right away and diminish the intensity.

Happy neon watercoloring and thanks for stopping by today!

SUPPLIES (affiliate links used wherever possible):

• Mondo Gerbera Daisy by Julie Ebersole, Essentials by Ellen Stamp & Die Combo

• Mondo Gerbera Daisy by Julie Ebersole, Essentials by Ellen Clear Stamps

• Mondo Gerbera Daisy by Julie Ebersole, Essentials by Ellen Designer Dies

• Canson XL Watercolor Paper Pad 9x12

• Canson Arches French Bound Cold Press Watercolor Paper Pad 9x12

• Neenah Cardstock, Neenah Classic Crest Solar White, 25 pk

• VersaMark Ink Pad

• Pentel Arts Aquash Water Brush, Small Fine Point (23638)

• ZIG Clean Color Real Brush Marker 025, Pink*

• ZIG Clean Color Real Brush Marker 050, Yellow*

• ZIG Clean Color Real Brush Marker 041, Light Green*

• ZIG Clean Color Real Brush Marker 043, Olive Green*

• ZIG Clean Color Real Brush Marker 002, Fluorescent Orange*

• ZIG Clean Color Real Brush Marker 003, Fluorescent Pink

• ZIG Clean Color Real Brush Marker 004, Fluorescent Green

• ZIG Clean Color Real Brush Marker 001, Fluorescent Yellow

• ZIG Clean Color Real Brush Markers (Category)

• Inkadinkado Embossing Magic Bag

• Tonic Nuvo Surface Sweep

• Hero Arts Embossing Powder, White

• Lawn Fawn Embossing Powder, White

• WOW Embossing Powder, Regular - Opaque Bright White

• Stampendous Embossing Powder, Detail Gold

• My Sweet Petunia Mini MISTI Laser Etched Stamping Tool (6-1/8 X 7)

• My Sweet Petunia MISTI Laser Etched Stamping Tool (8-1/8 X 10-1/2)

• Hero Arts Embossing Gun (Wagner)

• Dual Speed Heat Tool, WOW (features dual temps, safety hood on nozzle)

• Crafter's Companion Gemini Junior