Real-time Watercolor Snowflake Tutorial Using Masking Fluid
Jan 08, 2026
Let's bring a little color to these winter days!
Join me in painting a few beautiful snowflakes. Follow along in the easy step-by-step process. Steps include (1) taping paper, (2) sketching snowflakes, (3) masking snowflakes, (4) painting snowflakes, and (5) removing masking fluid. Use any watercolor materials available!
Please having the following types of items accessible.
- Watercolor palette with blues and purples
- Removable masking fluid (I use Winsor Newton)
- Watercolor Paper
- Watercolor Brush - I use two types in the video - flat and round
- Masking Tape
- Pencil
- Eraser
That's it! Let me know if you enjoy the exercise. Remember to keep it relaxing and let the watercolor do the work!