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0:58 4:54 So lets say were painting. And were oops we didnt mean to do that. Were gonna grab. A paperMoreSo lets say were painting. And were oops we didnt mean to do that. Were gonna grab. A paper towel and lift it off while its still wet lift it off while its still wet. And when it dries.

1:02 3:02 There Im dipping the Magic Eraser. In water and I squeeze most of it. Out Im holding my postcardMoreThere Im dipping the Magic Eraser. In water and I squeeze most of it. Out Im holding my postcard firmly in place you could tape it there but it doesnt really matter and with some soft Strokes can

2:35 4:54 So im gonna grab a dry or just slightly damp brush. And lift it off. And get rid of that pigmentMoreSo im gonna grab a dry or just slightly damp brush. And lift it off. And get rid of that pigment that im soaking up on my brush on my paper towel.

Take care to erase any extra marks you dont need BEFORE you start painting. Once the pencil is trapped under a layer of dry watercolour paint it is effectively sealed in and you will not be able to erase it. This is easy to do (and quite fun) with a kneaded eraser.

0:00 0:54 This may seem counter-intuitive. But when papers wet its delicate. You can end up pushing theMoreThis may seem counter-intuitive. But when papers wet its delicate. You can end up pushing the paint further into the paper.

Use clear water with a gentle scrubbing motion, blotting carefully with a drier brush or tissue as you go. Using red sable or other soft hair brushes creates a softer edge but is less effective at loosening the dried paint from the paper. This method offers greater control in the areas you are lightening.

Do you add ink before or after watercolour? This is completely up to you! Its a personal preference. Some artists (including myself) will choose to ink before adding watercolour, and some artists prefer to ink after they have applied their watercolour.

Mop with a paper handkerchief or a clean rag. For very small drips, use a cotton swab. If the paper has started to dry, wait for it to dry completely. Wet the area again with a sponge and rub gently with a paper handkerchief or a cotton swab.

A plastic eraser - Staedtler Mars Plastic When the eraser gets dirty, clean it before using it on your watercolor paper. Rub it repeatedly on a clean sheet of paper to remove the graphite residue. That way the residue wont be end up as a smudge on your paper. Smudges are harder to remove than drawn lines.