Watercolour when pregnant - is it safe?
Using watercolour when pregnant is generally considered safe for both the mother and the developing baby. Unlike some other art mediums that may contain harmful chemicals or emit fumes, watercolour paints are typically non-toxic and water-based, making them a safer option for expecting mothers.
Since watercolour paints are composed of pigments mixed with water and a binder such as gum arabic, they do not release harmful fumes or pose significant risks to respiratory health, reducing any potential concerns for pregnant women.
Just make sure you don’t dip your brush into you herbal tea, as some colours do contain toxins that can be harmful when ingested, such as cadmium.
Moreover, watercolour painting can provide a therapeutic outlet for pregnant individuals, offering a creative way to relax, destress, and express themselves during this transformative time. Engaging in art activities like watercolour painting can promote a sense of well-being and mindfulness, helping pregnant women alleviate anxiety and connect with their emotions in a positive and constructive manner. As long as proper ventilation is maintained and any potential allergens are avoided, watercolour painting can be a safe and enjoyable artistic pursuit for pregnant individuals to explore throughout their pregnancy journey.
In this masterclass you’ll create a frame-worthy watercolour painting of a humpback whale swimming through the ocean. And in the process you’ll gain the skills and confidence to push yourself to new heights with the medium of watercolour!
In part one you’ll learn:
What is watercolour
what materials to use and what not to use (the #1 mistake most beginner watercolorists make is using the wrong materials!)
The 2 main techniques for watercolour: wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry
The “Smerdon System of watercolour” (my unique techniques and terms including: glazing, moozsch moozsch-ing, sloshing and feathering).
In part 2 you’ll learn:
How to use watercolour to create the effect of water
How to let go, loosen up and stop overworking your watercolours
The importance of tones and why your art will always look dull, flat and lifeless without them
How to paint less but achieve more! Let the watercolour do the work so you don’t have to!
It’s completely free because I don’t want anyone to miss out on the joy of painting with watercolour. I wan’t everyone to try it! There’s no obligation to take things further, you’ll simply join my Artory newsletter which to be honest, I very rarely sends out emails from anyway (and you can opt out anytime).
Anne