This painting was done with a neat little technique that allows it to be framed easily and without a mat. Cut your paper to fit a frame before you begin. Then starting with blank watercolor paper use masking fluid to paint a line about 1/4 inch thick around the perimeter of the paper. Place this line about 1 1/2 inches in from edge. Make it a bit wavy to give the painting some charm. You do not want nor need the line to be rigid and absolutely straight. After the painting is complete, remove the masking fluid. Add some additional touches by breaking through the edges in several places. You will see I added some grasses and a seagull this way. Creative and a bit different? I think so. And you can immediately put it in the frame and you are done.
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