Quick Answer
Use the Goldfaber Tropical Watercolor Pens with the companion water brush to create vibrant, travel-friendly watercolor art. Start with a light touch, activate the pigment with water, and build color in layers for smooth blends.
Why the tropical palette works
The Tropical Escapes set is built around a tropical color palette—think vivid greens, warm yellows, and ocean blues. These colors are naturally high-contrast, so they blend beautifully without turning muddy, even for beginners. When you're painting a sunset or a palm-lined beach, the palette does the color-matching work for you.
Travel-friendly by design
Both the pen set and the water brush are compact and easy to pack, making them ideal for painting on the go. The water brush holds water in its barrel, so you don't need to carry a separate water cup. That's a real advantage when you're sketching outdoors or traveling light.
Step-by-Step: Painting with Goldfaber Tropical Pens and Waterbrush
- Prep your workspace: Lay out your Goldfaber Tropical Watercolor Pens, the water brush, and a sheet of watercolor paper. Fill the water brush with clean water and test the flow on a scrap piece of paper. Check that the brush releases water evenly before you start; a clogged tip will ruin your first stroke.
- Wet the pan: Use the water brush to add a drop of water to the first color pan you want to use. Wait a few seconds for the pigment to activate. Don't over-saturate the pan—too much water makes the color weak and hard to control.
- Pick up color and apply: Touch the tip of the water brush to the activated pan, then apply the color to your paper with light, even strokes. Start with a small amount of pigment and build up layers for deeper tones. It's easier to add more color than to remove it, so begin with a light wash.
- Blend two colors: While the first color is still wet, add a second color nearby. Use the water brush to gently pull the two colors together where they meet, creating a smooth gradient. If the paper dries before you blend, the colors will harden—rewet the area with a clean water brush to reactivate them.
- Layer for depth: After the first layer dries completely, add a second layer of the same or a darker color to create shadows and depth in your painting. Wait for each layer to dry; otherwise, you'll lift the pigment and end up with a muddy look.
- Clean up and store: Rinse the water brush by squeezing water through it until it runs clear. Close the pen set securely and store it in a dry place. Never leave the water brush filled with water for long periods—it can cause mold or damage the bristles.
What you're working with
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Goldfaber Tropical Watercolor Pens 12 Pack: The Goldfaber Tropical Watercolor Pens 12 Pack features 12 vibrant, highly pigmented watercolor pans that are water-soluble and blend smoothly. You get rich color from a small set, so you can mix a wide range of tropical shades without carrying extra tubes or palettes.
Goldfaber Tropical Watercolor Pens 12 Pack
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Goldfaber Tropical Waterbrsh: The Goldfaber Tropical Waterbrush is compact, easily transportable, and can be filled with water as needed. It keeps your painting setup minimal—no water cups or brushes to juggle—so you can focus on your art anywhere.
Goldfaber Tropical Waterbrsh
