Watercolor Specialization: From Beginners Sketches to Compelling Artworks

Overview

“Now, I will apply the washes: I will do a couple of layers of distant shapes with lighter washes, starting the second wash once the first one is dry. ”

In this video lesson Domestika addresses the topic: First and Second Wash , which is part of the Domestika online course: Watercolor Specialization: From Beginners Sketches to Compelling Artworks . Learn watercolor sketching basics, explore techniques for expressive art, and discover creative compositions with vibrant colors.

Partial transcription of the video

“ First and Second Wash In this lesson, I'll start painting with the first couple of washes. The first wash will be just a blind color and we'll build the tones on it. Don't forget, in the first wash, if you lose your lights, they'll be gone forever. You cannot bring them back. Be careful and keep the light areas as light as possible. You can come back and add more layers on it, but you cannot go back. I'll use this 2-inch brush to wet my paper. I normally don't wet my paper, but I want this painting to have a real nice smooth gradient to build a depth. That's why I'll wet it first and appl...”

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Course summary for: Watercolor Specialization: From Beginners Sketches to Compelling Artworks

• Level: Beginner
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• 1908 students
• 12 units
• 80 lessons (17h 7m)
• 33 downloads

• Category

  Illustration

• Areas

  Architectural Illustration, Drawing, Fine Arts, Naturalistic Illustration, Painting, Watercolor Painting