Still life by black wash technique
Black wash is a powerful and
unpredictable ally that when tamed, produces delicate gray washes that are very
unique. They can be controlled as smooth layers just like watercolor
applications or allowed to "do its thing" by giving it motion
freedom. Let's look as some typical wash samples. Above each is a small brush
application of that technique.
Watercolors can be the blending medium as well
as water. The ink is painted first, and a water color wash touches the ink edge
to pull it in the desired direction. Colors will be grayed by the ink.
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The color wash technique of painting involves the use of
thin coats of semi-translucent paints (also known as glazes) applied over a
high contrast ink wash. This technique can make for more dynamic illustrations
with vivid colors and light contrast. Color washing is also considered less
time consuming and more user friendly than traditional painting techniques. All
you need are the right materials and a little bit of patience to create an
amazing painting using this technique.
A wash is useful for providing a background or for covering a large
area. It can either be done in one tone, known as an even, smooth, or flat wash; or gradually getting lighter,
known as a graded wash.
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