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Hi there! Liron here.
In today's vid I want to share with you 6 tips that will hopefully help you when dealing with large, possible complex washes in watercolor.
One of the strongest characteristics of this medium, unlike gouache, acrylics and oils, is that you actually have to work really fast to get an even and pleasing result.
For that reason. getting large washes to be even and fluid is important.
I divided the tips into the more mental, and then the more practical.
MENTAL
1. Be prepared and know exactly what areas you are going to cover.
This means being aware of where the highlights are, and what are the areas you do NOT wish to paint over.
2. Don't sweat the first wash.
This is all about putting the first wash or any wash that isn't the darkest shadows) into perspective. You can usually correct most things along the way.
If this is the first wash, then many of the mistakes / blossoms won't be noticeable later on.
TECHNICAL / PRACTICAL
1. Work top to bottom & create a strong bead.
Because of the medium's fluidity, it's important to have it working with gravity, from top to bottom.
Also, you want to go over the top a few times with a wet mixture to make sure a proper bead is built.
2. Move downwards in an even, horizontal manner.
This is just a good practice to follow. It will ensure you get even results all across the wash.
3. Use an additional brush for blending, or even for wet-in-wet.
This allows you to keep the paint in the brush you use for the large wash, so you don't have to clean it, dry it, blend and then re-dip it.
It will also be a more economical use of your paint, as you will make the most out of the paint that's already in the brush.
4. Use wet-in-wet.
If an area is still wet, you can continue working on it, adding different colors, and perhaps darker values.
Make sure to have a spray bottle handy. This helps with keeping the wash alive and lengthen its "wet time".
Link to my previous vid on painting even washes: • Watercolor | How to RE...
I hope you find these tips helpful!
Let me know what you think in a comment below - is this a skill you find challenging? Do you struggle with painting large and complex washes?
I'm curious to hear your thoughts.
And I'll see you again in another vid really soon!
- Liron
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