Lesson 5. Part 2. Before the Storm Copy

In this class we are going to play with different types of washes, using wet-on-wet technique.

You will be practicing how to make the following washes:

Clean cloudless wash

Multicoloured wash

Abstract wash

There is no references for this class. You will be using your imagination to capture the abstract landscape on your paper.

For the practical exercises please prepare 4-5 watercolour sheets.

You will use all your brushes and all colours from your palette.

You will need to cover your working table to protect it from pigment runs. You might want to wear gloves.

And, of course, lots of paper towels.

  • OVAS NL L5 Multicolor wash
  • OVAS NL L5 Abstract 1
  • OVAS NL L5 Abstract 2

Video tutorial

Part 1. Exercise 1. Even and gradation wash. Exercise 2. Colour to tone study

Duration 24 min

Part 2. Exercise 3. Multi colour wash

Duration 19 min

Part 3. Exercise 4. Pigment lifting

Duration 27 min

Part 4. Blooming trees. Pencil sketch. Painting algorithm

Duration 18 min

Part 5. Blooming trees. Painting process

Duration 27 min

Part 6. Homework explanation

Duration 4 min

Student’s work

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