|
This watercolor technique is sometimes also referred to as wet-on-wet, or wet-into-wet. It refers to the process of applying pigment to paper by first wetting the watercolor paper thoroughly, and applying a wet brush loaded with pigment to the wet paper. As the pigment spreads it creates very soft edges and gradations in value. If the pigment is sedimentary, the particles will flow in the water until they settle into the pockets of the paper, or until the water evaporates, leaving the pigment adhered to the paper. This is a wonderful technique for painting water, skies, and objects in the distance affected by aerial perspective. See also "variegated washes."
Previous Art Term: Watercolor
Next Art Term: Xanthic
|
