Lesson 2 of 12 · 18 min

Your first flat wash

Tilt the board, load the brush and pull a bead of colour down the page without going back into it.

Lesson notes

  1. Tilt your board to about 15 degrees. Gravity moves the bead of paint; your job is to guide it.
  2. Load more paint than feels sensible. A dry brush leaves streaks, a full one leaves a smooth edge.
  3. Watch the sheen. When it turns from glossy to satin, stop touching the paper. That is the hardest habit to learn and the most valuable.
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