Watercolor Techniques Flashcards
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Wet on dry
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The paper is dry and the brush is loaded with lots of water and some pigment.
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Wet on wet
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The paper is wet first and the brush is loaded with lots of water and some pigment.
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Dry on dry
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The paper is dry and the brush has more pigment than water.
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Gradation
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The paper is dry and the color gradually changes in value from darker to lighter by washing the brush out and adding water.
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Layering
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A lighter color is applied first to the paper then once it’s dry a darker color is applied in a smaller section over the top.
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Block out
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Using a masking media to keep areas of the painting white.
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Removal
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Taking watercolor off the paper by adding more water and blotting off the color with paper toweling.
