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Basic Watercolour Painting Techniques
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When it comes to mastering the art of watercolour painting, watercolour techniques are crucial (or aquarelle). Watercolours have been around for thousands of years, and over that time, many various techniques have been used. Once you get the hang of it, it’s a complex yet incredibly adaptable medium.
Beginners may find watercolour challenging but with these basic warm-up tasks, you’ll gain a better understanding of how watercolour works, become more comfortable with your paints and hopefully generate new artistic ideas.
Wash
The Wash technique is the most basic technique which you can try out with watercolours. Mix enough amount of water to the paint and using a Flat brush glide the brush on the paper. Fill your patch in a top to bottom manner evenly in the same direction. This technique is used to paint the backgrounds of the painting using a suitable flat brush.
Beginners may find watercolour challenging but with these basic warm-up tasks, you’ll gain a better understanding of how watercolour works, become more comfortable with your paints and hopefully generate new artistic ideas.
Wash
The Wash technique is the most basic technique which you can try out with watercolours. Mix enough amount of water to the paint and using a Flat brush glide the brush on the paper. Fill your patch in a top to bottom manner evenly in the same direction. This technique is used to paint the backgrounds of the painting using a suitable flat brush.
