


If you are not a member already, why not join Watercolour Studio over on Facebook? And finally, you should not exhibit or display pieces completed on this course without my written permission, to comply with copyright law. Lines First Sketch predominantly with pen lines, creating a structured and tonal sketch in which you can add washes of colour to afterwards. If you have enjoyed this course and share the work you've done on it, please make sure to tag me on social media on Instagram and /lizchadertonartist on Facebook) so I can get to see it too! It would be great if you could say that it is from this course, as that helps spread the word. This is the closest you can come to sitting alongside me in my studio and I will share as many tips and ideas as possible. Drawing in an entire area and wetting it with the same strength of ink allows you to tone an entire area with one flat wash. A flat wash refers to an area of one consistent tone. A brush will help you adds a bit of ink into the first section of the palette. Ink Wash Techniques Using your bamboo brush, you can create areas of value using a flat wash or by using layers. Here is a first video where you can see all the processed explained, then on the second video you can see a quick time-lapse of the same method on a different example. The idea is to capture the spirit or idea of a space or building over its direct representation. The initial step here is usually to prepare a gradient palette. Also free-flowing, non-clogging, and waterproof. With roots dating back to China’s Tang dynasty, the brush-based technique uses tonality and shading created through varied ink density.
INDIA INK WASH TECHNIQUES FULL
This is a full length demonstration of the entire process from planning, through to the big reveal and final adjustments. Ink wash painting is a process that’s similar to using watercolors. Experimenting with Lines and Techniques Each of these leads you into the proper steps to handle all the ink drawing strategies you wish. First, you may want to master these three phases 1. You will be working with black Indian ink on cartridge sheets. Ink wash drawing is a more illustrative process you can easily follow.

We will then work on the ancient landscape of the ancient Ridgeway path, which runs through the Chilterns. Sumie uses various techniques of shading and gradation. Martins Bombay Ink Sets, New York Central India Ink, Higgins Drawing Inks, SoHo Urban Artist India Ink, Dr. In this course you will be taken through this exacting technique in a short warm up exercise, so that you can understand how it works and check that your materials can withstand the abuse of the process.

The end result is an image reminiscent of a wood block print. The whole creation is then washed and, indeed, scrubbed under running water. Gouache wash off or ink resist, is an exciting technique where gouache is used to protect the paper from a coat of waterproof Indian ink. I’ll be working at the show so I won’t be able to attend any classes but I’m looking forward to living vicariously through anyone who is attending the classes.Do you like the mix of ink and watercolour in line and wash? Are you an artist who likes to experiment with new techniques? Have you heard of ink resist? One Color Ink Wash The first method (and the easiest) is to do a one-color ink wash. There are lots of other interesting classes on the docket for the SF Pen Show. Check out her Instagram feed for some ideas.Ĭlass fee is separate from pen show entry fee. Julia asks that you bring an object to use for your first still life. Have you heard of ink resist Gouache wash off or ink resist, is an exciting technique where gouache is used to protect the paper from a coat of waterproof. Class is limited to 15 students so you should probably register ASAP to ensure your place. Practice brush handling, experiment with water and paper, and create an art piece in her hands-on workshop.Ĭlass is Sunday, Augfrom 1-3pm and tuition is $85 including materials. We all have way too many inks than we can use in a lifetime so thankfully, Julia will show you lots of painting techniques to allow you to use your fountain pen inks (and any ink really) to paint still life, from nature and much more. Our good friend, Julia van der Wyk, is teaching Ink Wash Painting this August at the San Francisco Pen Show.
