Basic Watercolor Techniques 1 – Flat Washes
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Basic Watercolor Techniques 1 – Flat Washes
This episode kicks off a multi-part series on painting various types of watercolor washes. In this first installment I cover the basics of applying a perfectly flat, even wash, foundational in learning how to apply all sorts of washes. Brush size and even moisture control are key and I demonstrate those aspects. *** Affiliate Links *** (As an ...
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