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In this course, you will learn seven different ways to apply washes - each for a completely unique effect and purpose. Learn how to use washes in preparatory sketches for paintings, or discover how they can be used to make meaningful drawings. It is rare for a technique to work equally well in drawing and in painting - this course will help you bridge the gap between the two mediums.
A wash is a thin layer of paint added to a drawing to give the artwork depth, the sensation of light, and more definition. The elegance of a wash always attracted the great masters, but in addition to adding beauty, washes can also provide substance, context, and rhythm. It's a magical "tool" in the hands of the artist because it can transform a simple pencil drawing, pen-and-ink sketch, or a charcoal study into a beautiful work of art.
In this course, you will learn seven different ways to apply washes - each for a completely unique effect and purpose. Learn how to use washes in preparatory sketches for paintings, or discover how they can be used to make meaningful drawings. It is rare for a technique to work equally well in drawing and in painting - this course will help you bridge the gap between the two mediums.
Understanding how to incorporate washes into your art will elevate your artmaking and put you alongside other great artists such as Rembrandt, Guercino, Tiepolo, Géricault, and many more.
Join us to learn how to master this important skill that will serve you well in both drawing and painting.
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