Laying A Graduated Wash

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  Step 1

  First line of wash Dampen the area to be painted. Lay the rst line of
  wash along the top at full strength. Dip the brush in clean water, then immediately recharge it with paint.

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  Step 2

  Subsequent lines
  Pick up the bead of paint from the rst line as
  you lay the second line of wash. Dip your brush in clean water before you pick up paint for each subsequent stroke.

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  Step 3

  Finishing the wash
  Continue working down the paper, diluting the wash
  a little more with each line
  you paint until it fades out.
  Mop up excess moisture

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  Step 4

  PUTTING IT INTO PRACTICE

  A blue, graduated sky sets the mood in this atmospheric landscape. Don’t pause while laying your wash – it could dry unevenly, leaving unwanted marks. Work quickly and with con dence.

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  Step 5

  Beginning the wash
  Sketch your composition and apply masking uid over the castle using an old brush. Mix plenty of cobalt blue for the wash. Dampen
  the paper in the sky area, then apply the wash along the top with a large synthetic–soft-hair brush.

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  Step 6

  Completing the wash
  Apply continuous strokes from one side to the other, dipping your brush in clean water before recharging it with paint for each
  stroke. Lay the wash down to the horizon, painting over the masked castle.

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  Step 7

  Removing the mask
  When the wash is completely dry, rub off the masking uid from
  the castle.

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  Step 8

  Foreground
  Paint the sand bars in yellow ochre. When the ochre is dry, apply raw umber and burnt umber over the top using dry brushstrokes for texture.

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  Step 9

  Completing the scene

  When the foreground sand colours are dry, paint in the sea.
  Paint the castle simply to keep the focus on the sea and sky. Finally, add the gures of the man and dog, which give
  the painting a sense of scale.

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