Wednesday, April 23, 2025

One-Wash Watercolor

                                                                                       (C) 2025 Dale DiMauro


This is a one wash watercolor. Sometimes all you need is one wash. In particular, I like the combination of indian red and perylene green. A substitute can be made by combining pthalo green and sepia.

When I learn of a new pigment combination instead of just putting a swatch down I turn it into a little landscape. This way utilizing different brush strokes I gain a greater understanding of how I can place the pigment on the paper.

Also, from my perspective, there is a simplicity to this color combination which has a calming effect.

In the past I would draw or paint a trunk in on the right side where the tree is over the painted area. Lately, I would lift out the tree trunk with a damp brush instead. The great thing about watercolor is every day I learn something new which inspires and stimulates my senses.

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