The A-Z Of Pen and Wash Sketching
What is pen and wash sketching? The initial sketch is done with black waterproof pen and watercolour is added. A sketch is a quick and spontaneous response to a subject or place. Drawing is a detailed and exact representation.
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“The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step”. Lao-tzu, Chinese philosopher (604 BC - 531 BC)
Access as much information as you can on basic drawing skills, including figure drawing. There is a lot of information available on both drawing and watercolour techniques. The quick sketching process comes with practice. Often a few important lines or dashes of colour are more meaningful and interesting than a laborious and detailed drawing. Attend some workshops or go on Holiday Sketching art tours, where you will receive individual tuition, hints and tips.
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Balance. A sketch should be balanced tonally, spatially and with colour. Sketches
