Leisure Painter

The moonlit shore

Learning objectives

■ How to add texture to your drawings using mark-making techniques
■ Add just one colour to create an atmospheric painting

Demonstration

The Moonlit Shore

If you are adding colour to your drawing you will need to use a watercolour paper. A smooth Hot-pressed paper or one that is not too rough will be kinder to the nib of your pen. I chose a Langton 300gsm which has a light texture but not too rough as to wear down the pen's nib too quickly. You will not need to stretch your paper if you are adding colour, as working

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