LINE AND WASH is where painting and drawing meet, combining the strengths of each medium in one piece of art. It is a wonderful mix of media to capture a speedy and dynamic portrait of your muse. The lines define the contours of the features and perhaps areas of distinct tone within the face, while the watercolour washes add emotion and tone. I believe it is at its best when the sum of the ink and washes adds up to more than the constituent parts by exploiting the strengths of each. If you aspire to paint more loosely in watercolour, the reassurance of the line can help you work more freely with the washes which adds energy and expression to the portrait.
Working on a traditional
