For beginner to advanced students. Line and wash is a watercolor technique that originated in China under the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD). This style combines a line drawing with watercolor washes. The line is drawn first with a gel, ink or micron pen, then the watercolor paint is applied. Since a lot of the structure of the painting is established by the line drawing itself, often all that is needed from the paint is a wash of color - hence the name, line and wash.
Line and wash is a technique often used for quick sketches in a sketchbook, however it can also be used for a larger finished paintings. Buildings, street scenes, landscapes, still life, portraits and even flowers can be painted using line and wash technique.
Join me for this fun and exciting blend of drawing and painting.
Special Notes
All students must comply with the Policies and Procedures found on The Center's website. There will be no refunds for students removed from class for failure to observe The Center’s Policies and Procedures.Materials
- Watercolor paint tube or pan (watercolor pallet is needed if you buy the tubes)
Colors: lemon yellow, cadmium yellow medium, cadmium red, alizarin crimson, ultramarine blue add pthalo blue (basic watercolor sets are also a good option).
- Watercolor brushes 1/2 inch flat and #8 round
- 140lb cold press Watercolor paper 11” x 14” or 9” x 10”
- black gel pen, micron or a fine tip sharpie.
- painters or masking tape.