Washes are categorized into three main types. Flat, graded (also sometimes called gradient), and variegated. A flat wash has the same uniform color and tone all over. A graded wash ha… 展开

If you set up your workspace properly before you start you’ll improve the probability of painting a decent wash. Because you need to work quickly, a bit of preparation will s… 展开

Flat washes are used to paint shapes of continuous color which have no variation in tone and hue. The appearance is uniform and “flat”. To execute a perfect flat wash with a wet on dr… 展开

A graded wash changes in value from dark to light. It’s the kind of wash often used for painting sky backgrounds in landscapes. It can be tricky to get the transition exactly the way you wan… 展开