Graduated Wash – “Rainy Umbrella”The graduated wash is the “shading” of watercolour.
You take a dark wash and gradually turn it into a light wash
by adding water.All the techniques that you learn in this course can be com-
bined with one another to produce the effect you need. The
graduated wash is a foundation of creating volume.Step 1. Transfer image to watercolour paper. Tape down.
Step 2. Cover entire page with water.
This can be a tricky part for students. They need to add
enough water so it doesn’t dry out while they’re working,
but not too much that it’s pouring off the page.
It’s all about the liquid.
Using spray bottles and squeeze bottles can help with this
process.