Article · Mary Moreno Studio
Watercolor Lifting & Charging Techniques for Beginners
By Mary Moreno
- Type
- Article
- Level
- Beginner
- Price
- Free
About this lesson
Explains two complementary techniques side by side: lifting pigment with a damp brush to lighten an area, and charging new color into a wash at the glistening-damp stage, with paper and brush recommendations for each.
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