Portrait:
Dry Brush in Two Layers
Not everyone loves the wet on wet technique. However, even working on dry paper it is possible to achieve soft gradients, even if you are making the entire project with a dry brush technique. The secret is, firstly, to prepare your paper, and secondly, to work not over the entire surface of the sheet, but to collect the image gradually, from small areas. But the combination of dry brush, a patch of white uncolored paper and soft transitions will make your work complete and balanced.
Video Duration: 62 minutes
Video Quality: Full HD 1920x1080
List of materials:
Paper: 100% cotton 300 gsm (140 pounds) paper from Saunders or Arches, size 11 x 15 or 22 x 15 inches.
Brush:
Round paintbrush (or mop), squirrel, goat or equivalent (approximately #12). Chinese calligraphy brush (available in our online store) is highly recommended.
Strong hair flat brush, goat or synthetic. I will use 5-Line Flat goat brush (available in our online store). These brushes (5 or 7 lines) are highly recommended. Soft squirrel brushes are not recommended.
Paint:
I highly recommend Daniel Smith watercolor in tubes. In case of impossibility, you can use any other professional brand. Small sets for travel are NOT recommended.
For this course we need:
Quinacridone Sienna
Quinacridone Deep Gold
Perylene Violet
Cobalt Blue
Indigo
Alizarin Crimson
Masking tape, any board to stretch paper on, and paper towels.
Photos for reference, clickable:
