Live Lessons: Line and Wash - Boat on Water
Lessons
About This Lesson Series...
In this lesson series, we create a line and wash (watercolor and pen and ink) image of a boat on an old dock. Pen and ink and watercolor are applied to hot pressed watercolor paper.
Lesson 1 (1:08:14)
In lesson one, we discuss the materials and begin drawing the contours of the boat.
Lesson 2 (1:04:43)
In lesson two, we begin with pen and ink applications.
Lesson 3 (1:05:26)
In lesson three, we continue with pen and ink applications.
Lesson 4 (1:12:40)
In lesson four, we complete preliminary pen and ink applications.
Lesson 5 (1:02:53)
In lesson five, we begin with light watercolor washes.
Lesson 6 (1:15:12)
In lesson six, we begin layering detailed watercolor washes and increasing contrast.
Lesson 7 (1:05:06)
In lesson seven, we work on the details on the boat, including the figures.
Lesson 8 (1:13:45)
In lesson eight, we darken the hull of the boat and begin work on the reflection in the water.
Lesson 9 (1:03:28)
In lesson nine, we begin painting the dock and address the figure on the plank.
Lesson 10 (1:22:52)
In lesson ten, we complete the painting.
Resources for this Lesson...
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References
Here's what you'll need...
- Hot Pressed Watercolor Paper
- Dip Pens
- Graphite Pencils
- Bottled Carbon Black Ink
- Kneaded Eraser
- Watercolor Paints
- Nylon Brushes
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For some reason I feel guilty when I don’t do art and I don’t know why. Do you do art every day and feel guilty when you don’t?
Guilty is not the word I would use. I do feel like I missed an opportunity to spend some time doing something that enriches my daily life. Just like going for a walk for example. There are so many things to do in any given day; perhaps we need to make a standing appointment for every day time doing art. 🙂
The photo reference with grid and the finished result are the same.
Thanks for that. I have replaced the file with the correct image.
Are there not any written instructions with this course? I love having those.
Hi Debra,
This is a lesson series (different from our traditional courses) Ebooks are only included with the traditional courses.
I cannot find hot press paper anywhere. Cold press ok or do you recommend something else?
Hi Matt,
What size Grumbacher brushes would you recommend for this lesson? I have only two (the 0 and 4 used in colored pencils plus). Just a quick look at this lesson makes it seem like it is a good idea to have a few more sizes on hand. Thank you!
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