The pure color gradient and two-color gradient of watercolor technique

Watercolor painting Gradient method is an important technique of watercolor, the key to the gradient effect is the content of water. Too little water can not perform the best results. Although the gradient effect of the same color is best, it is recommended that you try to draw a variety of color combinations. Here is a demonstration of 2 basic watercolor gradient method of operation.

Watercolor Gradient Method One: color and water gradient

1. Brush a lot of paint, paint a strong effect, to prevent the rapid killing of pigments.

2. When the pigment is dry, use the water-containing scrub brush to brush the color edge.

3. If the water content of the scrub brush is too much, it is difficult to drive the pigment, so it is necessary to increase the amount.

4. After several rounds of brushwork, the beauty of the gradient will be formed.

[After dry]

The pigments flow naturally and the gradient is very ornate. The use of gradient coating method for the performance of the sky, sea and other scenes.

Gradient method of watercolor painting two: color and color gradient

1. Apply a thick layer of paint that you want to use to show the gradient effect.

2. Use a flat-head pen or scrub brush to apply color pigments that are to be combined at the edge of the color.

3. Use a flat-head pen or scrub brush to brush back and forth to connect the two colors.

[After dry]

Presents a beautiful natural color gradient effect.

The pure color gradient and two-color gradient of watercolor technique