Are Your Watercolor Skies Blotchy? Try this!
Katie Harris
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Master the watercolor flat wash for your skies. Learn how to achieve a perfectly smooth, streak-free finish every time.
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Getting an even layer of color can be challenging, but it comes down to proper preparation and water control. This video walks through my process for preparing the paper and applying a consistent blue wash, ensuring you avoid common pitfalls like blotchiness. Whether you are a beginner or looking to refine your skills, these watercolor techniques will help you gain confidence with large areas.
By focusing on how you manage your paint and moisture levels, you can stop struggling with uneven textures and start painting smooth washes that elevate your landscapes.
Let me know in the comments what part of the painting process you find the most difficult.
For a full list of my supplies, visit my Amazon storefront
https://a.co/d/0avDUodG
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Also, I find this Idaho climate dries my paper alarmingly fast. Maybe I need a Hake brush to get the job done faster. Sometimes I’ll mist the paper and use a brush to smooth it out - just to beat the clock with fast dry time
Are Your Watercolor Skies Blotchy? Try this!
Katie Harris
674 views
Master the watercolor flat wash for your skies. Learn how to achieve a perfectly smooth, streak-free finish every time.
For more watercolor lessons, follow me on Patreon
Patreon: KatieHarrisArtStudio
and subscribe to my newsletter on my website
Patreon: KatieHarrisArtStudio
Getting an even layer of color can be challenging, but it comes down to proper preparation and water control. This video walks through my process for preparing the paper and applying a consistent blue wash, ensuring you avoid common pitfalls like blotchiness. Whether you are a beginner or looking to refine your skills, these watercolor techniques will help you gain confidence with large areas.
By focusing on how you manage your paint and moisture levels, you can stop struggling with uneven textures and start painting smooth washes that elevate your landscapes.
Let me know in the comments what part of the painting process you find the most difficult.
For a full list of my supplies, visit my Amazon storefront
https://a.co/d/0avDUodG