Watercolour Tip from PETER WOOLLEY: Line and Wash - Two Styles

There are several alternative ways of approaching Line and Wash. In this short video, Peter Woolley compares and contrasts two different methods. In the traditional, 'Urban Sketching' approach, the basic ink drawing comes first, while in the looser 'Fusion' method, it all kicks off with a loose, almost abstract watercolour wash...

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For a full collection of Line and Wash demonstrations, check out Part 8 of Peter's 'Watercolour for Beginners' series, In it, he takes a comprehensive look at painting in the Line and Wash style.

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[SteveL]

I like both. It strikes me that the second technique may be more effective once one is more experienced with water color alone. Great content!

[bsironen]

Pithy & focused . . . a breath of fresh air! Just what I needed to reboot my passion for watercolor. Thank you so much. Your work is beautiful.

[amandaliu]

It’s so helpful and at the same time I feel like watching a combination of a bbc documentary and a Bob Ross video ☺️ thank you Peter!!!

[urmimalasen]

Thanks a lot . Me, a novice learnt a lot from your tutorial.

[caleblee]

This is amazing! You're a fantastic teacher. Watching you move through your work with ease really gives me a lot of confidence- Thanks a ton, Peter.

[robertboyce]

Thank you, Mr. Woolley, A great tutorial, Thank you so much for your time,

[adamsaoud]

thank u so much that was awesome and u did change a lot since last time i saw u

[suecook]

Two fabulous paintings, thank you for sharing Peter

[christinebarone]

Both were beautiful, for me its easier to lay out my idea with the “line “ part first.

[anartistpatty]

I like your voice. The way you speak is great. You are also a master of art.

[richardpalmer]

Many thanks for the video. Very useful. I note that you are laying down the line section over what appears to be a tracing of the buildings perspective. Please can you explain how this is done?

[senseiwhite.]

Good morning Peter, . IVE HAD A GO AT PAINTING WATERCOLOURED SKIES. is there technic holding paint brushes? do you have a video that explains technic brush strokes.?

[benediktagunther]

Thanks for this tips. It is very good. GLG out Bavaria🌞😊

[az]

Thank you, Peter, great tutorials 👍 very helpful and pleasant to watch. May I ask what brush it was. Thank you.

[senseiwhite.]

excuse me thank you in anticipation to answers to my questions.

[johnharkness]

Love it Peter. I would be very interested to know what paper you use (brand) and also what paint, tubes? and brand also. Very inspiring, thanks.

[robfielding]

Loved this. I just did my first ever watercolour (at 67) a few days ago but I am drawn to this style. May I enquire what is the best paper for this technique?
Thank you so much for sharing this

[bijoysaha]

Fantastic artwork....🤩🤩🤩
Which pen and paper you used here?

[senseiwhite.]

Can you show how to paint a simple landscape using Three or for colours for a. beginner.
Slowly step by step. Thank you in anticipation. Sa.urai.

[marsboyo]

Getting the building perspective is the hardest in my sketches, they always look flat