4. Flat Washes & Gradients
Core Techniques
Video
Master the two most important techniques in watercolor — laying a smooth flat wash and creating beautiful gradients. These are the building blocks for skies, backgrounds, and so much more.
14 min
Learn to paint beautiful watercolors from scratch — no experience needed, just grab a brush and follow along
Watercolor is all about water control. Learn the wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry techniques, how to load your brush properly, and why the ratio of water to pigment changes everything.
15 min
Water control practice sheet
Master the two most important techniques in watercolor — laying a smooth flat wash and creating beautiful gradients. These are the building blocks for skies, backgrounds, and so much more.
14 min