Intermediate | Techniques
Softening edges
See pp.94–97
A damp at brush was
used to create the horizontal
water lines here, creating a
soft glow of light catching
the surface of the water and
adding life to the reection.
Balanced composition
See pp.110–113
The buildings and quayside
together create a strong
L-shaped composition; the
quayside is a third of the
way up and a third of the
way along the painting.
Spattering
See pp.98–99
Spattered paint provides
a lively spontaneity; here, it
adds texture to the quayside
walls, and elsewhere creates
the suggestion of trees
and branches.
Showcase painting
This moody, watery landscape combines a structured composition with
loose, expressive techniques, capturing the dramatic interaction of
nature and a semi-urban setting. Watercolor is the ideal medium
to depict weightless clouds and glassy reections in the river.
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