INK AND WATER COLOUR: 3 RD OF 3
Ink and watercolour can be used to create interesting and effective textures and can give much more strength and definition to the painting. The darks in inks are extremely dense and have more depth than watercolour, which can be very useful for adding more drama to your work. Additionally, the patterns you can make with the ink can make your work more complex, and so create extra interest.
It is worth trying all the techniques available to discover which best suits you. I enjoy all of the techniques covered here but I often find that students will strongly favour one method over another after they have tried them all. For me it depends on the subject and also how I’m feeling. Using a dipping pen or stick with ink is great when you are feeling bold and can also increase your confidence when you’re feeling apprehensive, as you will need to work quite quickly and accept the odd blob of ink appearing in your work.