illustrating in layers Illustrating in layers
Award-winning painter Chris Rigby introduces three illustration techniques to try that involve building up colour and tone in unusual and experimental ways
INK AND GOUACHE
WHAT IT IS…
A bold mix of mediums that add controlled highlights to darker, decorative areas. Working over darker ink will encourage you to employ bolder painting methods.
WHAT YOU NEED… • A sheet of stretched, hot-pressed
watercolour paper • A selection of Winsor & Newton drawing inks • A selection of Designers’ gouache • A wash brush • A selection of watercolour brushes • Distilled water
HOW TO DO IT… • Sketch your image with relatively heavy
pencil lines – even under a light coat(s) of ink it may be difficult to find them. You will usually be able to disguise most lines with gouache later if they bother you. • Apply the ink as you would a thin watercolour wash in order to maintain luminosity. Thin the ink with distilled water – tap water can separate the pigment from the medium. • Drop in colours where you want them to create your desired effect. You could build up a surface over two or three layers if you wish. Leave to dry. • Mix the gouache to the consistency of double cream and paint it over the ink. How and where you apply it depends on your design but to help you decide, remember the basic rule of thumb: shadow = ink, light = gouache. You can’t really do a light gouache (or watercolour) wash over ink because it will resist – you have to use a relatively thick gouache mix to make it stick.
PERFECT FOR…
Architecture – ink and gouache is great for that mix of strong bold shapes and clearly defined areas of light and shade.
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