Previously we performed two stages of a rendition of a Dai Jin painting. We did the initial ink work, and added a first glazing of color (see previous blog). The picture has taken shape. The final stage would involve some "tweaking" --to clarify certain elements and to reinforce depth effects, we strengthen certain edges, darkening the lines, adding dots etc. We added more texturing to the rocks, more blues to the shadows...
Then after the latest paints have dried, we wet the whole paper, blotting away excess water, to produce a uniformly damp substrate. Then we do a "wet-wash", which provides a very soft and even coloring. This brings out the mist/fog by coloring its surroundings --otherwise the mist's white (the blank space) will not show. We do the water. Note the selective glazing of the water to bring out the sense of flow. We also darken the foreground some, and voilà!
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