| Item | Recommendation | |------|----------------| | | 100% cotton, cold-press, 300gsm (e.g., Arches). Stretch it to avoid buckling. | | Brushes | Round brush (#6, #10), mop brush, rigger/liner brush for rain streaks. | | Paints | Blues (cobalt, ultramarine), grays (Payne’s gray, neutral tint), earth tones (burnt sienna, yellow ochre), violet. | | Extras | Masking fluid (for raindrops/streetlights), tissue, spray bottle, hairdryer (low heat). |
Tilt your board slightly to let the colors bleed downward, mimicking the look of falling rain or distant "virga" (rain that evaporates before hitting the ground). rainy day watercolor painting
How do you paint something that is essentially clear? You paint its effect on the environment. | Item | Recommendation | |------|----------------| | |