Pens and Inks, ContinuedBasic pencildrawingPreparing thepigmentAssemble toolsSpecial effectsmaterialsBrushesDevelop a drawing by sketching the outlines of the image with a pencil in theH to 2B range. Determine tonal areas and highlights. Mask or protect areasthat you do not want to paint. You may use masking tape, rubber cement, ora commercially prepared liquid frisket.The pigment you use may be lampblack, inks, or watercolor. The procedureis the same. Mix values using a large amount of water and a little pigmentfor lighter tones and little water and more pigment for dark tones. Prepare asufficient amount of wash to complete an entire drawing. It is difficult toremix an exact duplicate of a specific value that you have used. Save thewash in small jars or a palette with a lid. A palette is a tray for holding andmixing paint.Assemble any additional tools you require before you begin painting.Oncebegun, you should not leave the wash until you finish it. Additional toolsinclude containers of clean water, sponges, extra jars, clean rags, specialeffects materials, and brushes.Special effect materials are items that create an effect with water andpigment. For example, salt repels pigment leaving small white dots.Sponges absorb pigment and water leaving a mottled effect on the paper.You may also spray an enamel or lacquer into wet images for an interestingreaction.Experiment with different items to find out what effect appeals toyou.Assemble the sable brushes you are most comfortable using. A No. 3 andNo. 5 are common wash brushes. Have a few larger sizes for those largeareas of paper. Keep the brushes clean by flushing them often with cleanwater.Continued on next page1-39
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