Marker Wash

In class, we experimented with markers and dry erase markers to create marker washes using water.  This creates a water color quality.  Ink washes create the same effect.

(Ink washes)

There are two ways you can create this effect:

Putting the ink or marker on a palette or mixing tray and adding the water there then paint onto the paper. (This is my preferred technique)

or

Draw on the paper with the ink or markers then use your paint brushes to add the water to where you drew the marker or ink line on the paper

I would have my students paint a still life using fruit so that they can experiment with color too and not just black and white, which ink washes usually are.  This project would incorporate value, shape and line.

This project could also be used with portraits and landscapes, not just still life.

Below are examples from my classmates