Wash Drawing (Noun)
Meaning
A watercolor made by applying a series of monochrome washes one over the other.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The artist created a delicate wash drawing of the landscape by layering subtle shades of blue and green.
- In wash drawing, the transparency of the medium allows for a sense of depth and luminosity to emerge.
- Her portrait was rendered in a masterful wash drawing that seemed to capture the subject's very essence.
- The museum showcased an exhibition of 19th-century wash drawings, highlighting the technique's expressive possibilities.
- Using a technique called glazing, the artist built up layers of transparent washes to achieve a rich and vibrant wash drawing.