What is Wash?

A diluted layer of ink or paint applied broadly to create light, transparent areas of tone. Washes are often used for backgrounds, skies, shadows, or quick value studies.

Styles That Use Wash

Watercolor Portrait Art Style example

Watercolor Portrait Art Style

Storybook Watercolor example

Storybook Watercolor

Botanical Nature Art example

Botanical Nature Art

Ink in Water example

More Terms

Cel Shading Impasto Alla Prima Chiaroscuro Sfumato Foreshortening One-Point Perspective Two-Point Perspective Vanishing Point Isometric Drawing Orthographic Projection Silhouette