Gesso under Watercolour
In this painting I used gesso on the paper to create the texture I wanted. Gesso resists the watercolour slightly, resulting in some lovely marks on the paper.
The first layer of gesso was allowed to dry before starting the watercolour wash.
Creating rock face texture with gesso under the watercolour wash |
Gesso creates a less absorbent surface, allowing the watercolour to move. |
Paper: Arches HP 640gsm
Pigment: Burnt Sienna, Perylene Green, FUB