Class #6, 7, 8

We worked through the stages of this landscape painting.

Initial ink work and color glazing.

Some more ink and color work...  Then the final wet wash process: distant fuzzy mountains and clouds between layers of landform are created.

This represents a pen-ultimate stage.  To reach the ultimate effects, we need to scrutinize the overall composition, and make some minor additions as needed.  Here, for example, the lower left corner can use more work (too empty).  The cloud pattern on the left also seem too repetitive.   

This will involve further ink and color work, followed by another layer of wet wash.  Optimally, we target a total of three washes to attain the final results.  The slow buildup of color adds depth, variations and richness.  Keep in mind that Chinese watercolors are mostly transparent, and the layers of color are additive.