Staying on watercolour (since it is my favourite medium) and with a focus on the basics again, this week I have a couple of videos on the topic of graduated or gradient wash. In the first video Carrie, the Watercolor Misfit , gives a basic overview of the approach of a simple graduated wash: I really like Carrie's approach to tutorials, it's very friendly and inviting. Her style is unique, to me at least, and so I find I just like watching her videos even if I already know the technique. The second video, by Danica Sills , takes it a bit farther and goes into the topic of variegated washes as well. I think both videos, combined, give the best overall lesson on the topic. My quick go at the combined approach this morning resulted in: One lesson the from that... Pick a better colour blend! On a side note, I picked up a Darice Multipurpose Heat Tool from Amazon the other day and used it to dry the sheet. Works really well! That will certainly help with my la