a technique where ink is diluted with water to create lighter values

the process of mixing ink with water to lighten its intensity

a smooth transition from one shade or colour to another

lines, marks or details that are clean, exact, and carefully made

Experiment with wet media: inks

Art and design

Experiment with dry media: charcoal

Experiment with dry media: fine liner

Experiment with wet media: paints

Experiment with collage

Experiment with print: relief

Experiment with print: monotype

Mixed media materials and techniques

Experiment with wet media: watercolour

This is a teacher led unit which introduces to pupils to the skills within their endorsements. Through a series of workshop activities, students experiment with a range of materials and techniques. They develop a range of studies exploring mark making media, print and mixed media.

Foundation workshops: an introduction to the areas of study

Adding water to ink is called {{ }}, and it helps to lighten the tone.

Which term describes a smooth blend from dark to light?

mixing ink with water to reduce intensity

Match the keywords with their correct definitions.

Why might an artist splatter or drip ink onto paper?

Artists can add {{ }} lines on top of dried, textured ink surfaces to create visual contrast, combining control with spontaneity in the same artwork.

Which tool is the most effective for creating fine, controlled and consistent ink lines?

Which word best describes a line that is made up of gaps or dashes?

The {{ }} of a line refers to how thick or thin it is.

Which description best defines "visual texture"?

Cross-hatching is when you draw layers of lines that {{ }} each other.

Starter Quiz