In watercolor paintings it is the masterful use of washes that creates depth, spontaneity and atmosphere. In Mastering the Watercolor Wash, Joe Garcia provides clear, simple step-by-step instructions that teach the four basic washes: flat, gradated, wet-into-wet and streaked. Painters will find plenty of guidelines and 33 demonstrations that combine these techniques to create light and shadow effects, as well as a variety of textures for popular subjects including rocks, clouds and sand. They'll also learn how to develop unique textures and special effects using salt, a palette knife, masking fluid, sponges, dry brushes, spattering and lifting techniques.

在水彩画中，是对水洗的巧妙运用，创造了深度、自发性和氛围。在掌握水彩画水洗，乔加西亚提供了明确，简单的一步一步的指导，教四个基本清洗：平，分级，湿成湿和条纹。画家们将找到大量的指导方针和33个示范，结合这些技术来创造光影效果，以及各种纹理的流行主题，包括岩石，云和沙。他们还将学习如何开发独特的纹理和特殊效果使用盐，调色板刀，掩蔽液，海绵，干刷，飞溅和提升技术。