Watercolour Techniques, Dry Brush: Drawing and Hatching

Drawing and hatching are both dry brush techniques where the brush is used like a pencil. These two important techniques are used by botanical painters for outlines, details and shading. The drawing dry brush is used for fine lines and outlines and the hatching technique is when a series of small strokes or lines are used for shading - but the approach is similar. Achieving fine lines requires a relatively small brush with a good point (but not so small that it doesn't hold sufficient paint). The paint consistency needs to be relatively creamy and not too watery