Basic techniques with Goldfaber Aqua

What a combination

The Goldfaber Aqua is an ordinary drawing pencil. Really? Of course, you can use it simply for drawing – quick sketching, hatching or even shading on surfaces. But what makes Goldfaber Aqua so special? The colour is entirely blendable with water! Get some brushes and water and see the drawing transform into a lively and vibrant watercolour painting. This pencil will send you on a journey of discovery. This is because your curiosity will be awakened by the many different ways of combining of dry and wet techniques. You will be amazed at the possibilities this opens up for drawing and painting.

Teknik glazing

Watercolours are transparent and can be mixed to give new shades of colour. You can make use of this effect through glazing.


 

Apply several thin washes of paint on each other during this process...

...make sure that each wash fully dries before applying the next wash.

Masking

The contrast with the white in the background contributes to your picture's liveliness. These white areas need to be designated and left blank during painting, which is not always easy for a beginner. If you want to ensure that certain areas on your picture remain white, then you should mask these areas.

The masking fluid is applied as a liquid and forms a rubbery film when dry.

When it is dry, you can apply watercolours however you want – the masked surface will remain unaffected.

After your picture has dried completely, use your finger to rub off the masking film carefully from the paper surface.

Did you know?
Faber-Castell produces over 2.3 billion wood-cased pencils every year.
Faber-Castell produces over 2.3 billion wood-cased pencils every year.
Did you know?
Faber-Castell grows about 20 cubic metres of wood every hour, which corresponds to around 1 truck load.
Faber-Castell grows about 20 cubic metres of wood every hour, which corresponds to around 1 truck load.
Did you know?
Faber-Castell produces over 2.3 billion wood-cased pencils every year.
Faber-Castell produces over 2.3 billion wood-cased pencils every year.
Did you know?
The profile of wood-cased pencils was changed from round to hexagonal/triangle because they were constantly rolling off the table.
The profile of wood-cased pencils was changed from round to hexagonal/triangle because they were constantly rolling off the table.