SOFT HARD EDGES

Sometimes we need attention to be drawn toward one end of a mark. This is where softening an edge becomes an important skill. A hard edge is put down, then immediately, a clean damp brush is drawn along the part of the edge to be softened. The dampness of the brush is critical here. Too wet and another hard edge, further out, will be created. Too dry and it will just lift pigment out of the hard edged mark. Sometimes a single stroke is enough, sometimes a couple of strokes will be needed to create the right amount of softness.