Mentally 'map out' the areas you want to wash before you begin applying the wash; once your brush hits the paper, try to continue quickly and evenly. This is particularly important if using sketch paper which absorbs the wash and will give you a streaky result if you dither. A fresh, confident approach looks most effective.
Drawing a Brick Wall in Pen, Ink and Wash
By Helen South, About.com
Mix and test your washes before you start. If using Indian ink, use distilled water, as tap water can make the ink separate. For this example, I used a pan of inexpensive black watercolor (a few well-loaded brushfuls) to make a light wash in the mixing well. Payne's Gray also works well, or you might like to try using a sepia or burnt umber wash with a sepia pen.
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