I lightly remove the small millimeter crisp edge of a wash after it dries before laying another shape of watercolor next to it. Removing the small edge creates more illusion of depth in the picture plane.


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I would love to see an example of the technique that Carol Carter is describing. I am just starting in watercolor.
Love the effect! Remove the edge with razor blade?
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