Layering washes of watercolour can be tricky at first, but results in faded, hazy views of a skyline

I do love to create a watercolour only painting, layering the washes of faint colours on top of each other and slowly seeing the view in front of me emerge from the paper.

Below are photos of the process as I sat sketching on Arthur’s Seat recently, looking at the magnificent Edinburgh skyline.

Have a go layering colour but wait a few minutes between each layer to make sure the paper has dried. By the time I had taken these photos and posted them on social media the paper was ready for another wash!

Like a foggy memory of the scene this resulting piece will remind me of a windy, rainy and at times dull view of the city I love.