The Veil Water Effect

The Veil Water effect, a process unique to Morée, is a subtractive image-making technique in which dark ink or wash is applied to a surface, then partially removed—with an alcohol-and-water mix—creating the illusion of fading, fluidity, or age. The result resembles a water stain or veil: something both present and dissolving, like a memory erasing itself.

Unlike traditional painting, where forms are built up with brushstrokes, the Veil Water method reveals the underlying tones by removing darkness—leaving behind an area of lightness, softened edges, ghosted outlines, and atmospheric residue.

In Morée, this effect dominates the composition. It’s not background decoration—it’s structure.