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Watercolor Painting

1. Basic

History: Egypt and Paleolithic Europe. By 18th century, became popular medium among Landscape painter

Materials:

  • Watercolor paints
    • Tubes: soft, pasty and come in a tube, more vibrant and easier to mix
    • Pans: solid blocks
  • Brushes
  • Paper: thicker than regular drawing paper to prevent warping

Technique:

  • Wet-on-wet: applying wet paint to achieve soft, diffused edges
  • Wet-on-dry: for sharper lines and controlled details
  • Glazing: layering then, transparent coats