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