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Watercolors are one of the most popular painting mediums on the market today. Watercolor paintings can be very detailed, and they have a beautiful, ethereal quality that cannot be found in other types of art. Watercolor is also an affordable way to start out with painting because you do not need any special equipment or supplies to get started! This article will help you understand everything there is to know about watercolors so that you can create your own stunning masterpieces quickly and easily- from how to paint with them to what things you need before starting.

What is watercolor painting?

Watercolors are a type of paint that creates bright, vibrant colors by mixing water with pigment. Watercolor paintings have been around since the mid-1600s and were popularized in America during the 19th century. Watercolor paints come in tubes or pans, which you can mix together to create different hues. A typical set includes three primary colors (red, yellow, blue) and four secondary colors: orange, green, violet, and brown.

The resulting shades will be brighter than if you used other types of paints such as oil because water is transparent. You don’t need any special equipment to start painting- just paper!

Watercolor painting is an artistic process that begins by laying down water-soluble pigments on paper; the more water you use, the less intense your colors will be and vice versa.

Some artists like using different types of drawing pencils first as guidelines but I find this method messy and time-consuming so my preferred approach would be just starting off right away without any additional things. [Read more…] about Ultimate Guide to Watercolor Painting: How To Paint with Watercolors, and What You Need To Start

Gouache and watercolor are two of the most popular water-soluble pigments and binders. And for beginners, it can be a little tricky to tell the two apart.

Gouache‌ ‌vs‌ ‌Watercolor‌: in a Nutshell

Despite their similarities, gouache and watercolor have very distinct differences that any aspiring painter (or hobbyist) should know about.

Differences

Gouache	Watercolor
Opaque and has a matte finish	Transparent and fluid
Contains more pigmentation	Tends to seep into other colors
Dries quicker	Easier to blend
Can be used on many types of paper	Harder to fix mistakes/errors
Easier to cover up mistakes/errors	Requires a specific type of paper
Is tougher to learn how to use and control	Takes longer to dry
Tougher to blend	It’s inexpensive and easy to find
Can be a little more expensive than watercolor	Requires the use of softer brushes that hold a lot of water
Can be used with more brittle or hard brushes	You use more water to create lighter colors
You use white paint to lighten colors	Watercolor pigment particles are smaller

Similarities

• They are both waterbased paints, made of similar materials and pigments
• They require similar preparation and clean up
• They both can be bought in tubes
• Both need plenty of practice and diligence to master

Let’s take a closer look at the differences and similarities between gouache and watercolor, and find out how each medium can be applied.

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Watercolor — one of the oldest media in the history of art — is also one of the oldest painting methods in the entire world. Due to its simplicity and fool-proof painting techniques, it’s not surprising how it’s become one of the most popular painting methods today. It’s also one of the most versatile and flexible mediums.

Because of its popularity, watercolor has gained a lot of supporters — artists — who use the medium for their pieces.

Below, we’re showcasing the works of several watercolorists who are dedicated to this technique. Many stick to the traditional forms of art while others dare and experiment with different genres. [Read more…] about Famous and Modern Watercolor Artists You Should Know