Watercolor is a much different medium than any other paint, such as oil, acrylic, and gouache. Watercolor is a type of paint that changes pigments based on how little or how much water you put in it; For example, the more water you put in, the less pigmented it will be. A lot of artists like this kind of paint because it is more forgiving than other kinds of paints. Since watercolor uses water, you can pick up the paint on the paper and start over if you mess up, which makes it easier for artists to make mistakes that can be fixed. Watercolor artists would also use watercolor paper because it is much heavier and thicker than most paper, making it easier to layer water on it. As for the types of brushes, it really doesn't matter as long as it is a soft brush because the paints layer better with a softer brush. For watercolor tips, visit this helpful youtube video below!
Tips and Tricks for Watercolor!| Artist | Born/Died | What did they Accomplish? |
|---|---|---|
| Albrecht Dürer | May 21, 1471/April 6, 1528 | Albrecht revolutionized printmaking with his carvings and engravings that had meticulous attention to detail |
| John James Audubon | April 26, 1785/January 27, 1851 | John Audobon (self-taught) is notable for his extensive studies regarding different kinds of American birds and his detailed drawings that depicted them. |
| Andrew Wyeth | July 12, 1917/January 16, 2009 | Wyeth was known for capturing emotions and senses in his watercolor paints and became famed for his realism and detail |
