Painting - Watercolour Techniques, Pigments, History: Watercolors are pigments ground with gum arabic and gall and thinned with water in use. Sable and squirrel (“camel”) hair brushes are used on white or tinted paper and card. Three hundred years before the late 18th-century English watercolorists, German artist Albrecht Dürer anticipated their technique of transparent color washes in a remarkable series of plant studies and panoramic landscapes. Until the emergence of the English ... In today’s video, I cover the basics of watercolor painting, including: Information about supplies Common watercolor processes Pros and cons of taping your paper Prioritizing value over color ... Want to learn how to paint with watercolors ? Here's 5 fun & easy watercolor painting techniques and 8 tips for beginners to help you get started! How to Start Learning Watercolor Painting I’ve noticed that beginners are a bit tough on themselves. You might be judging your initial paintings with watercolors too harshly or feeling unsure about choosing art supplies. When I started painting with watercolors, I found the white paper to be quite scary! I’d stare at the sheet, too anxious to get started. Don’t let such obstacles rob you of a wonderfully satisfying and enriching experience like watercolor painting. Let’s dive a ...
