Category: Watercolor
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What is Watercolor Granulation? A Clear Explanation
Watercolor granulation is a technique that creates a unique texture and visual effect in watercolor paintings. Granulation occurs when pigments separate and settle into the valleys of the paper, creating a mottled or speckled appearance. This technique can add depth and interest to a painting, and is often used to create natural or organic textures,…
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How to Make Handmade Watercolor Paint in 2024
There are a couple reasons for why you might consider investing the time to make your own set of watercolor paints. Why make handmade watercolors? The main benefit of this includes absolute control of what the paint medium is made of – typically used by artists to avoid fillers, dispersants, preservatives, heavy metals and toxins.…
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How To Start Watercolor Painting for Beginners in 2024
Contents What is watercolor painting? Watercolor painting is the application of thin washes of transparent color that involves the fluid balance between artistic control and freedom. Simply put: It is the process of painting with pigments that are mixed with water. Artists’ application of watercolor dates back from the prehistoric period but has also been…