Watercolors

Need to know:

There are two fundamental techniques in watercolor painting: Wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry. Together, these techniques form a golden rule that is unique to watercolors, and highlights the broad range of possibilities in watercolor painting. Wet-on-wet involves applying paint to a wet surface. Colors blend seamlessly and fluidly with this method. On the other hand, wet-on-dry involves applying paint to a dry surface. This gives precise control over your brush marks. And it’s great for creating fine details and sharp lines. Mastering these two techniques of wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry enables artists to navigate between controlled precision and free-flowing expression.