history of watercolor painting


	Water Coloring Basics Water Coloring History Water Coloring Techniques Wet in Wet Dry Brush Water Coloring Supplies Essential Supplies Water Color Pencils Water Coloring Paint Water Coloring Brushes Water Coloring Paper Water Coloring Artists Albrecht Dürer Alexander Cozens William Gilpin Thomas Gainsborough Partners Privacy	History of watercolor painting The history of watercolor painting began as far back as with ancient Egypt and Rome. The earliest form of watercolor painting was known as buon fresco painting. An awesome example of this style of watercolor painting is the Sistine Chapel created by Michelangelo. He began the masterpiece in 1508 and completed in by 1514. Watercolor painting has been seen in: manuscript illumination since Egyptian times cartoons landscapes California Style Some of the most popular watercolor artists include: Albrecht Dürer Alexander Cozens William Gilpin Thomas Gainsborough Francis Towne Paul Sandby Thomas Girtin John Sell Cotman Samuel Palmer William Blake John Constable JMW Turner Richard Parkes Bonnington Milford Zornes