techniques used for 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	Techniques used for watercolor painting In many cases, watercolor painting is created with brushes; however, not every artist is the same and prefers their own techniques. The basic techniques include: Washes are used to: Gradually change the color Fading of colors a unique blend of variegated blends Wet in Wet is used to prevent hard edges at the margin of the paint. The paint is allowed to flow on a wet surface. Dry Brush is when the artist prefers a rough or textured appearance. Glazes are used to create a combined color by using a different color glaze, which are placed in layers on the painting. Artists use the basic techniques to create their own style by using different methods to make various styles.