There are many mediums to paint with, so why is watercolor one of the best? Besides being one of the most beautiful ways to express any subject matter, watercolor painting has many advantages over other kinds of painting.
1. Fast... Watercolor painting techniques allow for spontaneous strokes and quick washes. That is part of its beauty. Some of the best paintings taking an hour or less. What other art form can provide such satisfying results in so little time?
2. Easier than you think... Even a beginner can get great results in relatively short time.
3. Great for travel... Watercolor kits come in compact, lightweight boxes that you can easily carry with you. Paper comes in blocks that take up little space and don't require preparation.
4. Dries quickly... unlike oil paints that can take days or weeks to dry, watercolor dries in minutes.
5. Won't smudge... like pastel or charcoal.
6. Fluid in nature... so you can fill large areas with few strokes.
7 "Happy accidents" help you be creative... Some great starts are made by pouring on the paint and seeing what magically develops.
8. Versatile in style and look ...watercolor can range from tightly controlled illustrational works to experimental and abstract art.
Although watercolor is thought to be one of the harder mediums to control, what other medium actually helps you in the process? Through the magic of its fluid nature, all you have to do is get out of the way, and let it work its own magic. Allow for endless explorations and a lifetime of creativity.
By Charlene Thomforde
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