Have you ever read the fine print on a watercolor tube? I admit it sounds like a lot of numbers and confusing phrases. Choose quality over quantity.Ĭharacteristics: What to look for in Watercolors?
Otherwise, it is best to use a small selection of professional paints that fit your budget. When you are first learning how to watercolor paint, and want to keep the costs low, pick up a student set. Notice that the artist swatch is brighter and more transparent. You’ll need to pick more color to create vibrant washes Pigments mixed with fillers leading to a slightly chalky feel.Supports layering, lifting, spreading and other watercolor techniques.High pigment concentration resulting in vibrant washes.Quality: Professional or Student Grade Paints? Specifically, in avoiding muddy colors and fading paintings. Now, I know what I’m doing when I buy paints and I’ve found it works wonders for improving my art. While it is fun to ‘gamble’ a bit in the art store – this is not the best way to pick paints! Over the years, I’ve read books and talked to artists to understand my art supplies a little better. I’ve picked up watercolor paints for such reasons in the past… My favorite Instagrammer swears by this brand.
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