Watercolors are fun to work with, provided you know a few fundamentals about this medium. So, before you start painting, read the following things which any beginner watercolorist must know.
Do not draw on regular paper: Get thicker paper intended for watercolors. 100% cotton paper at least 200 gsm thick is the most suitable for watercolor art.
Get the right brand of watercolors: Always consider quality over quantity. Do not buy cheap student quality watercolor if you are serious about watercolor art.
Swatch your watercolors: Printed color swatches are deceiving. Make swatches of your color palette to ensure that you are using the right shade.
Keep the pencil sketches light: You can also erase the linework using a kneadable eraser so that lines won’t show through the painting.
Keep brighter areas unpainted: You can also use masking fluid to protect the whites.
To make your painting perfect, plan your painting well, and build darker values with each layer of paint. Allow each layer to dry properly before painting the next layer. Replace the water frequently so that your brushes remain clean every time you switch colors.
Grab that drawing pad and color palette now, and unleash your creativity.
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