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Watercolors

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Watercolor is a magical and simultaneously very challenging medium.

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There are many different watercolor techniques but no matter what style or approach, I consider simplification, spontaneous marks and textures as important as the traditional rules of colors, shapes and values.

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In my view, the best watercolor paintings are the ones where there is a fine balance between making it happen and letting it happen.

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Many beginners are scared of the lack of control they have with watercolor, but this is exactly where the magic and the fun of it lies.

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It flows—and water is the carrier for the paint pigments. To figure out how much water to use is one of the most important things to learn.