Watercolor painting can be considered one of the most primitive types of painting; they are fun, they are cost-effective and give a lot of possibilities for creative self-expression. Watercolors are water-based and non-toxic, hence making it an ideal tool to teach painting to children. So, if you’re just a beginner or want to get your creative juices flowing, watercolor paintings are a great start!

Artists set out their groundwork for big projects usually by using watercolors as their blueprint or outline.

Watercolors usually are mixed with water and the white ground (paper) underneath shines through the painting. The paper plays an important role in making watercolor paintings because the paper will determine the quality of your painting through its content, weight, texture and production.

The merits of watercolor lie in its application and usage, in its transparency, in the vividness of shades and its effectiveness of cost. Conclusively, watercolor painting is the most wonderful form of art to begin with. Lay out your imagination on a paper, use shades to bring life to your expression, and you can create art worth preserving.