Watercolor Painting For Dummies
Chapter One
Watercolor Is Wonderful!
In This Chapter
* Grasping the basics of watercolor
* Separating the myths and truths about watercolor
* Examining the basic art elements
* Dropping into your first project
All paint begins with pigments. To do watercolor painting, you take those
pigments, add water, and use a brush to apply the paint to paper. It's as
simple as that.
And, painting is a good thing. Your blood pressure goes down, your brain is
stimulated, your mind is active, and your body is challenged. It's up to you to
express your artistic calling. When you do so, you benefit in big ways.
REMEMBER
Two of the most important things to keep in mind as you become a watercolorist
are to breathe and to have fun. Breathe? Yes, when you concentrate
so hard and focus like you will while painting, you hold your breath. Breathe!
And have fun. Art tends to be stuffy, pretentious, and cerebral. Forget the art
snobs for now. Have fun by enjoying the colors, how they interact, and the
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