Beginner’s Guide to The World of Watercolor

Beginner's Guide to

The World of

Watercolor

Created exclusively for Craftsy by Antonella Avogadro

TABLE OF CONTENTS

03 Meet the Expert 04 Types of Watercolor Paper for Perfect Paintings 09 Basic Watercolor Palette Colors 13 Color Transparency 16 Color Value 20 Color Temperature 25 Color Intensity

ANTONELLA AVOGADRO Antonella is a fashion designer and freelance illustrator, with a soft spot for art history. She spends her days juggling her three passions: drawing, sewing and drafting patterns, while sharing her creations on her blog Stardust Soul (stardustsoul.).

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2 TYPES OF WATERCOLOR PAPER

for Perfect Paintings

No matter what kind of painting suits your fancy, painting with watercolors is an enriching and fun experience. With this medium you never really know what the outcome will be, and it allows mistakes to become "happy accidents." You can achieve very unexpected paintings by letting the water and colors speak to you and guide you through the painting. But, in the case of watercolors, using the right (or wrong) type of watercolor paper can truly make or break a painting.

Because watercolors are so easily affected by the canvas they are painted on, it is very useful to know the types of paper available and which one will best fit your needs. The type of watercolor paper you use will influence the final style of the painting, and it can also determine its longevity. Here's a quick rundown of the main types of watercolor paper, based on texture and weight, plus some extra tips!

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Watercolor Paper: Texture

The three main types of paper vary depending on the roller used to press it during production. Let's take a look at what determines the texture.

HOT-PRESSED PAPER This type of paper is pressed using metal rollers, which create a smooth surface and an even texture. Hot-pressed paper is great for mixed media work. When combining watercolor with other media, even ink and graphite will glide smoothly over its surface. Hot-pressed paper will also allow you to create a lot of detail. It offers a sleek finish. Plus, the smoothness of the paper is great for creating subtle color gradients, which is very useful when painting things like flowers, skies, skin and clothes.

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