Reply To: Characteristics of Watercolor

[Katie Jones]

Watercolor paints basically consist of two main components: pigment and a binding medium.

There are 4 basic characteristics of watercolor:

1. Transparency and opacity

2. Staining and non-staining paints

3. Granulating quality

4. Fugitive and non-fugitive paints

Watercolor puts the fun and freedom in the abstract art. With the help of watercolor paints, you can also create famous abstract paintings.