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Wet on Dry Watercolor Technique for Beginners
Andalee Hyatt Andalee Hyatt

Wet on Dry Watercolor Technique for Beginners

Wet on Dry watercolor painting technique involves applying wet paint and water onto dry paper — at least that’s what Google will tell you. It’s achieved by mixing paint and water on a palette, then applying it to a grade of paper you prefer. Knowing how much water you should apply to your dry paper is the key to success with watercolors.

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Watercolor Wet in Wet Technique for Beginners
Andalee Hyatt Andalee Hyatt

Watercolor Wet in Wet Technique for Beginners

The Wet in Wet watercolor technique allows artists to explore the freeness in watercolor painting and the unpredictability of using water as an artistic medium. The technique involves wetting the paper using a brush or paper towel and then applying color into the wet areas of the paper. This creates a smooth texture depending on how much water is applied. You can achieve beautiful “washes” by applying water and moving color across the paper. A flat wash is achieved with a flat brush and water. Artists use this technique often with landscapes.

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