Paint It: The Art of Acrylics, Oils, Pastels, and Watercolors
By Mari Bolte and Dawn Ice
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Mari Bolte
Mari Bolte is the author and editor of hundreds of children’s books. Every book is her favorite book as long as the readers learned something and enjoyed themselves!
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Paint It - Mari Bolte
IN YOUR ART BOX
Along with crayons and markers, watercolors are some of the first art mediums young artists choose. Watercolors are easy and inviting to use. They can convey the artist’s feelings with the flick of a brush. Express your thoughts with just a drop or two of water.
images/img-8-1.pngPaints and Pigments
All paints are made up of a pigment and a binder. Pigments are dry, colored powders. They can be natural or artificial. They can come from plants, animals, the earth, or a lab. Pigment is what colors all painting mediums. The only difference between paint mediums is the binder that is used.
Binders are adhesive liquids that hold pigment. Pigment reacts differently depending on the binder that is used. This is why one color of oil paint looks different than the same color of watercolor paint.
images/img-8-2.pngimages/img-9-1.pngWATERCOLOR PAINTS
From the earliest times, artists painted with watercolors. Primitive artists mixed natural pigments with water or binders like animal fat to decorate personal items or draw the things around them. Today artists use vivid blends of color to paint the world in watercolor.
Watercolors are made with pigments mixed with a binder called gum Arabic. Gum Arabic can be thinned with water. Because of this, watercolors dry quickly and are easy to clean up.
Watercolors are sold in pans or in tubes. Pan watercolors are sold as dry cakes. Tubes hold thick, pastelike paint. Both pan and tube watercolors need to be thinned with water before use. The projects in this book were created with both pan and tube watercolors.
The best kinds of watercolor paints are professional grades. Student grade watercolors are more affordable. However, the quality and consistency are not as reliable.
images/img-9-2.pngSome pigments, such as cadmium and cobalt, are toxic. Be careful when working with these pigments. Keep paint away from the mouth and eyes, avoid skin contact whenever possible, and make sure your work space is well ventilated.
PAPERS
Watercolor paper is the most common painting surface. This special paper is designed to absorb water evenly and slowly. It comes in different textures, from smooth, fine-textured paper to bumpy handmade pieces. It should be made of 100 percent cotton or linen. Fine- or medium-textured paper is best for beginners.
Watercolor paper also comes in a variety of weights, from 72 pounds to 300 pounds (150 to 638 grams per square meter.) Thinner paper is less expensive, but also more likely to wrinkle. Many artists stretch their watercolor paper if they are using thinner weights, to prevent wrinkling.
Other commonly used surfaces for watercolors include rice paper, pre-stretched panels, parchment paper, and thin fabrics.
COLOR PALETTE
Watercolor paints come in many premixed colors. However, most artists start with a base palette of between eight and 12 main colors. Below is a list containing some of the more common colors:
Do not store brushes upright. Water can seep into the bristles, causing them to spread. Water will also damage the handles.
images/img-10-1.pngFrench Ultra Blue, Permanent Purple, Cadmium Yellow, Veridiun, Winsor Blue, Winsor Green, Yellow Ochre, Paynes Gray, Brown Madder Alizarin, French Ultramarine, Cadmium Red, Lamp Black, Burnt Sienna, Prussian Blue, Raw Sienna, Indian Red, Alizarin Crimson
BRUSHES
There are many brushes you can use for watercolor painting. They come in a variety of shapes and materials. Natural fibers are the best. The very best brushes are made of 100 percent Russian kolinsky sable hair. Buy the best brushes you can afford, even if you’re just starting out. Natural brushes can be expensive. However, a set of quality brushes can last for many years if cared for properly.
Brushes should be cleaned after every painting session. Always handle brushes gently, and always lay them flat.
Different bristles serve different purposes. Flat brushes can make wide strokes or fine edges. Round-tip brushes can be used for almost everything, from bold washes to light detail. Wide or narrow brushes can paint thick or thin lines. Try a variety of brushes to find out which you like best.
Washing Brushes
Rinse brushes well in lukewarm water. Use a mild soap to lather the brush. Then swirl the bristles on your palm. Rinse, and repeat lathering until no color remains. Wipe gently with a clean rag and let the brushes dry. Store your brushes in a covered drawer or box to keep them clean. Keep brushes with mothballs to prevent moths and other insects from eating your brush bristles.
images/img-11-1.pngSome powerful pigments may stain your brushes. This is OK—just make sure to get all the binder off your brush.
Dot Flower Bouquet
Get friendly with watercolor! Test the waters by practicing wet-onto-wet and wet-onto-dry techniques. Then create a bouquet pretty enough to give.
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Lay paper flat and tape down. Brush paper with water until it no longer absorbs water.
Use a round tip brush to apply thinned