Watercolor is dance.
Water leads.
Color to follow.
Consistency: "Tea, milk or honey?"
Tea: More water → transparent, delicate, flowing
Milk: Less water → stronger, more controlled
Honey: Very little water → opaque, almost like gouache
You need moisture for gradients.
For details, you need a steady hand on the brush.
How much water is correct?
• For large backgrounds: tea-like mixture
• For motifs: milky mixture
• For highlights/final details: a little honey
And always try:
Every paper reacts differently.
Tools that help
• Watercolor brushes (round, elastic, high memory)
• Kitchen paper (a lifesaver when mistakes happen 💪)
• Water glass (keep clean! Only clear colors stay beautiful.)
🧡 It's not about perfection
Water paints too.
That's the magic.
And what if a drop runs off?
Then life jumps into the picture.
📎 Suitable products to try: