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Tools & Materials

One of the most wonderful aspects of watercolor is the variety of tools and materials available. However, at the end of the day, all you really need are paint, water, and a brush, along with some watercolor paper. Let’s discuss a few of the essentials to see which ones are right for you.

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Watercolors primarily come in two types: tubes and pans. However, there is a wide variety of other formats, including watercolor pencils, sticks, and concentrated liquids. The common thread is that they are all water-soluble ...

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