 Watercolor painting is probably the most convenient of all the painting mediums. All you really need to get started is a box of paint, a few brushes, water and some paper. There are no toxic solvents or mediums to be concerned about and your brushes can be cleaned with a little soap and water. This convenience makes watercolor one of the most economical painting mediums as well. This article will provide an introduction to the more popular supplies that a beginner should consider investing in. |
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For well over two centuries watercolor painting has been an important element within the development of British Art, but only recently has it been given the status that it deserves. In recent years it has become appreciated by a much wider audience resulting in higher saleroom prices, not only for eighteenth and nineteenth century masters but for modern masters. |
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Oil paints are made basically by mixing cold-pressed Linsed oil with pigment or color until a smooth buttery paint is produced. When the oil paint is used and applied to a surface the oil oxidizes or absorbs air and then forms a solid film that binds the pigment to the surface of the painting.