Watercolor Techniques '25

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What are watercolors?

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Colors made by water

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What happens to the transparency of watercolor when a small amount of pigment is used?

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It becomes more transparent

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Fill in the blank: A larger amount of pigment in watercolor creates a ______ transparency.

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lower

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In watercolor painting, the technique where you apply paint to a wet surface is called ______.

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Wet-on-wet

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What is a Flat Wash in painting?

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A smooth, even layer of paint

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To achieve a flat wash, the correct ratio of pigment to water and ______ brush strokes are required.

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even

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What is a Graded Wash in painting?

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A technique where paint transitions from light to dark

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A Graded Wash is achieved by gradually adding ______ to your ratio.

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water

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What is the 'Wet on Wet' painting technique?

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Applying wet paint to a wet surface

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What is the 'Wet on Dry' technique in painting?

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Applying wet paint on a dry surface