Introduction to Watercolor Painting: Understanding Colors and Pigments

This video tutorial introduces a comprehensive watercolor course, covering the basics of watercolors, their properties, and differences between brands. It explains the components of watercolors, such as pigments and binders, and discusses the characteristics that make watercolors unique compared to other mediums. The tutorial also guides viewers on how to read watercolor labels to understand quality indicators like lightfastness and transparency. Additionally, it covers the different forms watercolors come in, such as tubes and pans, and concludes with a preview of the next class on split primaries.

What is the significance of transparency in watercolor paints?

How does the pigment number affect the performance of watercolor paint?

What factors should you consider when buying watercolor paint?

List the different forms in which watercolors are available.