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Watercolors

The history of watercolors dates back a long time ago in the country of France. French artists first used pigments that were suspended in a water soluble material for painting on paper. But paper is not the only material for watercolor painting.

Watercolors can also be used on canvas, wood, leather, fabrics and some types of plastics. Watercolor painting on different mediums is popular on the continent of Asia, especially in Japan. Japanese artists use watercolor paint for self expression and to create beautiful pieces of art.

Watercolors are often the first paints that children use with a brush. Not only are most watercolors paints washable, they are also easy to manipulate. A little extra water creates a lighter color, while less water creates a darker color.

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