Beginning in Art

Watercolor Paint

Watercolor Cakes

Watercolor paint usually either comes in tubes or cakes. You probably associate watercolor paint more with the cakes. Watercolor cakes are hard “cakes” of paint put together in a palette. You probably remember using them in elementary school.

In order to activate the paint color you simply get your brush wet and add a few drops to the paint. You can use a palette such as the John Pike Watercolor Palette plastic palette to add some water first and then mix in the color to modify the deepness of the hue. By using a palette that is segmented, you don’t have to worry about your colors mixing.

Watercolor cakes are great for any level of watercolor artist. It is dependent on your own preferences. Unless you just want to experiment for fun, don’t pick up a cheap tray of watercolor paint meant for kids painting. You should get quality paint such as Grumbacher.

Grumbacher Deluxe Transparent Watercolor Sets set of 12 Sets contain select transparent watercolors in snap-out pans and one red sable round brush, all contained in a handy plastic box for travel or studio use. The lid opens to become a mixing tray. Each set also includes a watercolor brush.Set of 12 pans contains carmine, violet, ultramarine, Prussian blue, yellow, vermilion, blue green, yellow green, yellow ochre, burnt sienna, raw umber, and lamp black.Set of 24 pans contains carmine, violet, ultramarine, Prussian blue, yellow, vermilion, blue green, yellow green, yellow ochre, burnt sienna, raw umber, lamp black, lemon, Indian yellow, Indian red, orange, permanent red, cobalt blue, turquoise blue, French green, green oxide of chromium, van dyke brown, flesh, and Payne’s gray.

Watercolor Tubes

Similar to oil and acrylic paint, watercolor is also available in tubes. One problem with tubes of paint is that you can be tempted to use it just like acrylic or oil paint. It is not to be used as a thick paint, but you must mix it with varying amounts of water. As long as you can do that, tubes of watercolor paint will work great for you.

Use the tubes with your palette and mix the paint with water just as previously mention. Be careful not to squeeze out too much and waste your paint. It is a little harder to decide and control how much you use and need when it’s a thick paint instead of a hard cake.

As a beginner, you should start with this great introductory set. You can get a set of six or twelve and begin painting your watercolor pieces.

Winsor & Newton Cotman Watercolor Introductory Set set of 6 Cotman watercolors are specially developed for the artist who requires quality watercolors at a uniform and economical price. Cotman watercolors have good transparency and possess excellent tinting strength and working properties. Cotman watercolors come in sets of six and 12 tubes of 7.5 ml. Each set includes a color chart and Watercolor Tips & Techniques leaflet. Set of six includes Cadmium Yellow Hue, Cadmium Red Pale Hue, Ultramarine, Viridian Hue, Burnt Umber and Ivory Black. Set of 12 includes Cadmium Yellow Hue, Cadmium Red Pale Hue, Alizarin Crimson Hue, Ultramarine, Cerulean Blue Hue, Prussian Blue, Viridian Hue, Yellow Ochre, Burnt Sienna, Burnt Umber, Ivory Black and Chinese White.

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