Water-colour for Dummies

Hey there! Let's talk about the word "water-colour." Now, I know sometimes words can be tricky, but I'm here to make sure you understand it really well. So, imagine you have a paintbrush and a little container of water. When you dip your brush into the water and then into some paint, you create a special kind of artwork that we call water-colour!

Now you might be wondering, why is it called water-colour? Well, that's because this type of painting uses water as its main ingredient. Instead of using thick and heavy paint, water-colour paintings are made by mixing pigments (that's the fancy word for colors) with water.

So, when the water and pigments come together, they create this beautiful transparency. It's like magic! The paint spreads smoothly on the paper, giving a soft and delicate look to the artwork. Imagine how calming and serene it would be to paint with water-colours, right?

Now, the word "water-colour" can actually mean two things. First, it refers to the type of painting I just described, where we use water to mix the pigments. But wait, there's more! "Water-colour" can also be used to describe the paint itself. You see, the paints we use for water-colouring are called water-colours.

Water-colour paints are different from other types of paints because they have a lighter consistency. They are not thick like oils or acrylics. Instead, they have more water in them, which makes them easier to blend and create those soft and dreamy effects in paintings.

So, in a nutshell, "water-colour" can refer to the technique of painting with water and pigments, or the type of paint itself that has a watery consistency. It's all about creating beautiful and delicate artwork with the help of water. Remember, just like magic with a brush and water!