Whether you’re still learning to paint or have already mastered acrylic and oil paints, watercolour paints are a great material to experiment with. Created with a process that mixes finely ground pigments with acacia gum and distilled water, watercolour paints can be thinned out to your liking with the addition of extra water. As the paint dries, the water evaporates, leaving the pigment in place. Available in tubes or dried cakes, watercolours can be used to create subtle washes of colour, create detailed works of art or to add an extra dimension to your mixed media projects.
Unlike other types of paint, watercolour paints typically aren’t used with traditional canvases. Instead, many artists choose to use specialised watercolour paper which has been designed to handle the paint’s higher water content without unwanted warping or buckling. Although watercolour paper is the material of choice for many, half the fun of using watercolour paints is experimenting with different materials to see what effects you can create. Enjoy the freedom to experiment with dabber brushes, traditional watercolour paint brushes and other application methods.
Explore the great range of quality watercolour paints available at Riot Art & Craft. Choose from top brands such as Eraldo di Paolo, The Paper Mill and more. Pick up a new tube of the colours you reach for most or ready yourself for your next great artwork with a new watercolour paint set. With plenty of great colours and watercolour paint palettes to choose from, as well as specialised brushes and paper, you’ll find everything you need online or instore at your local Riot Art & Craft store.
