Watercolurs make me frustrated!

~ColouredArt Aug 4, 2012 Hobbyist Digital Artist

I'm a bit frustrated. I recently got watercolours and I really like working with them. But one thing I didn't know is that they loose their shine/gloss when dry. So to make it up a bit I had to do more layers. That kind of confuses me since watercolours are supposed to show a bit paper? Or is it ok to work with many layers, more like acrylics? They are very thin in their coverege. But now I have to put on a lot of layers to give them depth/colour. Am I doing something wrong? And is it something more I should know about watercolours

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~Isapartehgurl Aug 10, 2012

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~ColouredArt Aug 11, 2012 Hobbyist Digital Artist

hi! welcome to Deviantart

~violinist2424 Aug 10, 2012 Hobbyist Traditional Artist

Just slap the paint down and make it really bright and saturated and happy.

And don't forget to use the itty bitty brushes because watercolor is really easy for detailing.

But yes, they are supposed to be somewhat transparent, but don't let them completely fade away. I see so many sad, pale, soul-less watercolor paintings and they make me sad...

~ReniMilchstrasse Aug 8, 2012 Traditional Artist

Use them however you want. I tend to be very heavy handed with watercolors and I prefer them bold and less transparent.

~violinist2424 Aug 10, 2012 Hobbyist Traditional Artist

Hehe same. I like bold, bright, saturated colors.

*PaperandDust Aug 8, 2012 Student Traditional Artist

LAYER THAT CRAP!

*Kuiji Aug 8, 2012 Hobbyist General Artist

This is best comment. XD

*PaperandDust Aug 8, 2012 Student Traditional Artist

My thanks.

But in all honesty, it's what you do. Even to lighten it, you rub in whites. LAYERS.

*Kuiji Aug 9, 2012 Hobbyist General Artist

I'll remember that when I practice watercolors XD
(Also I watch you. Thank you for lots of inspiration! ^^)

*cabepfir Aug 6, 2012 Professional Traditional Artist

Yes, you can add multiple layers of colour while working with watercolours, and the fact that they don't stay as glossy as they look when wet is completely normal (although it may depend on the kind of colours/paper you're using). I'd suggest you to visit a group like

for tutorials, tips and the like.
Good luck! Don't give up on watercolours, they're a beautiful medium!

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