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As an aspiring abstract watercolor painting artist, there are a number of tips and techniques that can help you get started. This kind of art can be massively satisfying for artists, but it can also present its challenges. For more satisfying results, follow some of the tips below and mix them with your own experimentation and exploration of style.

Watercolors are a simple kind of paint to use since there is not too much technicality attached to mixing the colors or applying them. In order to prepare the liquid, all you need to do is to add a little water to the palette. While the technical aspect is simple, there is a great deal of skill to using them effectively on the canvas.

Once you have played around with how to mix the watercolors, it is time to put brush to paper. It often catches beginners by surprise to realize that this kind of paint always dries much lighter than it appears at first. Over time you will come to have a sense of what shade the wet color will dry to.

In addition to being lighter than you might expect, this style remains translucent. This can be challenging for the artist because if you make an error, it is difficult to hide it. When you are working with acrylics or oils, you can simply go over the top of the mistake. If you do make an error using this medium, you will have to be careful. You can sometimes apply more over the top, but it may not work satisfactorily; trial and error is required.

In order to minimize the chances of errors occurring on the canvas, it is a good idea to make a sketch of it first. In doing so, this will also help you to compose the piece carefully, placing the focus of the piece in a substantial way. Many artists find that this is an excellent way to reduce mistakes and increase satisfaction and successful results.

It is generally a good idea not to mix too many colors into the picture. This is especially true when you are new to this medium since mixing colors can be a challenge when using watercolors. As you get more accustomed to the manner in which they blend you may be able to introduce more than three to a painting. Generally, at least for new artists. More than three colors can make the canvas look muddy.

The quality of your materials is very important when you are experimenting with this style. You can economize on paper or paints, but high quality brushes are essential. Cheaper bristles will often come loose as you paint and stick to the paper. This can be very frustrating as it can ruin a picture.

Abstract watercolor painting is an excellent place to begin your exploration of this style of art. Through trial and error and experimentation, you can come up with some excellent results and begin to understand the subtleties of using this kind of medium. Be creative, use your imagination and you will begin to develop some good work and your own particular style.