Applying wet paint to dry paper provides the control needed for crisp edges and defined shapes.
Using 300 GSM watercolor paper is standard to prevent buckling, and many artists tape their paper to a board to keep it flat [14]. Introduction to Watercolor
Every watercolor story requires a few foundational elements to begin [2, 3]: Applying wet paint to dry paper provides the
Applying wet paint to a wet surface allows colors to bleed and disperse, creating soft, ethereal effects. Introduction to Watercolor
Artists choose between pan palettes (pre-filled dry cakes) or tube pigments (liquid paint that can be used to customize personal palettes) [2, 3].