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How is watercolor made? How is it applied? What makes watercolor unique?

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Watercolor paint is made by mixing finely ground pigments with a water-soluble binder (usually gum arabic) and small additives like glycerin to control flow and gloss. It is applied with brushes onto absorbent, sized paper, using water to dilute the pigment and techniques such as washes, wet-on-wet blending, and layering to build color and texture. What makes watercolor unique is its transparency and luminosity — the white of the paper reflects light through the pigment layers, giving a glowing effect. Its fluid, often unpredictable behavior and quick drying require planning and quick decisions, producing delicate, spontaneous effects not easily achieved with opaque paints.