Watercolor techniques every artist should know
Wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, glazing, lifting and dry brush explained simply.
How to paint
Wet-on-wet means painting into damp paper for soft blooms; wet-on-dry gives crisp edges.
Glazing builds transparent layers once each dries. Lifting removes pigment with a damp brush or tissue to create highlights.
Use 300 gsm (140 lb) cotton paper so it doesn't buckle, and plan your whites in advance — watercolor rarely covers back over dark areas.