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The powder-watercolor paints used in the watercolor paintings on this site are most commonly used in the garment industry. They are commonly used by artisans for the purpose of dying, painting & batiking fabrics. The application of this paint onto primed and unprimed canvas & watercolor papers as found on this site are original. In contrast to watercolors in a tube or tray these paints are sold as a finely ground, dry, crystal-like powder. When the powder is mixed with clear water, the powder transforms into a vibrant watercolor. The amount of water that is added effects the vibrancy, viscosity & texture of the paint. Therefore, depending upon how much water is mixed with the powder, the paint can be a pure fluid or a thick paste. The power is very brilliant in color intensity; whether the paint is made into a fluid or paste outstanding color intensity can be achieved. The following painting, Stained Glass Zoo, is an example of a watercolor painting done through the fluid form:
The following painting, Tree in a Storm, is an example of a watercolor painting which uses paint in the paste-like form:
Tip: If relatively little powder is mixed with a lot of water, then the color intensity is decreased and becomes more pastel-like. Another option & variation for making paint from this powder is to add dye thickener to the fluid state. The thickened fluid is smooth, acrylic-like viscosity & brilliant in color. The following, watercolor, Eureka, is an example of a painting that primarily uses a the thickened paint form.
This watercolor painting, "Eureka", is painted on primed canvas. Unlike typical watercolors, watercolor dyes adhere to canvas. In this painting a thickener was added to a liquid solution, which changed the liquid into a thick, acrilic-like, paint. Seven Reasons Why I Enjoy the Powder Watercolor Paints 1. The simple action of water is very pleasing to me. 2. The interaction of the powder and water creates a spontaneous dance that is fascinating and beautiful to me. The instant the powder touches the water the tiny powder crystals burst into color and move within the water like a dancer bursts and moves upon a stage. 3. The color intensity is brilliant; yet the intensity can be decreased simply by adding more water or less dye, if preferred. 4. The paint is delicate enough to beautify the finest fabrics and best papers; and strong enough to adhere to primed canvases. 5. The powder can be transformed into a range of textures - from the thinnest watercolor to a thick, acrylic-like quality. 6. Both, the powder & liquefied paint, mixes with any water-paint; plus, the powder alone can be added to any acrylic or oil based paint in order to effect the color and/or texture. 7. The paint is non-toxic ( though it's NOT meant for ingesting) and can be used safely by children and adults, in a studio or outdoors. (The paint will stain any natural material.) If you have more questions about the paint or anything else, feel free to email the artist.
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