ABSTRACT
Watercolor paints come in both transparent and opaque varieties. Transparent watercolors allow light to shine through the pigment, whereas opaque watercolors reflect light entirely off the pigment. Round brushes are the most versatile and widely used shape for watercolor painting. Synthetic bristle brushes tend to retain their shape better than natural bristle brushes and are more economical. Painting skin can be intimidating because it requires a nuanced understanding of undertones. The key to a successful painting of black costumes is a judicious use of highlight and shadow to reveal the structure of the garment. Retaining the highlights throughout the painting is critical, as is placing the deepest shadows, with great precision, in the final stages of the process. An excellent sketch is the foundation of an excellent watercolor rendering. A simple wash is the foundation technique in watercolor rendering.
