They are student grade watercolor, but not cheap like the crayola or dollar store watercolor. Great for beginners, and a good value for the price.
Info on toxicity of watercolor paint: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002748.htm Koi watercolors are certified non-toxic: http://www.sakuraofamerica.com/Watercolors-Supplies Reeves watercolor tubes are also non-toxic (sold at Joann's Fabric Store): http://www.joann.com/reeves-watercolor-complete-set/xprd222770/
Reconstituting dried out watercolor paints is often somewhat difficult. Most artists recommend trying to add a small amount of water to the paint to reconstitute.
Latex or emulsion.
"GOUACHE", paints, (pronounced 'g-wash') are water soluble paints in the watercolor family. Unlike traditional watercolor paint, which is translucent, gouache is an opaque medium, with a matte finish as opposed to a lustre. It can be mixed with traditional watercolor, and painted OVER watercolor, for interesting effect.
When painting with watercolor, acrylic or oil paints, if using a 'brush' it is called a Paintbrush. A paintbrush is either comprised of natural fibers or synthetic.
Info on toxicity of watercolor paint: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002748.htm Koi watercolors are certified non-toxic: http://www.sakuraofamerica.com/Watercolors-Supplies Reeves watercolor tubes are also non-toxic (sold at Joann's Fabric Store): http://www.joann.com/reeves-watercolor-complete-set/xprd222770/
Acrylic paints are a good starter medium.
Reconstituting dried out watercolor paints is often somewhat difficult. Most artists recommend trying to add a small amount of water to the paint to reconstitute.
Cheap watercolor paints can be found almost anywhere. If a department store has a craft section, you will most likely be able to find them there. Similarily, watercolors can often be found very cheaply at a dollar store, or the like. If higher quality watercolor paints are what you are after, you should probably research and find a local art store that specializes in selling professional supplies for painting and drawing. Craft-specific stores will also often carry watercolor paints.
watercolor, pastels, acrylic, paints, pencil crayons, and more!!
Latex or emulsion.
Gouache
"GOUACHE", paints, (pronounced 'g-wash') are water soluble paints in the watercolor family. Unlike traditional watercolor paint, which is translucent, gouache is an opaque medium, with a matte finish as opposed to a lustre. It can be mixed with traditional watercolor, and painted OVER watercolor, for interesting effect.
When painting with watercolor, acrylic or oil paints, if using a 'brush' it is called a Paintbrush. A paintbrush is either comprised of natural fibers or synthetic.
Watercolor paints only work on paper because the paper is able to obsorb the water and grasp the color. The paint will easily peel off even for decorative porposes. Even if watercolor would stick, it is very thin paint and would barely be able to be seen.
From the 1920s she did. Before this she used watercolor.
No, oil paints will always dry slower than water based paints.