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Texture in watercolour

exture in watercolour painting is a complex subject as it depends on many things. The properties of certain pigments, the surface of the paper, specific watercolour techniques, and the use of other materials, for example, can all affect texture. Yet texture adds interest to watercolours and can also be used to bring the viewer’s attention to the focal point by making it more textural and therefore also more detailed. Here I will show you how to create different textures as well as how to avoid unwanted

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