watercolour
Definition
Noun:
- A type of paint: A water-based paint where the pigments are soluble in water, creating a translucent effect when applied.
- A painting: An artwork created using watercolour paints.
- An artistic technique: The art or method of painting with these water-soluble paints.
Verb:
- To paint using watercolours: The act of creating a picture or design with watercolour paints.
Usage Examples
Noun (Paint):
- She prefers the delicate hues of watercolour to the opacity of oils.
- The artist's kit contained a set of high-quality watercolour pans.
Noun (Painting):
- The gallery featured a beautiful watercolour of the English countryside.
- He sold his first watercolour at the student exhibition.
Noun (Technique):
- She studied watercolour under a famous master.
- Watercolour requires a good understanding of how pigments flow on wet paper.
Verb:
- He likes to watercolour outdoors, capturing scenes directly from nature.
- I will watercolour this sketch to bring it to life.
Advanced Usage
"In watercolour": Describes something executed using this medium.
- The portrait was done in watercolour, giving it a soft, ethereal quality.
"Watercolour on paper": A standard description for the medium and support of an artwork.
- The auction listed a rare watercolour on paper by J.M.W. Turner.
Variants and Related Words
- Watercolor: The American English spelling of watercolour.
- Watercolourist (n): An artist who specializes in painting with watercolours.
- The watercolourist held a workshop on landscape techniques.
Synonyms
- Aquarelle: A term, often used in a fine art context, synonymous with watercolour painting.
- Wash: Refers to a broad, thin layer of diluted watercolour paint.
Related Phrases
- Watercolour paper: A specific type of thick, textured paper designed for use with watercolour paints.
- Watercolour set: A collection of dry or moist watercolour paints in a portable case.
Noun
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the art or technique of painting with watercolors
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a painting produced with watercolors
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a water-base paint (with water-soluble pigments); used by artists
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water-soluble pigment
Verb
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paint with watercolors
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