primary and secondary colors
These three colors cannot be made by mixing other colors.
red blue and yellow
This happens when you mix complementary colors together.
make a brownish color
This watercolor technique involves applying paint to wet paper, creating soft edges.
wet on wet
This term describes colors that are next to each other on the color wheel
analogous
A small test sample of a color before using it in a painting is called a ____.
swatch
mixing red and yellow make this secondary color
orange
this is what you get when you mix a color with white
tint
The term for applying a thin, transparent layer of color over a dried layer of paint.
glazing
A split-complementary color scheme includes this many colors.
three
Watercolor paint is unique because it is activated with ____
water
when you mix blue and yellow you get this color
green
If you want to darken a color in watercolor painting, you can mix it with this instead of black for a richer effect.
its complementary color
This technique involves using a dry brush with minimal water for a rough texture effect.
dry brush
This blue pigment is known for being highly transparent and staining
phthalo blue
The best type of paper for watercolor painting is made from this material.
cotton
this secondary color is made by mixing red and blue
purple
This term describes a seamless transition between two colors
gradient
When you use a tissue or sponge to remove wet paint, this technique is called ____
lifting
A shade is created by adding this color to a base color
black
This term describes the way a pigment settles into the texture of watercolor paper, creating a speckled effect.
granulation