VisualArtsDNA Thesaurus

G owl:DatatypeProperty owl:DatatypeProperty owl:ObjectProperty owl:ObjectProperty owl:Thing owl:Thing skos:Concept skos:Concept the:AcrylicInk the:AcrylicInk the:watercolorTextureTechnique the:watercolorTextureTechnique the:AcrylicInk->the:watercolorTextureTechnique skos:broader 15363812 The application of colored acrylic ink to watercolor causes a separation of the wet area not unlike adding oil to vinegar or water in salad dressing.  The resulting dispersion of colors has a unique appearance. Other media can be used as well including "Brusho," a unique painting medium, a transparent, highly-pigmented watercolour ink. The result of using these watercolor alternatives is a mixed media creation.   the:AcrylicInk->15363812 skos:definition the:Alcohol the:Alcohol the:Alcohol->the:watercolorTextureTechnique skos:broader 1364774498 Paint a watercolor wash over an area of the paper.  Then apply isopropyl alcohol, for instance in drops. The effect is to evacuate significt pigment from the area with alcohol creating a halo of color. the:Alcohol->1364774498 skos:definition the:Assessment the:Assessment the:Interpretation the:Interpretation the:Assessment->the:Interpretation skos:broader 989543405 An artistic assessment usually involves an objective analysis of technical skills, composition, and adherence to specific criteria, often used in educational settings to track progress or judge competency. the:Assessment->989543405 skos:definition the:Bloom the:Bloom the:Bloom->the:watercolorTextureTechnique skos:broader -793279764 Applying fresh water drops to a wet, near dry or dry area of color produces a bloom by lifting paint in a fluid way resulting in organic shapes. the:Bloom->-793279764 skos:definition the:BrushSide the:BrushSide the:BrushSide->the:watercolorTextureTechnique skos:broader -422134222 Collect paint on a brush, then using the side of the brush, rub is across the paper allowing paint to accumulate on the peaks of the uneven surface of the paper. the:BrushSide->-422134222 skos:definition the:Bubbles the:Bubbles the:Bubbles->the:watercolorTextureTechnique skos:broader 236487474 The bubbles are created from a small quantity of dish soap added to water used for a wet wash..  In a small deep dish mix the soap and water. Some paint is then mixed with the water maintaining a very fluid solution. Using a straw, with one end under the soapy water, blow into the straw producing bubbles filling up the dish. Using the straw scrap bubbles now with traces of paint onto the paper.  The resulting texture reiterates the bubble shapes that formed then popped on the paper. the:Bubbles->236487474 skos:definition the:Criticism the:Criticism the:Criticism->the:Interpretation skos:broader -1781306388 Art criticism is the analysis and evaluation of art, including its significance in art history and its communication with the audience the:Criticism->-1781306388 skos:definition the:DavidDavis the:DavidDavis the:artSupplyProvider the:artSupplyProvider the:DavidDavis->the:artSupplyProvider skos:broader -180325061 A bulk pigment retailer. the:DavidDavis->-180325061 skos:definition the:Evaluation the:Evaluation the:Evaluation->the:Interpretation skos:broader -61249180 Evaluation in art is the process of assessing the value, quality, or significance of a work of art. It involves analyzing the work's techniques, elements, and overall impact. Evaluation can help to understand the cultural relevance, effectiveness, and artistic intention of a work.  An artistic evaluation tends to focus on a more subjective judgment of an artwork's overall quality, meaning and impact the:Evaluation->-61249180 skos:definition the:Fabric the:Fabric the:Fabric->the:watercolorTextureTechnique skos:broader 557400097 Apply a fabric like gauze to a water wash (or dry paper) shaping the fabric as needed.  Choose colors and paint over the fabric. Let dry and remove the fabric to reaveal the texture of the fabric in the painted area.  Some colors work well with fabric and some do not. the:Fabric->557400097 skos:definition the:GalleryDescription the:GalleryDescription the:GalleryDescription->the:Interpretation skos:broader -718295629 Technique or style: The technique or style used to create the artwork Subject matter: The subject matter of the artwork Inspiration: What inspired the artist to create the piece Meaning: What the artwork means to the artist Context: The historical background, location, and time of the artwork the:GalleryDescription->-718295629 skos:definition the:GoogleGemini the:GoogleGemini the:InterpretationSource the:InterpretationSource the:GoogleGemini->the:InterpretationSource skos:broader 578521140 The source of the interpretation of the artwork is Google Gemini the:GoogleGemini->578521140 skos:definition the:Granulation the:Granulation the:Granulation->the:watercolorTextureTechnique skos:broader -606917825 Using a granulation medium, apply the medium to a dry or wet area, or mix the medium directly with the paint.  This casues fine-grained accumulation of particles of pigment in the area. the:Granulation->-606917825 skos:definition the:HomemadeWatercolorBinder the:HomemadeWatercolorBinder the:WatercolorMedium the:WatercolorMedium the:HomemadeWatercolorBinder->the:WatercolorMedium skos:broader 2085549790 A gum-arabic based watercolor binding medium. the:HomemadeWatercolorBinder->2085549790 skos:definition the:Influences the:Influences the:Influences->the:Interpretation skos:broader -487750006 Influences can be many and varied. Artists can be influenced by other artists, both past and present. An artist's background, journey, and experiences can shape their work. For example, an artist's early experiences of the visible world can be deeply woven into their subconscious and carry over into their creative process. Also, basic visual factors like symmetry, complexity, contrast, curvature, color, and lines can influence aesthetic experiences. the:Influences->-487750006 skos:definition 12510330 the process of analyzing a work of art and assigning it meaning. the:Interpretation->12510330 skos:definition -1996671054 The source of the interpretation of the artwork the:InterpretationSource->-1996671054 skos:definition the:LCornelissenSon the:LCornelissenSon the:LCornelissenSon->the:artSupplyProvider skos:broader 1395567243 A pigment manufacturer(?) and retailer the:LCornelissenSon->1395567243 skos:definition the:Lifting the:Lifting the:Lifting->the:watercolorTextureTechnique skos:broader -203979818 After the wash is dry, remoisten the area, say by spritzing, then use a papertowel or other means to lift the pigment creating finely detailed and random looking areas of dark and light in the wash. Similarly, in a wet area of paint use a sea sponge to lift paint. the:Lifting->-203979818 skos:definition the:MagicEraser the:MagicEraser the:MagicEraser->the:watercolorTextureTechnique skos:broader 160910846 The magic erase rubbed on a dry area of watercolor paint acts as a very fine sandpaper to lift and trap the paint. One example of the resulting texture is to create a horizon line with deeper color below and lighter color above. the:MagicEraser->160910846 skos:definition the:Opinion the:Opinion the:Opinion->the:Interpretation skos:broader -1016814739 An opinion of a work of art is a personal interpretation or judgment about its aesthetic qualities, meaning, and impact, based on an individual's subjective experience and perspective when viewing the piece; essentially, how someone feels about the artwork and what they think it conveys, which can vary greatly from person to person. the:Opinion->-1016814739 skos:definition the:PaletteKnife the:PaletteKnife the:PaletteKnife->the:watercolorTextureTechnique skos:broader 1928517662 Using thicker paint (like watercolor direct from a tube), apply the paint to the paper with a palette knife. the:PaletteKnife->1928517662 skos:definition the:Parchment the:Parchment the:Parchment->the:watercolorTextureTechnique skos:broader -354076275 Apply paint to an area then, while wet, lay down a piece of parchment paper, pressing to form areas in full contact with the wash and areas not in contact like bubbles in the parchment paper. Experiment with different levels of wetness before applying the parchment.  The texture is in part due to a contrast between areas of full contact and areas not in contact. Alternatives to parchment paper including crumpled plastic cling wrap. the:Parchment->-354076275 skos:definition the:PenNibMask the:PenNibMask the:PenNibMask->the:watercolorTextureTechnique skos:broader 1446943849 A pen nib is used to apply masking fluid to the paper creating sharp edges and fine lines of resistance when the watercolor is applied over the dried mask. the:PenNibMask->1446943849 skos:definition the:PenNibPainting the:PenNibPainting the:PenNibPainting->the:watercolorTextureTechnique skos:broader 2051898374 Dipping a pen nib in watercolor paint then drawing on the paper creates very controlled and potentially very fine lines.  A glass dip pen offers similar results and can hold more paint. the:PenNibPainting->2051898374 skos:definition the:Salt the:Salt the:Salt->the:watercolorTextureTechnique skos:broader 230488613 Salt and rice can be used as desiccants. When added to a wet wash of color, the salt or rice absorbs some pigment from the surrounding wash creating lighter areas in the wash when dry and the salt or rice is brushed off the paper.  The convention is to wait until the sheen disappears from the wash on the paper before adding the salt. the:Salt->230488613 skos:definition the:SaltWater the:SaltWater the:SaltWater->the:watercolorTextureTechnique skos:broader 719544310 Before painting mix table salt with water.  Apply the salt water wash to the paper.  Paint colors into the wash which tend to disburse more due to the presence of the salt.  Experiment with different ratios of salt to water producing varied results. the:SaltWater->719544310 skos:definition the:SchminckeCompany the:SchminckeCompany the:SchminckeCompany->the:artSupplyProvider skos:broader 706409988 A pigment manufacturer the:SchminckeCompany->706409988 skos:definition the:Scraping the:Scraping the:Scraping->the:watercolorTextureTechnique skos:broader 1740918924 In a colored wet wash, use the edge of a small piece of plastic the edge of a knife to scrape away small areas of paint producing an effect like sunlit faces of rocks. the:Scraping->1740918924 skos:definition the:Sennelier the:Sennelier the:Sennelier->the:artSupplyProvider skos:broader the:Sennelier->706409988 skos:definition the:Sponge the:Sponge the:Sponge->the:watercolorTextureTechnique skos:broader 674531980 Painting with a damp sea sponge dipped in watercolor produces a highly varied, rough looking texture on the paper. the:Sponge->674531980 skos:definition the:SwatchBook the:SwatchBook the:paintingTerm the:paintingTerm the:SwatchBook->the:paintingTerm skos:broader 950263365 A book of swatches for all the paint colors in the palette.  The swatch book paper is 140 lb. cold press. the:SwatchBook->950263365 skos:definition the:TechnicalAssessment the:TechnicalAssessment the:TechnicalAssessment->the:Interpretation skos:broader 204197215 A technical assessment of a work of art is an examination of the work's technical execution, materials, and other aspects that can help determine its authenticity, history, and value. the:TechnicalAssessment->204197215 skos:definition the:paintingMaterial the:paintingMaterial the:WatercolorMedium->the:paintingMaterial skos:broader -471690917 Typically a gum-arabic based watercolor binding medium. the:WatercolorMedium->-471690917 skos:definition the:WatercolorPaint the:WatercolorPaint the:paint the:paint the:WatercolorPaint->the:paint skos:broader -1844045274 A paint made from combining gum arabic watercolor medium with a dry pigment color using a muller to create a smooth paste which is stored in a pan and allowed to dry.  The pigment is identified by the label name and brand, and the binder is identified by material. the:WatercolorPaint->-1844045274 skos:definition the:Wyeth the:Wyeth the:Wyeth->the:paintingTerm skos:broader -1594601695 A reference to the Wyeth family. the:Wyeth->-1594601695 skos:definition the:abstract the:abstract the:abstract->the:paintingTerm skos:broader 1429831125 The term "Abstract" is used to describe a painting that is non-representational. i.e the subject matter of the painting is not about the depiction of reality. the:abstract->1429831125 skos:definition the:aerialPerspective the:aerialPerspective the:aerialPerspective->the:paintingTerm skos:broader 727821798 Refers to the effect the atmosphere has on the appearance of an object as viewed from a distance. As the distance between an object and a viewer increases, the contrast between the object and its background decreases, and the contrast of any markings or details within the object also decreases. The colours of the object also become less saturated and shift toward the background colour, which is usually bluish, but may be some other colour under certain conditions (for instance, reddish around sunrise or sunset). the:aerialPerspective->727821798 skos:definition the:algorithmicism the:algorithmicism the:computerArtTerm the:computerArtTerm the:algorithmicism->the:computerArtTerm skos:broader 2014544565 (T)he digital age has ushered in an era of "algorithmicism"--the increasingly steadfast belief that everything in the world, from business processes to financial markets to interpersonal interactions and more, can be analyzed and broken down into discrete model that are representable and manipulable by mathematical/digital processes. the:algorithmicism->2014544565 skos:definition the:analogousColors the:analogousColors the:analogousColors->the:paintingTerm skos:broader 547399803 Analogous colors are colors that are adjacent on the Color Wheel. e.g. blue, blue/green, green. the:analogousColors->547399803 skos:definition the:visualArtTerm the:visualArtTerm the:artSupplyProvider->the:visualArtTerm skos:broader -530834231 A Provider of art supplies either directly or indirectly to the public the:artSupplyProvider->-530834231 skos:definition the:assistedWash the:assistedWash the:wetIntoWetWash the:wetIntoWetWash the:assistedWash->the:wetIntoWetWash skos:broader 527633721 A watercolor wash in the presence of another material intended to affect the behavior of the wash the:assistedWash->527633721 skos:definition the:atomiser the:atomiser the:diffusingPaint the:diffusingPaint the:atomiser->the:diffusingPaint skos:broader -1807075219 The process of spraying a fine mist, similar painting effect to an airbrush or aerosol spray can; sometimes referred to as a diffuser. the:atomiser->-1807075219 skos:definition the:atomiserSprayer the:atomiserSprayer the:watercolorTool the:watercolorTool the:atomiserSprayer->the:watercolorTool skos:broader -1240942311 Manual (mouth operated) paint spraying tool that creates a fine mist and similar painting effect to an airbrush or aerosol spray can; sometimes referred to as a diffuser. the:atomiserSprayer->-1240942311 skos:definition the:backrun the:backrun the:backrun->the:wetIntoWetWash skos:broader 201401284 A back run occurs when painting into a wet area of watercolor with a mix of paint that is more dilute than is currently there. This causes the paint to spread out (Bloom) and often leaves a cauliflower shaped pattern when dry. This is often considered to be undesirable but can also be done intentionally to create a textural effect. the:backrun->201401284 skos:definition the:bambooBrush the:bambooBrush the:bambooBrush->the:watercolorTool skos:broader -703759287 An inexpensive natural haired chinese style brush (Often squirrel hair) that has a bamboo handle and is mainly used to create loose painterly strokes.I love using this brush for natural looking foliage and skiesI love using this brush for natural looking foliage and skies the:bambooBrush->-703759287 skos:definition the:bead the:bead the:wash the:wash the:bead->the:wash skos:broader -708534424 A bead is the line of water that pools at the base of a Wash. Maintaining the bead becomes important when attempting to paint a consistent wash as streaks will occur in the if it dries out too quickly. the:bead->-708534424 skos:definition the:binder the:binder the:binder->the:paintingMaterial skos:broader the:watercolorMaterial the:watercolorMaterial the:binder->the:watercolorMaterial skos:broader -448395576 Binder is a substance that holds watercolor pigment in suspension. The substance used is generally Gum Arabic or synthetic Glycol. the:binder->-448395576 skos:definition the:binder->-448395576 skos:definition the:block the:block the:block->the:watercolorMaterial skos:broader 231790005 Watercolor paper is often sold in a 'Block', which is a number of sheets of paper that are glued around the edges as opposed to loose. This minimizes Cockling and eliminates the need for stretching paper. the:block->231790005 skos:definition the:bloom the:bloom the:watercolorTechnique the:watercolorTechnique the:bloom->the:watercolorTechnique skos:broader 1892404535 See Backrun the:bloom->1892404535 skos:definition the:blottingPapper the:blottingPapper the:blottingPapper->the:watercolorMaterial skos:broader 37254764 Paper type; Blotter paper; a highly absorbent type of paper used to absorb an excess of liquid (such as ink or paint) from the substrate. the:blottingPapper->37254764 skos:definition the:bodyColour the:bodyColour the:bodyColour->the:watercolorMaterial skos:broader -1931759887 Paint type; a slightly confusing term that simply means opaque water-based paint (such as Gouache or Tempera). Opaque colours can be used to add punches of solid colour to transparent watercolours, and opaque white is used to bring highlights back out of muddy or over-saturated areas. the:bodyColour->-1931759887 skos:definition the:brushingPaint the:brushingPaint the:paintingTechnique the:paintingTechnique the:brushingPaint->the:paintingTechnique skos:broader 12373473 The application of paint with a brush. the:brushingPaint->12373473 skos:definition the:buckle the:buckle the:watercolorTerm the:watercolorTerm the:buckle->the:watercolorTerm skos:broader -576972553 wavy, uneven surface once water has been applied; can and should be avoided by stretching the paper prior to painting. (see; stretching)Although some aspects of painting once thought to be negative (such as backruns) can be used to ones advantage, buckling paper is never desired and never considered a happy accident. the:buckle->-576972553 skos:definition the:candleWaxResist the:candleWaxResist the:candleWaxResist->the:assistedWash skos:broader -789932842 Wherever candle wax is applied to the painting surface, no paint will adhere. White areas can be preserved in this way before the painting is started. Unlike white preserved with masking fluid, the area can never be painted over. Washes of underlying color can be preserved in this way too. The various colored marks in the example below were preserved by drawing wax onto a dry wash then applying another wash, waiting until it drys then drawing on more wax marks. the:candleWaxResist->-789932842 skos:definition the:canvas the:canvas the:canvas->the:paintingMaterial skos:broader 929751496 Popularly used by artists as a painting surface, typically stretched across a wooden frame. the:canvas->929751496 skos:definition the:casein the:casein the:casein->the:watercolorMaterial skos:broader -370121786 Casein is a water based painting medium derived from milk. It's properties resemble Gouache. A fast-drying, water-soluble paint derived from milk protein, or casein the:casein->-370121786 skos:definition the:catsTongue the:catsTongue the:catsTongue->the:watercolorTool skos:broader 478668263 Brush type; similar in shape to a Filbert brush, but with a pointed tip. The ideal tool for creating single-stroke flower petals and leaves.To help clarify the definitions of specialty brushes in this glossary, use this visual guide to basic brush shapes as a reference. the:catsTongue->478668263 skos:definition the:cauliflower the:cauliflower the:cauliflower->the:watercolorTerm skos:broader -316219910 (See Backrun) the:cauliflower->-316219910 skos:definition the:charging the:charging the:charging->the:wetIntoWetWash skos:broader -65204547 Is a technique that involves dropping a new wet color into an existing wash allowing them to blend ad create interesting variations of color or tonal value. Mixing two or more colors directly on the paper instead of premixing on a palette the:charging->-65204547 skos:definition the:chroma the:chroma the:chroma->the:paintingTerm skos:broader 1471642520 The brightness or hue of a color. Paint straight from the tube is at maximum chroma. the:chroma->1471642520 skos:definition the:clingWrapWash the:clingWrapWash the:clingWrapWash->the:assistedWash skos:broader 63746886 A simple technique where cling wrap is arranged over a wet wash and left until the wash is thoroughly dry. The results are fairly predictable, but this technique makes interesting rock like textures the:clingWrapWash->63746886 skos:definition the:cockling the:cockling the:cockling->the:watercolorTerm skos:broader 610304820 Cockling, or buckling, occurs when a sheet of watercolor paper is wet. This creates a series of uneven undulations or ridges which can cause problems when trying to paint. Cockling can be minimized by Stretching, using heavier Weight paper such as 140lb/300gsm or above, or by using a watercolor Block. the:cockling->610304820 skos:definition the:coldPressedPaper the:coldPressedPaper the:coldPressedPaper->the:watercolorMaterial skos:broader 1355837930 The most commonly used type of watercolour paper; a heavy weight; absorbent paper featuring a pronounced toothy finish and sized to accept watermedia (see; sizing).Highest quality cold pressed papers may be hand-made and will contain 100% cotton fibres; they're loved for their irregular rough texture and reliable performance and absorbency the:coldPressedPaper->1355837930 skos:definition the:colorWheel the:colorWheel the:paintingTool the:paintingTool the:colorWheel->the:paintingTool skos:broader 1451072126 The color wheel is a visual representation of the colors of the visible spectrum in order of Temperature laid out in the form of a circle. Color wheels can be useful to artists as they show the relationship of colors to each other. Color wheels can be used to develop color schemes. the:colorWheel->1451072126 skos:definition the:complementaryColors the:complementaryColors the:complementaryColors->the:paintingTerm skos:broader 461615109 Complementary colors are directly opposite each other on the color wheel. In other words, they are the colors that are furthest apart from each other in terms of hue and color temperature. e.g Red and Green, or Orange and Blue. Complementary colors contrast with each other when placed side by side. When mixed together they tend to cancel each other out, forming a 'Muddy' neutral color. the:complementaryColors->461615109 skos:definition the:digitalArtTerm the:digitalArtTerm the:computerArtTerm->the:digitalArtTerm skos:broader 875007718 A term of art in computer art. the:computerArtTerm->875007718 skos:definition the:computerGraphicsProcess the:computerGraphicsProcess the:visualArtsProcess the:visualArtsProcess the:computerGraphicsProcess->the:visualArtsProcess skos:broader -1282493274 Computer graphics process is a step or set of steps performed in the creation of a computer graphics creative work. the:computerGraphicsProcess->-1282493274 skos:definition the:creativeGraphProcess the:creativeGraphProcess the:creativeGraphProcess->the:computerGraphicsProcess skos:broader 1321430259 The process of turning a graphic representation of structured data into a creative work. the:creativeGraphProcess->1321430259 skos:definition the:daggerBrush the:daggerBrush the:daggerBrush->the:watercolorTool skos:broader 673356469 A dagger brush has a straight edge and a sloping edge reminiscent of a knife blade. This brush is ideal for painting thin or tapering lines. the:daggerBrush->673356469 skos:definition the:deckledEdges the:deckledEdges the:deckledEdges->the:watercolorTerm skos:broader -1218415805 This refers to the rough untrimmed edges of certain brands of watercolor paper. the:deckledEdges->-1218415805 skos:definition the:diffusingPaint->the:watercolorTechnique skos:broader 1814257961 To spread over an area with paint in an aerosol form. the:diffusingPaint->1814257961 skos:definition the:digital the:digital the:digital->the:digitalArtTerm skos:broader -31158804 (of signals or data) expressed as series of the digits 0 and 1. the:digital->-31158804 skos:definition the:digitalArtTerm->the:visualArtTerm skos:broader -81650275 A term of art in digital art. the:digitalArtTerm->-81650275 skos:definition the:draggingPaint the:draggingPaint the:draggingPaint->the:brushingPaint skos:broader -332129517 Dipping a paint brush handle into fresh paint and dragging it through a wet wash makes an interesting, unpredictable line ranging from soft feathered edges to solid dabs of paint the:draggingPaint->-332129517 skos:definition the:dryBrushTechnique the:dryBrushTechnique the:dryBrushTechnique->the:brushingPaint skos:broader -1120850451 Using a paint brush that is relatively dry, but still delivers paint to your substrate.  The resulting brush strokes will have a coarse, scratchy appearance, contrasting the smooth, uniform look of washes or blended paint. the:dryBrushTechnique->-1120850451 skos:definition the:easel the:easel the:easel->the:paintingTool skos:broader 1470670037 A stable stand, supporting an artist's painting . the:easel->1470670037 skos:definition the:example the:example the:example->the:visualArtTerm skos:broader 223030179 A thing characteristic of its kind or illustrating a general rule. the:example->223030179 skos:definition the:fanBrush the:fanBrush the:fanBrush->the:watercolorTool skos:broader -1033253879 A fan brush is often used in watercolor painting for painting grass and foliage. It is a short haired brush with the hairs spread out out in a fan shape.  Ideal for blending edges, or mimicking the texture of many things such as fur, feathers, ripples on water, grasses, tree boughs. the:fanBrush->-1033253879 skos:definition the:fancy the:fancy the:fancy->the:visualArtTerm skos:broader 1416518352 elaborate in structure or decoration. the:fancy->1416518352 skos:definition the:flatBrush the:flatBrush the:flatBrush->the:watercolorTool skos:broader 571227353 A flat brush is a short haired brush with a straight edge. Flat brushes are generally useful for laying down washes of all kinds and are particularly useful for painting hard edged shapes such as mountains tree trunks etc.Great for crisp hard edges, washes, buildings and figuresGreat for crisp hard edges, washes, buildings and figures the:flatBrush->571227353 skos:definition the:flatWash the:flatWash the:wetOnDry the:wetOnDry the:flatWash->the:wetOnDry skos:broader -909800387 brushing successive strokes of color on a wet or dry surface, with each stroke placed next to the other, to create an even layer of color the:flatWash->-909800387 skos:definition the:flowers the:flowers the:flowers->the:paintingTerm skos:broader 1066159468 A reference to the representation of flowers. the:flowers->1066159468 skos:definition the:frameMat the:frameMat the:frameMat->the:paintingMaterial skos:broader 1843672063 A Mat is a 'Window' of card that sits inside a picture frame between the glass and the painting. It has the aesthetic function of creating a clean border around your painting and the practical function of separating the surface of the painting from the glass. the:frameMat->1843672063 skos:definition the:frisket the:frisket the:frisket->the:watercolorTool skos:broader 1694927287 A fluid composition of liquid latex and ammonia, or an adhesive film; used to cover (mask-off) areas of of your painting where paint is not wanted; excellent at preserving white space. (see; masking, white space)Liquid frisket dries very quickly and can be easily peeled off waterclour paper (or rubbed off with an eraser) when no longer needed. Frisket adhesive film must be cut to shape and then applied to the paper; the low tack of the adhesive film allows it to be easily removed when no longer needed. the:frisket->1694927287 skos:definition the:gessoUnderpainting the:gessoUnderpainting the:gessoUnderpainting->the:watercolorTechnique skos:broader -84895248 With this watercolor technique, rough gesso brushstrokes add interest to the predictable texture of watercolor paper. Watercolor gesso or absorbent ground works best. The important thing to remember is to allow the gesso to dry thoroughly before painting on it. Watercolor, particularly sedimentary colors will settle into the fine crevasses in the gesso brush strokes making an interesting texture. the:gessoUnderpainting->-84895248 skos:definition the:gouache the:gouache the:gouache->the:watercolorMaterial skos:broader -633581352 Gouache is similar to watercolor but is much more opaque. An opaque watercolor that can be applied thick or thin the:gouache->-633581352 skos:definition the:gracefulnessOfForm the:gracefulnessOfForm the:gracefulnessOfForm->the:visualArtTerm skos:broader 1940998101 (T)he act of moving in an attractive way that shows control; the fact of having a smooth, attractive form. the:gracefulnessOfForm->1940998101 skos:definition the:gradatedWash the:gradatedWash the:gradatedWash->the:wetIntoWetWash skos:broader -726168102 A wash in which the value  gradually changes from dark to light.  A graduated wash is painted like a flat wash except that more water is added incrementally to lighten the colour as the wash progresses. This technique can be useful for painting skies and seas etc. the:gradatedWash->-726168102 skos:definition the:granulation the:granulation the:granulation->the:watercolorTerm skos:broader 720734095 The tendency for some colour pigments to precipitate (or settle out) when water is added, resulting in a granular, speckled effect; also commonly referred to as sedimentary colours; it's a natural effect, not indicative of poor quality paint, or technical misuse. Only some colours will granulate. the:granulation->720734095 skos:definition the:graphEmbellishmentProcess the:graphEmbellishmentProcess the:graphEmbellishmentProcess->the:creativeGraphProcess skos:broader -1630155208 Embellish a basic graphic representation of data. the:graphEmbellishmentProcess->-1630155208 skos:definition the:gumArabic the:gumArabic the:gumArabic->the:watercolorMaterial skos:broader -718966913 A natural non-toxic gum made from the sap of various species of the acacia tree used as a binder in watercolours; gum arabic fluid can be added to colours to thicken inks and watercolours, increasing the viscosity of the paint film and also intensifying colours. Gum arabic can also be diluted with water and applied directly to watercolour paper as a sealant, making it less absorbent, or over top of a finished watercolour painting (much like a varnish). the:gumArabic->-718966913 skos:definition the:hakeBrush the:hakeBrush the:hakeBrush->the:watercolorTool skos:broader -1554074868 The Hake is a traditional wide short-haired, long-handled Japanese brush into which goat's hair is stitched. The Hake brush is useful for painting natural looking foliage and skies. It was popularized by artist/author Ron Ranson. the:hakeBrush->-1554074868 skos:definition the:happyAccident the:happyAccident the:happyAccident->the:watercolorTerm skos:broader -1792930610 An unintended and unforeseen event that occurred during the course of a painting which nevertheless resulted in a desirable effect. the:happyAccident->-1792930610 skos:definition the:hardEdge the:hardEdge the:hardEdge->the:watercolorTerm skos:broader 715124648 The edge of a shape that is sharply defined, as opposed to Soft Edge. the:hardEdge->715124648 skos:definition the:hotPressedPaper the:hotPressedPaper the:hotPressedPaper->the:watercolorMaterial skos:broader -199486336 Paper type; a heavy-weight, slow-to-absorb paper featuring a very smooth finish; manufactured using steam, heat and/or pressure to to help the fibres (wood pulp and/or cotton) nestle very close together, making the paper very slow to absorb; sized for water media. the:hotPressedPaper->-199486336 skos:definition the:hue the:hue the:hue->the:paintingTerm skos:broader -346381445 Quite simply, a hue is a color. This is independent of it's intensity or brightness. A color's common name (for example, cadmium red) the:hue->-346381445 skos:definition the:impasto the:impasto the:impasto->the:paintingTechnique skos:broader -1602166755 Paint that is applied to a canvas or panel in quantities that make it stand out from the surface. the:impasto->-1602166755 skos:definition the:impressing the:impressing the:impressing->the:watercolorTechnique skos:broader 1385275553 Pressing plastic wrap or fabric into a still wet application of paint; capable of creating a vast array textured effects. the:impressing->1385275553 skos:definition the:indenting the:indenting the:indenting->the:watercolorTechnique skos:broader -200743634 Scoring the paper (using a stylus or the end of a paintbrush) directly after an application of fresh paint; the scored marks are recessed into the paper so pigments will naturally settle in the lines, showing off the scored details. the:indenting->-200743634 skos:definition the:informationalism the:informationalism the:informationalism->the:computerArtTerm skos:broader -927630623 Informationalism is a concept of strengthening the capacity of information processing and communication, made possible by technological innovations. the:informationalism->-927630623 skos:definition the:inkWash the:inkWash the:inkWash->the:wetIntoWetWash skos:broader 1243424069 A watercolor wash of ink. the:inkWash->1243424069 skos:definition the:intensity the:intensity the:intensity->the:paintingTerm skos:broader -1568551916 This refers to the brightness or dullness of a particular color.  A color's saturation, brightness or strength the:intensity->-1568551916 skos:definition the:japaneseRicePaper the:japaneseRicePaper the:japaneseRicePaper->the:assistedWash skos:broader -91010079 Torn Japanese Rice Paper is glued to the surface with dilute PVA glue, Matt acrylic varnish or a similar neutral pH glue. The results are interesting and unpredictable, depending on the type of rice paper. the:japaneseRicePaper->-91010079 skos:definition the:kolinskySable the:kolinskySable the:kolinskySable->the:watercolorTool skos:broader -2093268088 Is a species of weasel found in Siberia. The most highly prized and expensive watercolor brushes are made from the tail hairs of the male of the species. the:kolinskySable->-2093268088 skos:definition the:l-system the:l-system the:l-system->the:computerArtTerm skos:broader -2099712756 a parallel rewriting system and a type of formal grammar. An L-system consists of an alphabet of symbols that can be used to make strings, a collection of production rules that expand each symbol into some larger string of symbols, an initial "axiom" string from which to begin construction, and a mechanism for translating the generated strings into geometric structures. L-systems were introduced and developed in 1968 by Aristid Lindenmayer, a Hungarian theoretical biologist and botanist at the University of Utrecht.. the:l-system->-2099712756 skos:definition the:landscapePainting the:landscapePainting the:nature the:nature the:landscapePainting->the:nature skos:broader -1472686464 The depiction of natural scenery such as mountains, valleys, trees, rivers, and forests, especially where the main subject is a wide view with its elements arranged into a coherent composition. the:landscapePainting->-1472686464 skos:definition the:liftingPaint the:liftingPaint the:removingPaint the:removingPaint the:liftingPaint->the:removingPaint skos:broader -640547925 Removing paint from a surface with a brush, paper towel or tissue. Removing colour from an area of wet paint, or re-wetting an area of dried paint and removing colour; a painting technique in it's own right, not just a correction method; the basis of subtractive painting.Lifting creates soft edges and can diffuse or modify colours, reducing their intensity and leaving only the undertones. Strategic or detailed lifts can be done using a slightly damp paintbrush to wick up the colour. the:liftingPaint->-640547925 skos:definition the:lineWash the:lineWash the:lineWash->the:inkWash skos:broader 779293620 Line and wash is the technique of combining ink pen drawings with with watercolors. Traditionally this was done with dip pens but can also be done with markers, biros and Rapidograph style engineering drawing pens. the:lineWash->779293620 skos:definition the:linerRigger the:linerRigger the:linerRigger->the:watercolorTool skos:broader -1122112243 Brush type; similar in shape to round brushes but with hairs that are twice the usual length; ideal for drawing out long, thin continuous lines; available in small sizes only (#3 is generally the largest size).It's debatable whether there's any difference between Liners and Riggers. Brush manufacturers don't seem to differentiate; one will call it a rigger, while the other calls it a liner, yet the brush is identical for all intents and purposes.x the:linerRigger->-1122112243 skos:definition the:loosePaintingStyle the:loosePaintingStyle the:loosePaintingStyle->the:watercolorTechnique skos:broader -510390601 The loose painting style is characterized by a quick and impressionistic approach to painting. Many watercolor artists love to work in this style because of it's spontaneous and lively appearance. the:loosePaintingStyle->-510390601 skos:definition the:lostAndFoundEdges the:lostAndFoundEdges the:lostAndFoundEdges->the:watercolorTechnique skos:broader 1390509459 When the tonal value of the edge of a foreground object begins to matches the tonal value of it's background the edges of the object start to become indiscernible against the background. This creates the appearance the optical illusion of a disappearing edge but the brain still interprets the edge as being present. This is often used to create a deliberate effect, used to create and suggest movement. A found edge is the reversal of this. the:lostAndFoundEdges->1390509459 skos:definition the:masking the:masking the:masking->the:assistedWash skos:broader -844200477 In watercolor painting, white areas are usually depicted by preserving the white of the paper. Masking fluid is a rubbery fluid which can be painted on to the watercolor paper and once dry, can be painted over preventing water from seeping through on to the paper. Masking fluid can be removed with gentle rubbing and peeling once the paint is dry. the:masking->-844200477 skos:definition the:maskingFluid the:maskingFluid the:maskingFluid->the:watercolorMaterial skos:broader 237308454 Liquid latex used to preserve the white of the paper and to create textures the:maskingFluid->237308454 skos:definition the:maskingTape the:maskingTape the:maskingTape->the:paintingMaterial skos:broader 86035266 This is a sticky paper tape that can be used to mask off a white border around your painting or to mask off an area of your painting that needs to be preserved. the:maskingTape->86035266 skos:definition the:mopBrush the:mopBrush the:mopBrush->the:watercolorTool skos:broader -1537098944 A mop brush is a type of Round Brush that has a thick hair at it's base tapering into a very thin tip. The mop brush is very versatile and can create many different kinds of strokes. the:mopBrush->-1537098944 skos:definition the:mud the:mud the:mud->the:watercolorTerm skos:broader -1666809259 Mud refers to the dull earthy neutral colors that result from mixing colors that contain too much of their complementary hue. e.g mixing a red with a green. the:mud->-1666809259 skos:definition the:naturalHairBrushes the:naturalHairBrushes the:naturalHairBrushes->the:watercolorTool skos:broader 2011551356 Brushes that contain animal hair such as squirrel, sable or goat the:naturalHairBrushes->2011551356 skos:definition the:naturalPatterns the:naturalPatterns the:naturalPatterns->the:visualArtTerm skos:broader 440411380 A pattern is a design in which lines, shapes, forms or colours are repeated. The part that is repeated is called a motif. Natural patterns echo forms and patterns found in nature. the:naturalPatterns->440411380 skos:definition the:nature->the:paintingTerm skos:broader -355414321 A reference to the representation of things found in nature. the:nature->-355414321 skos:definition the:neutralColor the:neutralColor the:neutralColor->the:paintingTerm skos:broader -646316532 Dull muted grays and browns. Neutrals can be mixed in a number of ways. e.g mixing 3 evenly spaced color wheel colors, mixing complementaries. the:neutralColor->-646316532 skos:definition the:notPaper the:notPaper the:notPaper->the:watercolorMaterial skos:broader 576962752 Is the British convention for referring to Cold Pressed watercolor paper, it simply means 'Not hot pressed' the:notPaper->576962752 skos:definition the:ontology the:ontology the:ontology->the:computerArtTerm skos:broader 438524031 A set of concepts and categories in a subject area or domain that shows their properties and the relations between them. the:ontology->438524031 skos:definition the:opaque the:opaque the:opaque->the:paintingTerm skos:broader 1874783112 Paint characteristic; the ability of certain paints and/or certain colours to cover completely, not allowing you to see through to lower layers; the opposite of transparent & translucent; ideal for over-painting. the:opaque->1874783112 skos:definition the:opaqueGouacheContrast the:opaqueGouacheContrast the:opaqueGouacheContrast->the:watercolorTechnique skos:broader -861534134 The contrast between transparent watercolor and flat, opaque gouache can add interest and vibrancy to a painting. Be sure to keep distinct areas of watercolor and gouache or the opaque/transparent contrast will be lost. See the article on Gouache for more information. the:opaqueGouacheContrast->-861534134 skos:definition the:overPainting the:overPainting the:overPainting->the:brushingPaint skos:broader 629266798 Cleaning up muddy or over-saturated areas, restoring white space (see; white space), creating highlights, or making blurry edges crisp again; generally speaking, over-painting is done with an opaque white water-based paint (such as Titanium White Gouache, or Chinese White Watercolour).Some traditionalist folks consider over-painting to be cheating, however it's a widely practiced technique and can be artfully done.  Over-painting is often a much better solution than chucking out an otherwise successful painting.... Besides, who cares what some folks think! Art is not meant to be perfection. the:overPainting->629266798 skos:definition the:overworking the:overworking the:overworking->the:watercolorTerm skos:broader 1888303980 This occurs when you carry on adding more and more to a painting when it would have been stopping at an earlier stage would have resulted in a livelier fresher looking piece of work. This is rather subjective and can be difficult to judge. Try and evaluate what you're trying to achieve with every single brushstroke before making it rather than just mindlessly piling on more. the:overworking->1888303980 skos:definition the:oxGall the:oxGall the:oxGall->the:watercolorMaterial skos:broader -395624284 Yellowish fluid from gall bladders (usually obtained from cows) mixed with alcohol and used as the wetting agent in paper marbling and watercolor painting.If a watercolour wash is not covering the paper evenly, is beading up, or failing to absorb into the deep texture of the paper leaving tiny white specks, add a drop of ox gall to improve flow and even out the absorbancy. the:oxGall->-395624284 skos:definition the:paint->the:paintingMaterial skos:broader 1266061534 Artist paint is a professional-grade paint that is designed to resist chemical reactions from exposure to water, ultraviolet light, and oxygen. Artist paints have more pigment than student paints, which allows for more medium manipulation and limits color shift. the:paint->1266061534 skos:definition the:painting the:painting the:paintingProcess the:paintingProcess the:painting->the:paintingProcess skos:broader 1581991469 The process of creating a painting. the:painting->1581991469 skos:definition the:paintingMaterial->the:paintingTerm skos:broader -586045256 A material used in painting. the:paintingMaterial->-586045256 skos:definition the:paintingPostProduction the:paintingPostProduction the:paintingPostProduction->the:paintingProcess skos:broader -875690120 The process of removing . the:paintingPostProduction->-875690120 skos:definition the:paintingPreparation the:paintingPreparation the:paintingPreparation->the:paintingProcess skos:broader 1514093395 The process of creating a watercolor painting. the:paintingPreparation->1514093395 skos:definition the:paintingProcess->the:visualArtsProcess skos:broader -718056011 A process used in the production of a painting as a creative work. the:paintingProcess->-718056011 skos:definition the:paintingTechnique->the:paintingTerm skos:broader 106175235 A technique used in painting. the:paintingTechnique->106175235 skos:definition the:paintingTerm->the:visualArtTerm skos:broader 1086778304 A term of art in painting. the:paintingTerm->1086778304 skos:definition the:paintingTool->the:paintingTerm skos:broader 2111064681 A tool used in painting. the:paintingTool->2111064681 skos:definition the:palette the:palette the:palette->the:paintingTool skos:broader -317822932 A palette is a surface for mixing paint on. Watercolor palettes often contain a number of wells or depressions so that the paint doesn't run. Palettes are often made of white plastic but the best palettes for watercolor are pure white and porcelain. Palette can also refer to a color scheme or selection of colors. the:palette->-317822932 skos:definition the:paletteKnife the:paletteKnife the:paletteKnife->the:paintingTool skos:broader 721459883 small spatula-style knife used to apply or remove paint, or to add texture the:paletteKnife->721459883 skos:definition the:pan the:pan the:pan->the:watercolorTool skos:broader 921922366 Pans are small thumbnail sized paint containers that slot into portable trays. Pans are most often used for painting in small sketchbooks and outdoors the:pan->921922366 skos:definition the:panPaint the:panPaint the:panPaint->the:watercolorMaterial skos:broader -1238991668 small cakes of watercolor paint that come in half-pan or whole-pan sizes the:panPaint->-1238991668 skos:definition the:paperBlotting the:paperBlotting the:paperBlotting->the:liftingPaint skos:broader -452435666 Crumpled paper towel will lift pigment from a wet was in a soft, predictable way. Keep rotating and re crumpling the paper so you dont get a repeating pattern in the blot marks. This is a good watercolor technique for lifting clouds out of a wet sky. Manually soaking up excess paint before it dries using a small sponge, piece of absorbent tissue or a towel the:paperBlotting->-452435666 skos:definition the:paperMasking the:paperMasking the:paperMasking->the:assistedWash skos:broader -754288230 Cartridge paper can be torn to a suitable shape, placed on the painting then the area left exposed can be wiped over with a damp brush or sponge to remove pigment. This process works best with sedimentary and non staining colors. The technique can also be used with straight edged paper to change the tone in a formal, geometric manner. the:paperMasking->-754288230 skos:definition the:pastelScrape the:pastelScrape the:pastelScrape->the:watercolorTechnique skos:broader 1674526060 Into a wet wash scrape the dust off a suitably colored pastel with a sharp blade. Test the pastel color against a patch of the dry wash first. This technique works well with sedimentary pigments using a similar colored pastel. the:pastelScrape->1674526060 skos:definition the:pigment the:pigment the:pigment->the:paintingMaterial skos:broader -1180820559 Pigment is the substance that gives paint its color. Pigments can be natural or synthetic; usually an insoluble powder. For example, pigment is mixed with water and gum Arabic to create watercolor paint the:pigment->-1180820559 skos:definition the:plain the:plain the:plain->the:visualArtTerm skos:broader 1257047734 not decorated or elaborate; simple or ordinary in character. the:plain->1257047734 skos:definition the:pleinAir the:pleinAir the:pleinAir->the:paintingTerm skos:broader -1497078373 Plein Air, or En Plein Air means painting outdoors. the:pleinAir->-1497078373 skos:definition the:pressingIntoWetPaper the:pressingIntoWetPaper the:pressingIntoWetPaper->the:watercolorTechnique skos:broader -411707800 This is a simple watercolor technique where a variety of objects (brush handles, empty ball point pens, blunt knives) can be used to compress the paper while a wash is still wet. The compressed paper will absorb more pigment than the surrounding paper leaving interesting dark marks in your painting. the:pressingIntoWetPaper->-411707800 skos:definition the:primaryColor the:primaryColor the:primaryColor->the:paintingTerm skos:broader -909381672 Red, Blue and Yellow are called the Primary Colors because they cannot mixed from other colors but all colors can be mixed from them. the:primaryColor->-909381672 skos:definition the:publish the:publish the:publish->the:visualArtTerm skos:broader 1947442542 Prepare and issue the work of (a particular writer). the:publish->1947442542 skos:definition the:removingPaint->the:watercolorTechnique skos:broader 1080621157 The removal of paint with a tool. the:removingPaint->1080621157 skos:definition the:resist the:resist the:resist->the:assistedWash skos:broader -1030056962 Any substance that can be applied to watercolour paper that will repel water and therefore paint pigment as well; wax crayons and oil pastels are commonly used resists: resists are generally a permanent addition to your painting (unlike frisket which is removed). the:resist->-1030056962 skos:definition the:rigger the:rigger the:rigger->the:watercolorTool skos:broader 2039342937 A rigger is a watercolour brush with long thin hairs. It is useful for painting thin lines such as the rigging on ships, hence the name. the:rigger->2039342937 skos:definition the:roughPaper the:roughPaper the:roughPaper->the:watercolorMaterial skos:broader -634052365 Heavily textured watercolor paper the:roughPaper->-634052365 skos:definition the:roundBrush the:roundBrush the:roundBrush->the:watercolorTool skos:broader 1039896853 A very commonly used watercolor brush with hairs that taper to a fine point. The round brush is a versatile brush that can be used to paint a variety of brush strokes.A very versatile brush. It can be used for painting washes, fine details and broad strokes the:roundBrush->1039896853 skos:definition the:sandingDryPaper the:sandingDryPaper the:sandingDryPaper->the:removingPaint skos:broader 1597588589 Unusual textures can be made by lightly sanding the surface of a very dry painting with fine sandpaper. The surface takes on a slightly weathered appearance. The sanded area can be adjusted by the application of further washes. the:sandingDryPaper->1597588589 skos:definition the:sandpaper the:sandpaper the:sandpaper->the:paintingMaterial skos:broader the:sandpaper->the:paintingTool skos:broader -1764468701 produced in a range of grit sizes and is used to remove material from surfaces, either to make them smoother or to remove a layer of material the:sandpaper->-1764468701 skos:definition the:sandpaper->-1764468701 skos:definition the:scrapingDryPaint the:scrapingDryPaint the:scrapingDryPaint->the:removingPaint skos:broader -470342504 Gently scraping paint off of the substrate (paper, in this case); scraping usually takes place after the paint has dried (or at least partially dried); results in subtle details and irregular textures and can help in restoring white space.  A razor blade or craft knife, sandpaper, a piece of cardboard or a cut up credit card can be used; anything scratchy. the:scrapingDryPaint->-470342504 skos:definition the:scrubbing the:scrubbing the:scrubbing->the:removingPaint skos:broader 2116654796 A dry brush technique used to lift paint from or add color to an area of the surface the:scrubbing->2116654796 skos:definition the:sedimentary the:sedimentary the:sedimentary->the:watercolorTerm skos:broader -1533029609 Paint characteristic; see granulation the:sedimentary->-1533029609 skos:definition the:shader the:shader the:shader->the:watercolorTool skos:broader 198607645 Brush type; a flat, wide brush with shorter hairs, exactly the same shape as a Bright brush; ideal for creating hard edges and square fields of colour; great for street-scapes and other architectural subject matter. the:shader->198607645 skos:definition the:sizing the:sizing the:sizing->the:paintingTerm skos:broader 318223085 Sizing is a gelatin based substance used in the making of watercolor paper, canvas stretching and panel preparation. Sizing slows the absorbtion of the paint so that most of the pigment remains on the surface of the paper.  Can maintain the structural integrity of the paper, the paper can be soaked with water without falling apart; reduces paper buckling and warping once dry; encourages paper to shrink back to it's original shape. the:sizing->318223085 skos:definition the:softEdge the:softEdge the:softEdge->the:watercolorTechnique skos:broader 2115204125 Soft edges are edges that are indistinct and blurry, a fading or disappearing edge. In watercolor painting this can be achieved by painting Wet On Wet. the:softEdge->2115204125 skos:definition the:spattering the:spattering the:spattering->the:diffusingPaint skos:broader 363843989 "Spatter" refers to a technique where small, controlled droplets of paint are scattered across the surface, often achieved by flicking a brush with loaded paint, while "splatter" implies a larger, more chaotic distribution of paint, creating a messier effect with bigger drops, usually resulting from a more forceful application of paint; essentially, "spatter" is a more delicate version of "splatter." the:spattering->363843989 skos:definition the:splitPrimariesPalette the:splitPrimariesPalette the:splitPrimariesPalette->the:paintingTerm skos:broader 1928278056 The primary colors are red , yellow and blue. A split primaries palette, is a palette of 6 colors consisting of three warm and three cool primaries. For example Cadmium Red, New Gamboge and Ultramarine, and Alizarin Crimson, Lemon Yellow and Cerulean Blue. The purpose of the split primaries palette is to enable a watercolor painter the greatest range of warm and cool color mixing options with the fewest colors. the:splitPrimariesPalette->1928278056 skos:definition the:sprayedInk the:sprayedInk the:sprayedInk->the:diffusingPaint skos:broader 1938995465 The rich colors and linear quality of permanent artists ink can be used to unify a painting. Experiment using a fine water spray just after the ink is applied. The soft spidery textures add an ancient weathered patina to your painting. the:sprayedInk->1938995465 skos:definition the:stainingColors the:stainingColors the:stainingColors->the:watercolorTerm skos:broader -843265127 Some watercolor pigments have smaller particles which means that they flow very smoothly and have intense color saturation, for example, the 'Pthalo' colors, where others are more sedimentary producing more of a granular effect, for example viridian. Colors that absorb into the paper before the water has had a chance to evaporate; they're difficult to lift and will leave a stain on the paper. Not an indicator of paint quality as some pigments are inherently staining, and some are non-staining. the:stainingColors->-843265127 skos:definition the:stipple the:stipple the:stipple->the:brushingPaint skos:broader -924362585 Creating imagery through a series of dots made with the point of a paint brush; dimension is achieved by slowly building areas of light and shadow with dots in various hues, enabling the colours to mix in the viewer's eye (known as optical mixing); a traditionally ideal method of working on miniature scale paintings. the:stipple->-924362585 skos:definition the:stochasticism the:stochasticism the:stochasticism->the:computerArtTerm skos:broader 1411326226 randomly determined; having a random probability distribution or pattern that may be analyzed statistically but may not be predicted precisely. the:stochasticism->1411326226 skos:definition the:stretching the:stretching the:stretching->the:watercolorTerm skos:broader 775029075 Laying a sheet of watercolour paper on a rigid support and taping all sides down to the support in order to avoid buckling and warping; paper stays relatively flat while you paint (avoiding unwanted and uneven pooling) and the finished painting dries perfectly flat.Any paper of less than a 300lb weight will warp if not stretched; the amount of warp is dependent on the amount of water absorbed in the painting process. Stretching is not necessary if you're using synthetic papers (which are not prone to warping) or if you're using a watercolor block as long as the painting is left on the block to dry. the:stretching->775029075 skos:definition the:structuredDataGraphProcess the:structuredDataGraphProcess the:structuredDataGraphProcess->the:computerGraphicsProcess skos:broader -1324260000 The process of producing a basic graphic representation of structured data. the:structuredDataGraphProcess->-1324260000 skos:definition the:substratePreparation the:substratePreparation the:substratePreparation->the:paintingPreparation skos:broader -1228069593 The process of preparing the surface to receive the painting medium. the:substratePreparation->-1228069593 skos:definition the:syntheticBrushes the:syntheticBrushes the:syntheticBrushes->the:paintingTool skos:broader -1506071993 Synthetic brushes can be made from Nylon, Polyester or Taklon. They tend to be stiffer and springier than natural haired brushes. the:syntheticBrushes->-1506071993 skos:definition the:technicalism the:technicalism the:technicalism->the:computerArtTerm skos:broader -912474719 Technical method or treatment; (excessive) use of or reliance on technical terms or procedure. the:technicalism->-912474719 skos:definition the:temperatureColor the:temperatureColor the:temperatureColor->the:paintingTerm skos:broader -811667542 Colors are divided into cool and warm. Colors that lean towards Red/Yellow are considered to be warm colors and colors that lean towards Blue/Green are classified as cool. the:temperatureColor->-811667542 skos:definition the:thumbnail the:thumbnail the:thumbnail->the:paintingTerm skos:broader 1495705284 A small sketch or painting produced in preparation for the creation of a larger work. the:thumbnail->1495705284 skos:definition the:tint the:tint the:tint->the:watercolorTechnique skos:broader 1379503758 created by adding water to the original color; the more water that's added, the weaker the intensity the:tint->1379503758 skos:definition the:transparent the:transparent the:transparent->the:paintingTerm skos:broader 1562338347 Paint characteristic; the tendency for certain paint colours to allow light to pass through the paint film enabling layers beneath to be distinctly seen; the opposite of opaque. the:transparent->1562338347 skos:definition the:transparentPaint the:transparentPaint the:transparentPaint->the:watercolorMaterial skos:broader -1723430735 consists of pigment mixed with gum arabic, glycerin and a wetting agent the:transparentPaint->-1723430735 skos:definition the:tubeColor the:tubeColor the:tubeColor->the:watercolorMaterial skos:broader -2041540771 Watercolor is available in tubes or pans, In tube form the paint is squeezed on to a Palette like toothpaste in pans the paint is in solid form and needs to be reactivated with water. the:tubeColor->-2041540771 skos:definition the:underdrawing the:underdrawing the:underdrawing->the:paintingTechnique skos:broader -1047253688 Sketching out the intended composition on your substrate prior to applying paint.Pencil lines can be lightly erased after the composition has been blocked-in with paint, or pencil lines can be left as they are.   the:underdrawing->-1047253688 skos:definition the:value the:value the:value->the:paintingTerm skos:broader 593111571 A color's relative lightness or darkness the:value->593111571 skos:definition the:variegatedWash the:variegatedWash the:variegatedWash->the:wetIntoWetWash skos:broader -1081284347 type of wet-into-wet wash that involves placing colors side by side and then mixing and blending them along their edges the:variegatedWash->-1081284347 skos:definition the:veganBrushes the:veganBrushes the:veganBrushes->the:watercolorTool skos:broader 62388357 Vegan watercolor brushes are brushes made from synthetic fibers but have similar properties to natural hair brushes. the:veganBrushes->62388357 skos:definition 153463703 A term of art in the visual arts. the:visualArtTerm->153463703 skos:definition -1738560302 A process used in the production of a creative work in the visual arts. the:visualArtsProcess->-1738560302 skos:definition the:wash->the:watercolorTechnique skos:broader 2075387604 ; A wash is a large solid area of colour, a smooth field of colour without visible brush strokes. Washes can be just one colour, or they can gradate from a light to a dark shade of a single colour, or they can graduate from one colour to another. the:wash->2075387604 skos:definition the:washFlat the:washFlat the:washFlat->the:watercolorTechnique skos:broader 1588377985 Is the technique of laying down a large area of even, consistent color. the:washFlat->1588377985 skos:definition the:washVariegated the:washVariegated the:washVariegated->the:watercolorTechnique skos:broader -28356075 A variegated wash is a wash painted with different colors in a wet into wet blend. Variegated washes are a signature technique of watercolor painting. They are often used to convey the natural scattering and bouncing of light and color that occurs in real life. Variegated washes can also be used to create abstract patterns and effects. the:washVariegated->-28356075 skos:definition the:washedInk the:washedInk the:washedInk->the:inkWash skos:broader 2145014207 Waterproof ink is applied, allowed to almost dry, then scrubbed off. This will produce interesting textures and shapes. The results are unpredictable and permanent, so this technique is best used before watercolor washes are added. Best results are obtained using a spray bottle of water and rough bristle brush to scrub the ink back. the:washedInk->2145014207 skos:definition the:washedInkwithGouacheMask the:washedInkwithGouacheMask the:washedInkwithGouacheMask->the:inkWash skos:broader -1888510523 For this technique, thick white gouache is painted on to preserve any areas of white paper. The gouache is allowed to thoroughly dry before being completely covered with pigment ink. When the ink is dry the surface is washed back with a water spray and bristle brush, dissolving the gouache and revealing the white paper underneath. the:washedInkwithGouacheMask->-1888510523 skos:definition the:watercolorCanvas the:watercolorCanvas the:watercolorCanvas->the:canvas skos:broader -1830935804 Watercolor canvas is similar to oil painting canvas. Watercolor canvas has been treated with Gesso to enable it to take water based paints. the:watercolorCanvas->-1830935804 skos:definition the:watercolorEasel the:watercolorEasel the:watercolorEasel->the:easel skos:broader -440535333 A stable stand, with an angled board that supports an artist's painting . the:watercolorEasel->-440535333 skos:definition the:watercolorGlazing the:watercolorGlazing the:watercolorGlazing->the:wetOnDry skos:broader -55819955 Glazing, or layering, is the technique of laying a thin wash of color over the top of another color which has dried. Due to the transparency of watercolor, this can have he effect of creating a third color or can simply be used to darken an existing color. the:watercolorGlazing->-55819955 skos:definition the:watercolorGround the:watercolorGround the:watercolorGround->the:watercolorMaterial skos:broader -2094115344 Watercolor ground is an acrylic based primer that allows a degree of absorbency. This enables a watercolor artist to paint on surfaces which would not usually be suitable for watercolor paint such as printer paper, thin card or even materials such as wood or stone. the:watercolorGround->-2094115344 skos:definition the:watercolorMaterial->the:paintingMaterial skos:broader 847012840 A material used in watercolor painting. the:watercolorMaterial->847012840 skos:definition the:watercolorMedium the:watercolorMedium the:watercolorMedium->the:watercolorMaterial skos:broader -456122144 Watercolor medium is a substance which can be added to watercolor paint to create effects that couldn't be obtained purely with water, such as texture, gloss or glitter. the:watercolorMedium->-456122144 skos:definition the:watercolorPaperPreparation the:watercolorPaperPreparation the:watercolorPaperPreparation->the:substratePreparation skos:broader 726135692 The process of taping watercolor paper to a stable panel to support the paper during the application of watercolor painting techniques. the:watercolorPaperPreparation->726135692 skos:definition the:watercolorTechnique->the:paintingTechnique skos:broader 1755980989 A technique used in watercolor painting. the:watercolorTechnique->1755980989 skos:definition the:watercolorTerm->the:paintingTerm skos:broader -1753453600 A term of art in watercolor painting. the:watercolorTerm->-1753453600 skos:definition the:watercolorTextureTechnique->the:watercolorTechnique skos:broader 159203721 Watercolor techniques supporting development of texture in the painting the:watercolorTextureTechnique->159203721 skos:definition the:watercolorTool->the:paintingTool skos:broader -280069737 A tool used in watercolor painting. the:watercolorTool->-280069737 skos:definition the:weight the:weight the:weight->the:watercolorTerm skos:broader -512980468 The thickness of watercolor paper is referred to as it's weight. When measured in pounds (lbs) this refers to the weight of 500 sheets. Or it can be measured in gsm. i.e. Grams per square metre. Heavier weight paper is more expensive but is more resistant to cockling. the:weight->-512980468 skos:definition the:wetIntoDryWash the:wetIntoDryWash the:wetIntoDryWash->the:watercolorTechnique skos:broader -357155032 also known as a glaze or layering wash; a wash that's applied to a dry surface the:wetIntoDryWash->-357155032 skos:definition the:wetIntoWetWash->the:wash skos:broader -913544518 Applying a new colour to the painting without waiting for earlier applications to dry first; colours blend together without leaving of any hard edges or sharp transitions; a technique that is only partially controllable. the:wetIntoWetWash->-913544518 skos:definition the:wetOnDry->the:watercolorTechnique skos:broader -1458958849 This is the technique of painting wet paint on to dry paper. This creates crisp hard edged shapes. the:wetOnDry->-1458958849 skos:definition