No artistic medium competes with watercolor when it comes to use and freshness in execution. This is true for the beginner as well as the expert. It presents the simplest basic techniques, while at the same time it may be the hardest medium to master. The beauty and enjoyability of watercolor is its simplicity.

Many artists that are experienced in working with other mediums often give up when attempting to use watercolor. Usually, this is because they try too hard to manipulate its natural properties. They attempt to use it as they would oil or acrylic paint. This often results in dull, muddy paintings with layers of thick paint not allowing light to reflect through bright, translucent stains of pure color.

To paint with watercolor, an artist must be very patient. They must not be afraid of failure, because there will be many. However, one success far outweighs the failures.. Watercolor is not an unforgivable medium, and sadly this discourages many artists that would be great.

Short of talent, one of the greatest ingredients of becoming a satisfied watercolor artist is desire. The word seems overused, but their is no other word that describes it better. Persist and you will succeed.