Features honey colors

Since childhood, watercolor paints are one of the most beloved creative tools for us. In the breaks between training sessions and sections, watching cartoons, walking in the fresh air, dancing a child can do drawing, which will be useful for self-development and enjoyable for the soul. In the same period, many become acquainted with the concept of "honey watercolor". Consider some of the features of honey watercolor paints.

The word "watercolor" has several meanings. It is a paint that is easily diluted with water. This explains the presence in the word root "aqua". It is also a painting technique using watercolor paints. The paintings or drawings in this technique are also called watercolor. Due to the fact that the paint is easy to dilute with water, the drawings are somewhat blurry, translucent.

The composition of any watercolor includes the following substances:

• pigments (dyes) - finely ground powders;
• binders - gum arabic, tragant, dextrin, honey;
• plasticizer (glycerin, sugar) - is needed in order to retain moisture (paint will dry out without it);
• antiseptic (prevents the formation of mold on the paint);
• surfactant (bovine bile), necessary so that the ink does not roll into droplets and is easily applied to the paper.

Honey watercolor - paint for lovers and emerging artists. In professional painting, it is practically not used, except in the creation of sketches, sketches. This watercolor is easy to apply, dries long, it is unstable to sunlight, fades. Usually the color palette consists of 12 - 18 colors.

Honey paints are acquired mainly for schoolchildren, since art lessons from school do not require special properties from paints. These paints are inexpensive compared to artistic watercolor. Despite the fact that the composition contains honey, Try watercolor on the taste is not worth it - other components of the substance are harmful to the body.

Honey watercolor has a fairly wide range of colors. At the same time, colors are easily mixed, creating new shades. But getting the right tone is not always easy. In addition, when blending, the properties of watercolor are lost, the transparency deteriorates, and the purity of the color is disturbed. Saturated colors can be obtained by layering: apply one layer, let it dry, cover with the next layer and so on two or three times. Let out honey paints in sets of 6, 10, 12, 14, 18, 24, 36 colors. In the palette there are pearl and fluorescent shades.

Today, many manufacturers are engaged in the release of honey watercolors - mothers of toddlers and schoolchildren have a choice. Here are some of the famous brands:

• "Bee". The colors are bright, saturated. There is no unpleasant pungent smell. Like any honey watercolor, most suitable for children's creativity, not for professionals. A set of 12 colors can last for quite a long time.
• "Gamma". Colors are easily mixed, the quality of colors helps to ensure that the new shade is good, correct. The smell is pleasant, the price is reasonable. Easily wash off.

• "Erich Krause". Customer reviews of these colors are mostly positive. Watercolor is easy to type on a brush, well applied to the paper. There are sets with neon colors. The set often includes brushes, sometimes - a palette.There is no unpleasant smell, it is easy to wash off.
• "Ray". Budget option compared to professional paints. On paper it dries quickly. The set of 24 colors has many bright shades and little dark. A great choice for novice painters or schoolchildren. The Classic set is very popular with this manufacturer.

• "Masha and the Bear". Brand known, but the reviews are not the most positive. Most buyers complain about the volume of paint. In a set with a large number of colors, a small amount of paint itself — it quickly ends: in almost 20-30 minutes of creative work, almost all colors can be used. Purchase turns unprofitable.

Since honey colors are mainly used by children, you need to take a responsible approach to the choice of the quality of the material. Attention should be paid to the degree of softness of the watercolor in a dry form: there must be something in between - not too soft paint, but not fragile. Colors of watercolor paints initially (before dilution) should be bright, saturated. The price of all brands is about the same. Paints are inexpensive: they will not be difficult to acquire, and there is always a use. Even outside of school, if the child does not work in a special art institution, or there is no special talent, try to take his drawing for a while. Creativity develops thinking and motor skills.

See how to draw peonies in honey watercolor in the next video.