watercolor

[ waw-ter-kuhl-er, wot-er- ]

/ ˈwɔ tərˌkʌl ər, ˈwɒt ər- /

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a pigment for which water and not oil is used as the vehicle.

the art or technique of painting with such pigments.

a painting or design executed in such pigments by this technique.

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First recorded in 1590–1600; water + color

water-color, adjectivewa·ter·col·or·ist, noun

Since Blakeslee works primarily in watercolor, she naturally makes pictures that appear more delicate than Worrell’s.
In the galleries: Building on an artwork expressed via different media|Mark Jenkins|April 23, 2021|Washington Post
Collectively, they span almost every technique and medium—from color pencil and markers to oil sticks and watercolor.
O.J., Martha, Jagger, and Manson: Capturing Celebrities in the Dock|Justin Jones|May 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
I did a watercolor of Blondie--of Debbie Harry--because I was writing articles about girl groups.
Kim Gordon: Going Solo After Sonic Youth, and Why She Identifies With ‘Girls’|Andrew Romano|April 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The Daily Pic: A watercolor shows how the great painter mixed the radical and the trite.
Cezanne's Cliches|Blake Gopnik|August 16, 2013|DAILY BEAST

A group of unseen watercolor fruit studies by Salvador Dalí are going to be auctioned on June 18 at Bonham's in London.
Unseen Dalí Paintings Up For Auction|William O’Connor|June 17, 2013|DAILY BEAST
“It was actually my first watercolor,” Richards said of the iconic image.
‘Jurassic Park’ Turns 20: Film Memories With Ariana Richards|Anna Klassen|April 6, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Instruction is given in watercolor drawing by Mr. Ross Turner.
The Brochure Series of Architectural Illustration, Volume 01, No. 06, June 1895|Various
It was a whispering little watercolor, and Joanna discovered it to my consternation.
My Father, the Cat|Henry Slesar
He exhibited a watercolor facade elevation, stretching his arms wide and holding the paper in front of his face.
When Egypt Went Broke|Holman Day