My first watercolor painting (and what I learned)

I always thought watercolor was the easy art medium. You just dip the brush in water, swish some color, done — right? 😅

Wrong. So wrong.

Things I learned the hard way

1. Less water is more. I made a giant blue puddle that took forever to dry.
2. The paper matters. Regular paper buckles and tears. Watercolor paper is thicker and saves your life.
3. Patience is a real thing. You have to let it dry between layers. I did not. I will next time.

What I painted

A little sunset over a hill, with a tiny tree on top. The tree mostly looks like broccoli. But it's my broccoli tree, and I'm proud of it. 🌳

What's next

I want to try painting a galaxy. Or maybe a cat. Or maybe a galaxy with a cat in it. The rules of watercolor say I can do whatever I want.