Answer the following question in 3-4 complete sentences. How is watercolor made? How is it applied? What makes watercolor unique?

Answer:

Watercolor is made by mixing pigment with a water-soluble binder, usually gum arabic. It is applied in thin washes using water, often on paper. Its transparent quality lets the paper show through the paint, creating a luminous effect. This transparency also makes it difficult to cover mistakes with another layer.