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Apple QuickTime movie  |  2001-05-27  |  28.7 MB  |  320x240  |  12fps  |  3 minutes, 51 seconds
Transcription: Watercolor has been a painting medium for centuries. It is an important aspect of traditional Japanese art. Because of its ability to capture the quality of light, watercolor further developed with landscape painting in England and France in the 1800s. Today it is utilized heavily by illustrators. Watercolor is recognized for its intimacy and freedom. Its very nature forces artists to make spontaneous decisions. The paint cannot be reworked or erased. Due to its quick-drying nature, it is usually limited in size. Because of its graphic qualities, watercolor is often seen as straddling the bord ...