QoR Watercolor Paint Medium | 59 ml

QoR Watercolor Paint Medium: Advanced Fluidity and Enhanced Chromatic Saturation

QoR Watercolor Paint Medium is a high-performance, general-purpose additive designed to optimize the handling and optical characteristics of watercolor pigments. Formulated with a modern Aquazol binder, this medium provides artists with the ability to increase the transparency and flow of their washes far beyond the capabilities of water alone. It is an essential component for artists seeking to achieve professional-grade depth, allowing for the creation of luminous glazes and rich, saturated color fields that maintain their brilliance upon drying.

Key Features and Artistic Benefits

• Increased Pigment Flow and Dispersion

  The medium reduces the surface tension of the water-based solution, allowing the paint to move more fluidly across the substrate for smoother washes and seamless gradients.

• Enhanced Optical Saturation

  When applied in higher concentrations, the medium intensifies the natural depth of the pigments, resulting in colors that appear more vibrant and "wet" even after the evaporation of moisture.

• Adjustable Gloss and Transparency

  This versatile additive allows the artist to manipulate the finish of the paint film; increased quantities yield a higher gloss level and greater transparency for sophisticated layering and glazing.

• Binder Compatibility

  Specifically engineered for the QoR range, the medium reinforces the modern polymer binder system, ensuring excellent adhesion and film flexibility on various watercolor papers.

Application and Usage Guidelines

• Dilution Control:

  Mix the medium directly into the watercolor paint on the palette or add it to the dipping water to achieve the desired level of transparency and flow.

• Glazing Techniques:

  For deep, transparent glazes, utilize a higher ratio of medium to pigment. This creates a receptive surface for subsequent layers while maintaining the clarity of the underlying work.

• Wet-on-Wet Application:

  Use the medium to pre-wet the paper or integrate it into wet washes to facilitate more dynamic pigment movement and unique dispersion patterns.

• Tool Care:

  Ensure all brushes and mixing palettes are cleaned thoroughly with water immediately after the painting session to prevent the polymer binder from drying on the filaments.

Technical Specifications

• Product Identification:

  QoR Watercolor Paint Medium

• Volume:

  59 ml

• Base Chemistry:

  Synthetic Aquazol Polymer Binder

• Final Appearance:

  Transparent with variable Gloss levels based on concentration

• Cleanup Requirements:

  Water