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watercolor

[waw-ter-kuhl-er, wot-er-] / ˈwɔ tərˌkʌl ər, ˈwɒt ər- /




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There was also a tribute to the late Rob Reiner and some misty watercolor memories from Barbra Streisand for the late Robert Redford.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

First, he’ll paint the silver with a special type of quick drying white watercolor paint.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 9, 2025

Inspired by the 1771 watercolor Night view of a current of lava by British-Italian artist Pietro Fabris, Hamilton's concept relied on light and motion to replicate glowing lava and eruptive bursts.

From Science Daily • Nov. 7, 2025

The resulting image, however, is a frustratingly muddled watercolor.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 7, 2025

The grandma-like paper was a meadow of watercolor flowers, held together by yards of Scotch tape.

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen