I've been thinking about taking up painting, and was looking at starting with watercolors. Any advice for a beginner?
Well I think that before you actually start painting, you should understand the history to better educate yourself. The watercolor paint has pigments suspended in a water-based solution.
Aw man, I was never good at art history. What if I just watched some Bob Ross videos? I bet I could make something pretty great!
Haha that would be a great start. Bob Ross is a legend. I bet he would tell you that "watercolor" refers to the medium (you) and the final artwork you create.
Legend is certainly approaching what he was. He would probably tell me that watercolor means whatever I want it to mean, lol.
I could for sure see him saying that. The most common material that watercolor paint is used on is paper.