Watercolor: A short (but fascinating!) history

Watercolor painting has existed since ancient times, when cavemen ground up charcoal, mixed it with water, and painted on the walls of their caves.

Luckily, we've made some progress since then!

Today's watercolors are luminous, transparent, glowing. From cavemen to explorers to the U.S. Congress, its history is long, varied, and fascinating.

I hope you find this brief history enjoyable, educational, and inspiring!