Cream watercolors are used by dipping your medium (like a paintbrush) into water, or simply wetting your paintbrush, and then applying it to the cream watercolor pan.
Here's a more detailed explanation:
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Wet your brush: Dip your paintbrush into clean water. You can use more or less water depending on the consistency you desire.
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Activate the paint: Gently rub your wet paintbrush over the surface of the cream watercolor. Pick up a small amount of pigment.
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Apply to paper: Apply the watercolor to your paper or other surface. The more water you use, the more transparent the color will be. Less water results in a more opaque color.
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Layer and blend: Cream watercolors can be layered to create depth and dimension. Blend colors while they are still wet for smooth transitions.
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Experiment: Try different techniques, such as dry brushing or lifting color, to achieve unique effects.
