A watercolor painting is a type of artwork that uses watercolors as its primary medium. Watercolors are made by mixing pigments with water, which allows for a wide range of vibrant colors and smooth transitions between different hues. The paint is typically applied to paper or canvas using a brush, and the finished piece often has a soft, dreamy quality due to the way that the water interacts with the pigment. Watercolor paintings are known for their delicate beauty and can range from realistic representations of landscapes or still lifes to more abstract compositions.