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watercolors

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Refers to two-dimensional works of art, usually on a paper support, to which pigment suspended in water is applied with a brush to create an image or design.

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water-colours

watercolor

watercolor drawings

watercolor paintings

water-colors

water-colour

watercolour drawings

watercolour paintings

watercolours

aquarelles

aquarelle

acquerelli

acquerello

acuarelas

acuarela

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