Definition

A person who creates art using water-based paints, typically on paper.

Example

The watercolorist displayed her beautiful paintings at the gallery.

Conversation

I saw a beautiful painting by a watercolorist yesterday.

That sounds amazing! I love watercolor art.

Me too! I wish I could paint like a watercolorist.

You should take a class; it would be fun to learn together!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Watercolorist → It is formed from "water" (from Old English "wæter", meaning liquid that falls as rain or flows in rivers) and "color" (from Latin "color", meaning hue or tint) and "-ist" (meaning one who practices or is concerned with). A watercolorist is someone who practices the art of painting with water-based colors.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who uses 'water' as their medium and 'color' to create art — that's what a watercolorist does.

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