The Wet in Wet watercolor technique allows artists to explore the freeness in watercolor painting and the unpredictability of using water as an artistic medium. The technique involves wetting the paper using a brush or paper towel and then applying color into the wet areas of the paper. This creates a smooth texture depending on how much water is applied. You can achieve beautiful “washes” by applying water and moving color across the paper. A flat wash is achieved with a flat brush and water. Artists use this technique often with landscapes.