Which of these is a painting medium that uses water to thin it?

Watercolors.

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  1. Oil paints
  2. Pastels
  3. Watercolors ✔

Why: Watercolors are paints thinned with water, giving light and flowing color.

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Answer: Watercolors. Watercolors are paints thinned with water, giving light and flowing color.

  1. Scouting America: Art www.scouting.org/merit-badges/art
    (b) Watercolors
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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