👉 Hydragogue is a type of watercolor painting technique that involves using a single color to create multiple layers of shading and texture on a canvas. This technique creates a textured, three-dimensional effect by blending colors and creating overlapping layers of paint. The term "hydragogue" comes from the French word for "water," hydrogène (hydrogen), which is used in watercolor as a symbol of life or vitality. It refers to the act of gradually adding color to create depth and