Watercolors have their own place in the world of paintings though some may say that they are not as assertive as oil paints or easy drying as acrylic. While these two points of view are not wrong, we feel that each medium we use to paint has their own niche qualities that make them stand out. Watercolors though a bit more difficult to work with because of the time required to dry out can still hold their own because as the title says, they can be used to create an ethereal effect in paintings, which may not be possible with oil paintings at all times. But before you jump into creating ethereal watercolor art, we suggest that you look at watercolor techniques that you should know to become a superb artist. In this instance, when we are talking about ethereal watercolor art, we are talking about a slightly otherworldly and unrealistic look to the art while keeping the roots in realism.