Do you like bokeh? Let’s paint easy and beautiful bokeh red berries using watercolor today! Watercolor technique: bokeh effect and Q-tips The word bokeh comes from the Japanese word boke (暈け or ボケ), which means “haze” or “blur.” An example of bokeh might be a very distinct, well-defined subject with a blurred background represented by soft, blurred circles of light. Let’s paint a pretty holiday card that only takes a few minutes! Make quick watercolor a daily habit! Inspired by lack of time and