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Watercolors and crayons are two mediums that have been used for centuries in various forms of art, including traditional painting and modern mixed media, while they have distinct characteristics and techniques, with watercolors typically requiring water and crayons needing wax, they can be combined to create unique and visually striking pieces.

The first step in combining watercolors and crayons is to prepare your surface, which is usually done with a specific type of paper,. Traditionally, watercolors are used on watercolor paper, which has a textured surface that allows the pigment to bleed and create subtle effects, when combining watercolors and crayons, it's best to use a heavy paper that can withstand the wax and pigment, you can also mix media-specific papers, which have a specialized texture and finish designed to handle watercolors and colored media.

When applying crayons to watercolor paper, it is essential to start with a light touch, apply a small amount of wax to the paper and gently draw the line or shape, you can also blend the crayon with the paper using a blending stump or tortillon. For watercolors, start by applying a light wash to the entire area or just a specific section of the paper, you can use a wet-on-wet technique by adding wet paint to a wet area of the paper, allowing the colors to blend and merge in subtle, organic ways.

One of the main challenges when combining watercolors and crayons is handling the unpredictability of the medium, watercolors can be unpredictable, bleeding and spreading in unexpected ways, while crayons can be prone to smudging and blending, however, this unpredictability can also be a strength, creating unique and dynamic effects that add depth and interest to your artwork.

Some techniques to keep in mind when combining watercolors and crayons include:

• Building up a rich texture: Apply layers of crayon and watercolor to build up a rich, textured surface, each layer can be applied wet-on-wet or dry, depending on the desired effect.
  
• Blending: Use blending stumps, tortillons to merge the crayon and watercolor together, creating subtle transitions between colors.
  
• Scumbling: Apply a thin layer of crayon or watercolor over a previously painted area, creating a textured, scumbled surface.
  
• Creating crisp edges: Use crayons to mask areas of the paper, protecting them from watercolor and creating crisp, defined edges.
  
  

When combining watercolors and crayons, it's essential to be flexible and open to the unexpected, allowing the mediums to interact and react with each other, creating unique and dynamic effects that can add a new level of depth and interest to your artwork. By experimenting with different techniques and layers, you can create a wide range of effects, from subtle, delicate washes to bold, expressive lines.

In conclusion, combining watercolors and drawing competition crayons is a versatile and rewarding technique, that can add a new dimension to your artwork, by experimenting with different layers, blending and masking, and embracing the unpredictability of the medium.