If you are new to airbrushing GET RID OF THE CREATEX just a Don suggests in lesson one on this web site and use an illustration type paint such as golden airbrush colors, comart after you are comfortable using your airbrush you'll find using other paints much easier. Water is used to reduce createx but that will not solve the problem if you are new to this all. Become comfortable using your airbrush and that will be much easier with the paints suggested in lesson #1.