Why are Pigment Spots Different Sizes?

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1. Why are some pigment spots larger (area and volume) than others?


I understand that pigments move up the porous paper by capillary action, from research. But why are some pigment colours (areas) larger? THanks
 
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I'd think the area being larger would mostly imply more of the pigment was placed on the paper. I imagine a very small volume of difference between drops of two pigments would cause a still noticeable difference in the size of the spots.