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connector to the whole painting,” he says, “while swift brushstrokes convey
significant emotion and sensitivity.”
Kingnok finds that painting en plein air throughout Asia is a challenge
because of the intense sunlight and high humidity, but he appreciates that
these conditions train him to work faster.
Kingnok sees a bright future for watercolor in Thailand. He says that Thai
artists are enthusiastic and possess a fun spirit. “They find their own
approach and are steadfast in practice,” he says. As for his own painting
endeavors, Kingnok spends at least six hours daily in his studio during the
week and makes special trips to Bangkok almost every weekend to teach
watercolor workshops to office workers.
The artist ventures outside his country’s borders when possible. “It’s
always a special privilege for me to be able to paint en plein air with other
artists outside Thailand,” he says. “I enjoy the healthy exchange of new ideas
and the bonds of friendship which help me to grow as an artist. I look for-
ward to contributing more to the art community. The internet and social
media are already playing a big part in boosting the connection among
artists around the globe. Artists feed on inspiration to become better.”WA
Hong Kong-based artist and writer Isabelle V. Lim ( isabelleart.com) has painted
inwatercolor since childhood and has held numerous watercolor exhibitions. She
also works in pastel, and is a Master Pastelist of the Pastel Society of America,
a Master Circle member of the International Association of Pastel Societies and
Maître Pastelliste of the Société des Pastellistes de France.
Buddhists at the Gates of Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon
(watercolor on paper, 14x20)
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ften mix watercolor
ands to achieve my ideal
lors. I especially like
Winsor & Newton for its blue
hues, Holbein’s lavender
and Daniel Smith’s sap
green. No white paint or
masking fl uid for me,
though, because I believe
in leaving the white of the
paper to make a statement.”
BRUSHES- “I primarily use Chinese
brushes made from various
types of animal hair. Most
of the Chinese brushes can
hold lots of water and paint,
which is ideal when painting
on a really large surface.”
— Direk Kingnok