Watercolour Demonstration 101the painting process, sudden changes will
occur and be integrated into the composition.
The result will vary according to the materials
used and the degree of humidity. The drier the
surface, the more concrete the outlines and
contrasts become, suggesting the illusion of
spaciousness and depth.
Color plays a significant role in creating
aura and atmosphere. I do not paint a concrete
object photographically but associatively. With
color, I get away from reality. Different motifs
are associated with various colors. Colors do
not correspond to a specified image but convey
an emotional state and connect all existing
elements together. Colors flow into each
other regardless of the boundaries of objects.
However, the color flow must remain under
control. A blurred color flow on the sheet
expresses a dreamy quality of the visible. You
can immerse the world in any harmonious
color scheme, using, for example, red, blue and
yellow. Colors are a connection between reality
and unreality, authenticity and dream.
Personally, I select a limited number of colors:
lemon yellow, ultramarine blue, orange and
violet tones. These colors are generally used
without mixtures that would diminish the
luminosity. The intensity of these colors is due
to the density of the pigments in particular
areas. Nevertheless, they may also interact with
each other on the surface of the wet paper.
The size of a sheet can enhance visual effects
profoundly. The larger the size of the paper, the
more powerful and expressive color sequences
can appear. It takes experience to learn how
pigments are distributed on a wet medium and
how to control the interactions. One acquires
this knowledge gradually. In any case, the final
outcome is always a mix of personal vision and
the mind of the medium itself.
Although the whole process implies a lot of
thinking and planning, time and knowledge,
the result should be light and airy and touch
the viewer emotionally.Cathedral, watercolor, 75 x 95 cm (29½ x 37")
An eye-catcher: the golden dome of the cathedral in a blue environment. This effect is reinforced several times with street lanterns. On account of this diffuse
light, the cathedral is disappearing in a cloud of fog. The smaller proportions of a few figures on the street bring out the monumental character of the building.
My Design
Strategy &
Techniques- The painter has to
have the range and
harmony of the colors
he or she is going to
use in mind. - The paper should be
thoroughly wet so the
pigments flow easily. - A first coat should
be applied on large
surfaces with big
brushes. - It is time to include
details while paying
attention to the drying
process of the paper.