By Kerri Stout
Watercolor paints have unique qualities and painters have used them successfully to create realistic images over the years. However, abstract watercolor painting has become increasingly popular as artists begin to appreciate the fluidity of this medium. They are pushing the limits and experimenting with colors, forms and lines creating works in many different styles.
Classical art required artists to recreate faithful representations of their subject. Abstract art, instead of creating exact replicas of what is seen, rather conveys a sense or feeling about a subject. The way in which forms, colors and lines are used is more important than representing the subject accurately.
Classical art required artists to recreate faithful representations of their subject. Abstract art, instead of creating exact replicas of what is seen, rather conveys a sense or feeling about a subject. The way in which forms, colors and lines are used is more important than representing the subject accurately.
There are many famous artists of the past who embraced abstraction. These artists all had a passion to communicate something that could not be expressed by traditional means. An early pioneer, Kandinsky, experimented with shapes, symbols and colors. He was followed much later by Mark Rothko and Jason Pollock with their huge canvases. Abstract artists usually begin with a subject, concept or idea in their minds and they ways in which they express these defy strict definition.
The challenge of the artist is to create work powerful enough to move the emotions of the viewer, rather than provide a clear image. Shape, size, color, line and form all contribute to the overall impression. In the best paintings of this nature, intensive technical processes intersect with emotional expression to evoke strong feelings in the viewer. Every element, including brush strokes and color, are used deliberately.
It is important for artists using watercolors to understand their medium. They have to understand how the water, paint and paper work together. Just as one cannot compose music without knowing the notes, certain basic techniques have to be mastered before composing paintings. Techniques like layering and working with washes are just two techniques that are important.
Many new artists are coming up today due to easy access to classes and online courses. People can teach themselves and practice the basic skills they need to get started. Others appreciate the input of teachers with years of experience who can critique their work and help them to progress. Whatever means is chosen to learn, the fact remains that without understanding basic techniques, the attempts will be very amateurish at best.
However, at the same time, there are many talented artists
The challenge of the artist is to create work powerful enough to move the emotions of the viewer, rather than provide a clear image. Shape, size, color, line and form all contribute to the overall impression. In the best paintings of this nature, intensive technical processes intersect with emotional expression to evoke strong feelings in the viewer. Every element, including brush strokes and color, are used deliberately.
It is important for artists using watercolors to understand their medium. They have to understand how the water, paint and paper work together. Just as one cannot compose music without knowing the notes, certain basic techniques have to be mastered before composing paintings. Techniques like layering and working with washes are just two techniques that are important.
Many new artists are coming up today due to easy access to classes and online courses. People can teach themselves and practice the basic skills they need to get started. Others appreciate the input of teachers with years of experience who can critique their work and help them to progress. Whatever means is chosen to learn, the fact remains that without understanding basic techniques, the attempts will be very amateurish at best.
However, at the same time, there are many talented artists
It is important for artists using watercolors to understand their medium. They have to understand how the water, paint and paper work together. Just as one cannot compose music without knowing the notes, certain basic techniques have to be mastered before composing paintings. Techniques like layering and working with washes are just two techniques that are important.
Many new artists are coming up today due to easy access to classes and online courses. People can teach themselves and practice the basic skills they need to get started. Others appreciate the input of teachers with years of experience who can critique their work and help them to progress. Whatever means is chosen to learn, the fact remains that without understanding basic techniques, the attempts will be very amateurish at best.
However, at the same time, there are many talented artists coming to the fore and many of them are displaying their work online. This makes it possible for many art lovers to purchase work that appeals to them. The great variety available means that most people can find something to suit their taste without necessarily having to spend a fortune.
Watercolors have seen a steady rise in popularity. They give artists freedom to experiment with forms, colors and textures on many kinds of paper. They convey dreams, emotions and more in their own particular style. Abstract art has a unique place and is is likely to become even more popular in years to come.
Many new artists are coming up today due to easy access to classes and online courses. People can teach themselves and practice the basic skills they need to get started. Others appreciate the input of teachers with years of experience who can critique their work and help them to progress. Whatever means is chosen to learn, the fact remains that without understanding basic techniques, the attempts will be very amateurish at best.
However, at the same time, there are many talented artists coming to the fore and many of them are displaying their work online. This makes it possible for many art lovers to purchase work that appeals to them. The great variety available means that most people can find something to suit their taste without necessarily having to spend a fortune.
Watercolors have seen a steady rise in popularity. They give artists freedom to experiment with forms, colors and textures on many kinds of paper. They convey dreams, emotions and more in their own particular style. Abstract art has a unique place and is is likely to become even more popular in years to come.