For those with an artistic side and for those who think they have no idea about art, abstract watercolor painting can mean a lot. In theory it is a simply artform with a basic technique that nearly anyone can master, but adding meaning to each stroke is where the natural talent and true art really comes into it. Painters and collectors alike will agree that there is more than meets the eye to this style of painting.
Different people prefer different mediums and while oil paint can be a very difficult style and material to get used to and learn, watercolors are relatively easy and very adaptable to the person. Practice is important for the individual to get used to the paint and water balance, as too much water can ruin the finish product. However, it is very fun to practice with.
There are many artists who prefer to do landscape paintings in this medium because it lends itself to it very easily. The sweeping lines match the landscape perfectly and because of the high water content it can become an abstract image with very little effort. This is often the way that artists discover their love for this style of painting, purely by accident.
After a little practice the natural style of the artist quickly becomes apparent. It is important to recognize this and make the most of it as this is the only way to unleash artistic ability. After landscapes, painting animals is often considered to be the next challenge. Working from a photo or from real life is up to the individual, but focusing on the subtleties of color is a good place to start.
The portrait is where the water color artist really comes into his or her own. Playing with colors and the contours of the face is one way to really get to know a person's look and the individual's style will naturally come out in this type of piece. However, practice is essential. At first it can look a little childlike but with time the paint strokes will become more professional and expressive.
To master the abstract requires a little internal insight. The artist will have to look within themselves to understand the message they are trying to convey in their painting. The emotion of the artist needs to be transferred to the piece through the paint and the individual strokes. It takes a lot of time to develop this and focus is essential.
Some people consider themselves to be artists and some consider themselves to be art appreciators, but one cannot exist with the other. What is more, in many cases artists are often appreciators and through studying other people's artwork they learn new things about their own and new techniques that they might not have been aware of before. Art is both for the individual and for the community.
Abstract watercolor painting can be anything from a part time hobby to a very satisfying and successful career. It is important to put the heart and soul into each piece, to ensure that it is filled with emotion and meaning as this will always be interpreted by art appreciators. Those pieces that are superficial are always obvious and few people can connect with them.
Different people prefer different mediums and while oil paint can be a very difficult style and material to get used to and learn, watercolors are relatively easy and very adaptable to the person. Practice is important for the individual to get used to the paint and water balance, as too much water can ruin the finish product. However, it is very fun to practice with.
There are many artists who prefer to do landscape paintings in this medium because it lends itself to it very easily. The sweeping lines match the landscape perfectly and because of the high water content it can become an abstract image with very little effort. This is often the way that artists discover their love for this style of painting, purely by accident.
After a little practice the natural style of the artist quickly becomes apparent. It is important to recognize this and make the most of it as this is the only way to unleash artistic ability. After landscapes, painting animals is often considered to be the next challenge. Working from a photo or from real life is up to the individual, but focusing on the subtleties of color is a good place to start.
The portrait is where the water color artist really comes into his or her own. Playing with colors and the contours of the face is one way to really get to know a person's look and the individual's style will naturally come out in this type of piece. However, practice is essential. At first it can look a little childlike but with time the paint strokes will become more professional and expressive.
To master the abstract requires a little internal insight. The artist will have to look within themselves to understand the message they are trying to convey in their painting. The emotion of the artist needs to be transferred to the piece through the paint and the individual strokes. It takes a lot of time to develop this and focus is essential.
Some people consider themselves to be artists and some consider themselves to be art appreciators, but one cannot exist with the other. What is more, in many cases artists are often appreciators and through studying other people's artwork they learn new things about their own and new techniques that they might not have been aware of before. Art is both for the individual and for the community.
Abstract watercolor painting can be anything from a part time hobby to a very satisfying and successful career. It is important to put the heart and soul into each piece, to ensure that it is filled with emotion and meaning as this will always be interpreted by art appreciators. Those pieces that are superficial are always obvious and few people can connect with them.
