Saturday, February 1, 2014
Release Your Creativity With Abstract Watercolor Painting
By Eliza Mendoza
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.
Watercolor landscapes are a great place to start and can be quickly mastered. By layering up the colors the artist can keep perfecting the piece until they are completely happy with it. Mistakes are a rarity with watercolors as they are so easy to coverup. Studying the work of famous artists who have focused on landscapes is a good way to learn new techniques.
Animals can often be a difficult task for the novice watercolor artist as they typically attempt to recreate the finer details of the animal. While this can look wonderful, it is not the natural style that these paints lend themselves to and a more fluid style is often more effective. Artists should focus on the lines of the animals and try to recreate the natural movement within their own image.
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.
Abstract is much more than simply blurring the lines and letting the imagination do the rest of the work. It is about redefining the style and letting the imagination construct something new and unique. This allows the admirer of the piece of artwork to explore their preconceptions of the topic or subject. This is not something that just anyone can create.
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.
Watercolor landscapes are a great place to start and can be quickly mastered. By layering up the colors the artist can keep perfecting the piece until they are completely happy with it. Mistakes are a rarity with watercolors as they are so easy to coverup. Studying the work of famous artists who have focused on landscapes is a good way to learn new techniques.
Animals can often be a difficult task for the novice watercolor artist as they typically attempt to recreate the finer details of the animal. While this can look wonderful, it is not the natural style that these paints lend themselves to and a more fluid style is often more effective. Artists should focus on the lines of the animals and try to recreate the natural movement within their own image.
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.
Abstract is much more than simply blurring the lines and letting the imagination do the rest of the work. It is about redefining the style and letting the imagination construct something new and unique. This allows the admirer of the piece of artwork to explore their preconceptions of the topic or subject. This is not something that just anyone can create.
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.
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