Tuesday, July 22, 2014

Introduction To Abstract Watercolor Painting

By Sharron Cantu


It was the world famous painter, Wassily Kandinsky who introduced abstract art. He advocated that you don't necessarily have to make a certain shape or add descriptive elements to a painting because sometimes you can show your skills without using any of such things. Abstract watercolor painting is treated as a very refined form of art even till this day.

Whether you are a learner or an accomplished craftsman, once you get acquainted with the rudiments you can make a magnificent watercolour painting all without anyone else's input. It relies on upon your capacity that how you join the abstract workmanship with different components in a masterful approach to make something fascinating and extraordinary in nature. There are no resolute decides that you need to take after.

It is said that abstract watercolour actually represents the post Renaissance movements that depicted Impressionism, Fauvism and Cubism. The basic essence of abstract painting is that it doesn't matter if you are painting around a subject matter or not because the picture you paint can convey your message even if you do it abstractly.

History reveals that water colours were frequently used during the Renaissance and Medieval times. They were extremely popular at that time and there were many famous artists who used this medium as a form of expression. World famous British, American and other artists belonging to various other countries used this medium very fondly.

As its a free standing medium, artists feel comfortable to improvise the way they like it. Depending on your personal preference and liking, it is totally up to you whether you keep the texture of the colours either thin or thick. It will appear watery if the texture is too thin and its thick, it will appear more rigid in texture. The focal point of the picture can be build on anything and if its spontaneous it might gather more public attention.

Numerous specialists accepted that water colour is simply a little medium and there is very little degree as to communicating your creative ability. This is the fundamental explanation for the way that you won't see any well known watercolour paintings made by a percentage of the world acclaimed specialists. Anyhow, there are specialists who have done amazingly well in restoring this medium and making it as imaginative as could be expected under the circumstances and these craftsmen incorporate Paul Jenkins and Sam Francis.

The good thing about such paintings is that any one can try doing it. Although your work cannot be compared to world known artists but for your own satisfaction you can paint the way you like while using your own preferred medium. You could decorate your walls with your own handmade paintings provided, they look pleasing to the eyes. If you are in doubt, you can always try to paint and if it looks good you can go further ahead.

It is truly critical that you pick the right sort of paints and in addition to that, other things like paint brushes and related accessories should be selected carefully. Never compromise with regards to quality of the tools and equipment you use.




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