Introduction To Abstract Watercolor Painting

By Sharron Cantu


Abstract art is treated as an important genre since the last century. It is a very interesting medium which was firstly introduced by the Russian painter Wassily Kandinsky. He discovered that sometimes shapes and colours can be descriptive and they do not require any sort of definition. Since then this form of art is very popular and especially abstract watercolor painting.

Whether you are a beginner or an experienced artist, once you get familiar with the basics you can make an excellent watercolour painting all by yourself. It depends on your ability that how you combine the abstract art with other elements in an artistic way to create something interesting and unique in nature. There are no hard and fast rules that you have to follow.

Its a fact that abstract watercolour really speaks to the post Renaissance developments that delineated Impressionism, Cubism and Fauvism. The fundamental substance of abstract art is that it does not make a difference in the event that you're painting around a topic or not on account of what you paint can pass on your message regardless of the fact that it is done in an abstract manner.

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.

Many artists believed that water colour is just a very small medium and there is not much scope with regards to expressing your imagination. This is the basic reason behind the fact that you will not see any famous watercolour paintings made by some of the world famous artists. But, there are artists who have done extremely well in reviving this medium and making it as innovative as possible and these artists include 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.

You should carefully buy water colour paints because if you buy the cheap ones, they will not bear good quality and your strokes will appear smudgy and untidy. Also, the brushes you use should be good as well. Its best to buy good quality tools in order to make a good quality picture.




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