When you think about what art is, what is the first thing that comes to mind?
I previously wrote a column about oil painting, but wouldn't watercolor painting be another great candidate?
This is a personal matter, but I received some watercolors from a friend at the end of last year, and ever since then I've been addicted to them.
Although I am self-taught, I am in the midst of a challenge.
This time, I would like to review watercolor painting and introduce some watercolor artists that I recommend!
table of contents
・What is watercolor painting?
・Introducing recommended watercolor artists
・What is watercolor painting ?<br>I think the charm of watercolor painting is its transparency.
This transparency comes from "transparent watercolor paint".
Taking advantage of the fact that the underlying color can be seen through even when layered,
You can draw beautiful and fresh pictures with beautiful colors.
The difficult point is that because the underlying color shows through, the areas that overlap with the top color will appear to be a different color.
This way of producing color is called "heavy color".
Creating colors by mixing paints on a palette is called "color mixing".
When mixing colors, the color becomes muddy, but when using heavy colors, there is no muddying.
However, if you don't take into account the order in which you apply the colors, you won't get the desired color, so
In order to draw a work that matches your image, you need to draw in a planned order.
Also, white is generally not used in watercolors.
If you want to create a white color, use the color of the paper you are applying the paint on.
Therefore, the planned depiction mentioned above also includes the expression of white.
・Introducing recommended watercolor artists <br>From here, we will introduce the watercolor artists recommended by the author!
1.shimoji 
I live in Fukuoka Prefecture. I often draw imaginary scenery and emotions that cannot be sublimated.
"The price of fruit in your mouth" 
Artist page https://from-artist.com/collections/shimoji
2._m_art 
From an early age, he was fascinated by the variety of expressions created by drawing and color combinations, and decided to pursue a career in design.
After graduating from university, I worked in DTP design and jewelry design.
We are engaged in the sales business of original jewelry and works by overseas designers.
After getting married and having children, I became fascinated with the various artistic expressions of acrylic paintings again.
I continue to create it every day until now.
"oasis" 
Artist page https://from-artist.com/collections/_m_art
3.Yoko 
It depicts the free world of cats and birds traveling through the seasons.
Using art materials such as transparent watercolor and pen,
I draw on postcards and mini canvases.
I am self-taught in painting.
I would be happy if I could bring a little bit of happiness to everyone who views it, like a flower blooming every day.
"I met the moon" 
Artist page https://from-artist.com/collections/yoko
4. Shiromaro 
I often draw cats and fluffy creatures!
"White cat" 
Artist page https://from-artist.com/collections/shiromaro
5.Kazukura 
I would be happy if I could share the impressions I got in my daily life through my paintings, an office worker and watercolorist who travels around the world.
"Beach Bodyguard" 
Artist page https://from-artist.com/collections/kazukura
What did you think?
I would be very happy if it sparked your interest in watercolor painting!
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