Thursday, December 13, 2012

Facts About Abstract Watercolor Painting

By Celia Hall


The pairing of watercolor and abstract art is known as abstract watercolor painting. Abstraction in art is not designed to represent the recognizable or external realities of the world. Though it does strive to create its own visual language through use of textures, colors, forms and shapes. Watercolor is a form of painting that creates luminous and transparent designs because pigment that is used has very little fillers that obscure the pigment colors.

Standard materials used for this work are not very experience. With this kind of art, you will need a pencil, paints, brushes, paper compatible with the paints and time. Most art pieces require thought and time in the process. Artists with all types of experience levels do this kind of work, whether students new to the craft or seasoned painters who have done the work for many years.

There is a common assumption that art with abstraction allows for anything. Although most art forms do not have strict rules, it is recommended that artists who are interested in this style learn more about the techniques and methods before diving in. Visual elements common for these art pieces: pattern, texture, shape, line, color and form.

Abstract is known to have the reality removed from the imagery of a piece. This may be a complete, slight or partial removal depending on the style of the artist. Most of these works are versatile. That is, the finished piece can be presented in different angles and still look like a piece of art.

There are several different techniques that can be applied with this method. The style itself is known to be quite demanding for artists. Unlike oil and acrylic paints, these paints do not stay exactly where they are placed. It also takes longer to dry and may require the use of more paint. This is usually the result of the water that is used with the paint.

A major difficulty with this type of paint is being able to anticipate how the water will react, instead of controlling its behavior. Washes and glazes, wet in wet, mixing, diluting, minimal palettes, lightfastness and drybrush are some commonly used techniques with watercolors.

Watercolor painting dates back centuries. The old art is seen in the cave paintings of Paleolithic Europe. In the past, Baroque easel artists mostly used this medium for copies, sketches and cartoons. With time, the medium evolved and became more popular. Nowadays, the paints that are used are just as durable and pigmented as oil and acrylic types. Abstract art also has a rich history, which began with mostly geometric, simple and linear forms.

Abstract watercolor painting involves the pairing of watercolors and abstraction. Artists from all levels of experiences do this type of style. In order to master the form, it is recommended that artists learn basics, including how to work with the medium. Like most artwork, time and thought are large parts of the process.




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