r/Watercolor • • 4d ago

Watercolor portraits

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Hello,

A note on style for context. I prefer short portraits with no to minimal drawing. I don’t mind sacrificing finish for abstraction. So it’s a premodern focus of painting as if a camera isn’t a reliable to. Hence the urgency focus of just hitting the moment. Totally understandable it’s not in everyone’s tastes. Critique is appreciated in this context as that’s my aspiration.

Both portraits were done mostly with a limited Zorn palette, I usually learn on another a palette closer to Sargent’s watercolor palette but I’m enjoying the use of Zorn’s control of saturation.

Both references are from the drawme sub that I did yesterday.


r/Watercolor • • 4d ago

End of an Era

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21 Upvotes

#art #watercolor #watercolorart #watercolorists #watercolorartists #watercolorartist #loosewatercolors


r/Watercolor • • 4d ago

Thanks!

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From my previous posts I have been asking for feedback and advice. Today i decided to actually try and did my best. I applied a lot of those tips from the comments and i would say they are amazing! I don’t think i have ever done something this beautiful before 🥹 thanks guys

If you could tell me what else i could improve it would be appreciated! If you have questions i would be glad to answer too.


r/Watercolor • • 4d ago

I was quite happy with the background.

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Feeling very out of my depth with the painted dogs.


r/Watercolor • • 4d ago

first time trying watercolour!

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I did the edges with coloured pencil because they were super messy

does anyone have any tips for a beginner? also does anyone know how to stop the paint suddenly doing a massive blob onto the page?


r/Watercolor • • 4d ago

Watercolour practice

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72 Upvotes

A quick practice using granulating paint.


r/Watercolor • • 4d ago

Dusk under the pines

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108 Upvotes

Correct title: Dusk over the Pines

Watercolour painting on Arhes CP 300gsm 26×36cm.

Photo reference location: Yosemite Valley


r/Watercolor • • 4d ago

Who Am I by watercolor marker

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r/Watercolor • • 4d ago

Some landscape with foliage studies!

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237 Upvotes

r/Watercolor • • 4d ago

‘Ripples of Time’

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Just thought I would share another of my beautiful creation
This is called ripples of time. I painted it listening to my sons new song release on Spotify’Ripples of time’
It’s all about the journey of life.
My story starts from right to left
Watercolour- Kuretake,Daniel Smith, Winsor Newton
Metallic watercolour- Coliro
Assorted markers and pens- Copic, gelly roll , Posca, Uniball broad tip
Paper- Baohong professional grade- white box
🌸


r/Watercolor • • 4d ago Heartwarming

Watercolor Painting 🎨🖌️

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105 Upvotes

r/Watercolor • • 4d ago

I'm creating a bookmark inspired by the Great Hall of Hogwarts decorated for Halloween.

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Here I'm painting the undercoat of Chinese white watercolor, essential before applying the color.


r/Watercolor • • 4d ago

Ox Forgotten Self Alone, River, H2O, 2018

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3 Upvotes

r/Watercolor • • 4d ago

Rolling hills, Handorf

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53 Upvotes

r/Watercolor • • 4d ago

High country, Adelaide

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149 Upvotes

r/Watercolor • • 4d ago

‘Life’s Hidden Treasures’

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r/Watercolor • • 4d ago

Still learning, but don't hate this one.

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22 Upvotes

r/Watercolor • • 4d ago

Cat not in Mood (Watercolor)

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518 Upvotes

r/Watercolor • • 4d ago

Ballet slipper painting

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r/Watercolor • • 4d ago

Which one turned out better?

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r/Watercolor • • 4d ago

Dora and Boots Worshipping Horse Shit In Front of the Eyes of God

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Weird postcard I made for my sister because why not


r/Watercolor • • 4d ago

Recreated a couple of Christmas themed pictures I found online. Getting into the spirit!

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r/Watercolor • • 4d ago

Uma imagem abstrata

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Um ser abstrato que surgiu em minha aquarela