What a splendid thing watercolour is to express atmosphere and distance, so that the figure is surrounded by air and can breathe in it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Watercolour painting is praised for its ability to show space and air around a subject.
- In plain terms
- Watercolour is great at showing air and space around a figure.
- What can you take from it?
- Use techniques that let subjects breathe in space.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you create space in your work?
- What medium best shows atmosphere?
Another view
Watercolour can be difficult to control for precise results.
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