“Lavender in Provence”- transparent White Nights watercolours on Arches hot pressed cotton paper, 26x36cm, 300g/m. 2020.
Description
This watercolor painting depicts a vibrant field of lavender in bloom, rendered with a combination of loose washes, layered glazing, and expressive brushwork. The composition emphasizes the vertical rhythm of the lavender stalks, contrasted against a soft, atmospheric background of greens and yellows that suggest sunlight filtering through foliage. The lavender blossoms are painted in a range of purples, from deep violet to soft lilac, applied in transparent layers to capture their delicate texture. Wet-on-wet blending creates smooth transitions within the flower clusters, while wet-on-dry strokes define the elongated forms of the stalks. The variation in saturation—from intense, dark purples in the foreground to lighter, diffused tones in the background—creates depth and perspective. The stems are rendered with fine, sweeping strokes of green, layered with subtle variations in tone to suggest movement and density. Their diagonal orientation adds a sense of liveliness, as if swaying gently in the breeze. The background is treated with broad, diffused washes of green and yellow, applied wet-on-wet to create a soft, mottled effect that suggests foliage and sunlight without defining specific forms. This atmospheric treatment enhances the vibrancy of the lavender and situates the flowers within a natural, sunlit environment. White highlights, achieved through lifting and splattering techniques, add sparkle and luminosity, suggesting light reflecting off blossoms and leaves. These scattered accents contribute to the impression of dappled sunlight and enhance the freshness of the scene.
To see how I painted this watercolor, you can check my YouTube channel, here.
After purchasing you will receive the painting rolled in a cardboard tube, so that it will not be affected during shipping. No frame is included.
DUE TO THE DIFFERENCES IN MONITOR SETTINGS, COLOR MAY SEEM DIFFERENT IN REALITY THAN ON SCREEN.
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