“Plitvice Lakes”, Croatia- transparent White Nights watercolours on Saunders Waterford cold pressed cotton paper, 300g/m, 24x34cm. 2021
Description
This watercolor painting depicts a tranquil lakeside scene, executed with luminous washes, layered glazing, and delicate brushwork that capture both the clarity of the water and the lushness of the surrounding landscape. The composition draws the viewer’s eye from the shaded foreground ripples to the sunlit expanse of the lake, framed by overhanging branches and distant cliffs. The water is the central focus, painted with transparent washes of turquoise, aquamarine, and deep blue. Wet-on-wet blending creates smooth transitions between light and shadow, while broken, horizontal brushstrokes suggest gentle ripples across the surface. The reflections of the trees and sky are layered with glazing, giving the water depth and movement. Subtle lifting techniques preserve highlights, allowing the white of the paper to shine through as sparkling light on the surface. In the foreground, darker tones and sharper brushstrokes capture the shadowed ripples. The interplay of warm sandy tones beneath the water and cool blues above creates a striking contrast that emphasizes the lake’s clarity. The overhanging branches are painted with wet-on-dry precision, their leaves rendered in varied greens with touches of yellow to suggest sunlight filtering through. Fine, linear strokes depict the delicate twigs, while the looser foliage is achieved with layered washes and dry brush textures. The distant cliffs and hills are softened with muted washes of gray, green, and violet, applied with atmospheric perspective to push them into the background. The wooden walkway along the right side is painted with fine, controlled strokes, adding a structural element that contrasts with the organic forms of water and foliage. The sky is rendered with a light wash of blue, softened with hints of cloud through lifting, providing a calm backdrop that enhances the vibrancy of the water below.
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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