“Waves”- transparent White Nights watercolours and white tempera on Saunders Waterford cold pressed cotton paper, 26x36cm, 2021.
This painting has won the Talent Prize Award in the Art Show International’s 2nd Water international juried art competition.
Description
This watercolor painting is a wave study, executed with expressive washes, layered tones, and dynamic brushwork that capture the raw energy and movement of the sea. The composition is dominated by surging waves, their crests breaking into foam and spray, while the deeper waters roll with shifting light and shadow. I used a monochromatic palette of indigo and ultramarine, using wet-on-wet washes to create smooth transitions between the darker troughs and lighter crests of the waves. The depth of the ocean is conveyed through layered glazing, with transparent blues building into rich, velvety tones that suggest both weight and motion. Foam and spray are rendered with spattered white tempera and the preservation of untouched paper, allowing bright whites to emerge against the darker washes. Dry brush strokes and splattering techniques create the illusion of fine spray and turbulent energy at the wave tops, enhancing the sense of immediacy and movement. The foreground waves are painted with bold, angular strokes, their sharp contrasts and textured edges emphasizing the power of the surf. In contrast, the background waves are softened with blended washes, receding into atmospheric perspective and giving the painting a sense of vastness. The interplay of light and shadow across the water is achieved through careful layering, with darker pigments anchoring the troughs and lighter tones highlighting the crests. This tonal variation creates rhythm and flow, guiding the eye across the surface of the sea.
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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