As a kid I loved to draw and wouldn't share my beloved pencils and crayons with anyone. I had a pink plastic pencil case with a zip and a little pocket on the front that I kept my eraser in. When I grew older I began to love painting more and used watercolour as a medium. I like paintings with detail, but not abstract. Wildlife paintings, not portraits so much, and landscapes. Robert Bateman is an incredible wildlife artist, his paintings are like photographs and to me, that is real talent. Landscapes, Constable and Turner, who apparently hated each other. Robert Bateman compared to my effort. The master first, of course..
Sorry, lighting's not great.
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I have two loves ; Impressionism and super, (or Hyper), realism.
Impressionism for all the ' feel they create with the light ....it's amazing how they get a subject perfect - with imperfection . How the light dictates everything .
And super realism for the intense skill and amazing eye. How do they do that ? How can they see in such incredible detail they can analyze beyond realism ? It's just stunning .
Edit : and painting with watercolors -.i love the randomness it enforces into my work .
@SW-User no I don't think so, just a modern example I liked .
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@OogieBoogie I saw something similar in the window along the Kings Road, St Leonards. I photographed it, but could not capture it in a watercolour. I suspect I tore it up.
@SW-User I've attempted to do this style of art and it needs a totally different approach , tools and mindset . You really have to loosen the way you see. Restricting yourself to thick paint and a big ass spatula helps a lot 😂
