Aquarelle Realism: The Ultimate Guide
Part 1 - Modern Cars
Part 1 - Modern Cars
Art Monday Series
Post 19
Today we travel deeper into the aquarelle painting technique. The painting we will use to demonstrate these specific points is the Porsche 911 Turbo.
A great reference photo, taken either in the natural light or professionally lit studio – is a must. The better the photograph - the more exquisite the detail you can get from it, and the more realistic the final impression will be. Don’t forget, painting is still an impression of something, and it should capture the likeness of the object, as well as have all the added elements, which spell out your personal artist style.
When you find a way to put your soul inside the painting, much like a great singer puts their soul into the song – those called to see it will appreciate it all the more. In fact, I will go as far as to say that the personal touch is something to be cultivated and perfected constantly, with each new work, as techniques can be mastered and many other areas can be learned, but your unique way of portraying your subjects will forever be branded with your artistic expression. Try and preserve this in every work you produce.
As important is your initial drawing, the setting of the scene, and the accurate (to your own requirement, of course) representation of your subject. The closer you get to its essence in the drawing (and for the purpose of a watercolour painting – this needn’t be too detailed, just an outline will suffice, and everything else you can carry in your mind) – the happier you will be with the end result. And make no mistake – you have to be satisfied first and foremost both: that it is completed and that it is completed to your own high standard, and then this will automatically be translated to the viewer when they set their eyes upon it.
I love using this painting to demonstrate the depth of field in the aquarelle medium. I have deliberately blurred the background hill to simple (and seemingly repeated) colours and shapes pattern. Even with such a little recognisable detail – it is obvious that the car is parked on the side of the small lake, and the immediate focus falls straight away where I wanted it to be. There is no doubt about the adoration of the car’s lines, the interesting angle and the uniformity of detail.
Such precise technology required attention to every detail – revealing its overall beauty and harmony between power and design. There could have been no loose and random brushstrokes within the curves of its gorgeous shape. Yes, the bodywork colour is (as always) applied in a traditional watercolour way: wet on wet, but controlled within each segment with intent. The soft blending allows the light to bounce off the car and make it appear shiny and three dimensional. Apart from the body panels, glass areas on the car are my favourite parts to paint. They help bring it to life and make it look real.
The colour palette is fairly simple, again – the only intent us to make the star shine as much as possible in every way possible. I trust you will enjoy the closer look and – if you have them - don’t hesitate to send any questions about the technique used my way, and I will be happy to get back to you.
* * * * The Exclusive Update – 310 Days to Dream * * * *
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Today was a lovely day for so many things. I love painting on Mondays, for a longer time than most days. Then the beginning of the spring cleaning (while it’s still spring) in the bedroom, starting with the winter wardrobe, washing and drying of the clean clothes outside on the line – in the sun and the wind, and the precious time spent in the garden. And then sewing in the evening, before settling down to write this to you. I am looking forward to more days with these activities in the coming weeks. It feels such a productive day, because of the long daytime hours. I really appreciate that, and the bright days, above all.
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Feeling of the day is accomplished! I didn’t even mention one-third of the activities I got done today in the above paragraph. Some days do have a more powerful energy flow and I am grateful for them. They balance the more reflective, or tech days when attention is focused on a very small thing on the screen for longer periods of time. To feel completely free to move and to be everywhere – feels so good today.
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As I mentioned in paragraph one above, more of the activities of sorting through my creative sewing projects will begin to happen on days I feel inspired – and the big, I mean BIG clear out in the bedroom has to start happening in the next 1-2 weeks.
Something exciting is in the pipeline for this coming Sunday for This is Your Moment podcast. There may be a LIVE streaming episode – the very first one, to mark the tenth episode and our progress with 365 Days to Dream challenges. Stay tuned for more information, as I will share it here first.
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This is the sacred place between our souls. Thank you for sharing your visions, dreams and ideas. Your courage to be vulnerably seen will always be respected, and you will be treated with nothing but kindness and compassion. ♡
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P.S. One to pin and save for later? You're welcome!
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