In the art world there has been one medium which has lasted throughout the ages. From when man first started daubing on cave walls right up to the present day it has remained largely the same. Those early cave painters would dig pigments from the earth mix them with water and then paint their cave walls, with the exception of digging up their own pigments modern painters still follow the same format. This is the realm of the water color artists.
Despite it being a popular form of art, it is very difficult to become a master of. For many their first experience will have been gained as a child, sat at a newspaper covered table. Wielding a brush in one hand whilst sat in front of a paint set, a book and a jam jar full of water. Those basic requirements are still the same today, whether it be a child painting or a professional.
This might go a long way to explain why this medium still endures. Even the monks in their abbeys would use the same principles as they created their impressive illustrated manuscripts. Also the acclaimed Old Masters will have also explored and used this art form.
The reach in popularity for this style really is worldwide. There are many different styles, such as Asian and European but it is a simple matter to note the differences. It has to be said that it has not always been quite so popular, but today there are full classes everywhere.
Nowadays its also possible to try learning from books or CDs, without any form of human interaction. You can even try learning from the Internet where it is easier to see various techniques. If you don't understand something you can replay the particular clip until it does make sense. A far cry from how it used to be.
Even the nobility of Europe dabbled in this way of painting. They gained instruction directly from the painters of the day. Those who were in not such a high position created clubs and experimented between themselves. There were others who preferred their own company, and so ventured into remote areas with their equipment where they too cold experiment with light and color.
Many feel that it was the English during the 18th Century who raised the form to a new level. It has to be said that the style was certainly more popular within the British Isles than on the continent. There are various names put forward as being the spark that lit the fire of popularity within the British Isles. Some will say that it started with a man called Sandby, others will indicate that it was Turner.
Everyday, somebody, somewhere is practicing this art form, the reason for their inspiration can be numerous, but they feel a need to put down what they can see in their mind's eye. It might be an abstract work, or the more traditional realism which everyone routinely associates with water color artists. It is an all encompassing style and any can join in, no matter their station in life. The cost of equipment is minimal, so maybe this has inspired you to go out and create your very own masterpiece.
Despite it being a popular form of art, it is very difficult to become a master of. For many their first experience will have been gained as a child, sat at a newspaper covered table. Wielding a brush in one hand whilst sat in front of a paint set, a book and a jam jar full of water. Those basic requirements are still the same today, whether it be a child painting or a professional.
This might go a long way to explain why this medium still endures. Even the monks in their abbeys would use the same principles as they created their impressive illustrated manuscripts. Also the acclaimed Old Masters will have also explored and used this art form.
The reach in popularity for this style really is worldwide. There are many different styles, such as Asian and European but it is a simple matter to note the differences. It has to be said that it has not always been quite so popular, but today there are full classes everywhere.
Nowadays its also possible to try learning from books or CDs, without any form of human interaction. You can even try learning from the Internet where it is easier to see various techniques. If you don't understand something you can replay the particular clip until it does make sense. A far cry from how it used to be.
Even the nobility of Europe dabbled in this way of painting. They gained instruction directly from the painters of the day. Those who were in not such a high position created clubs and experimented between themselves. There were others who preferred their own company, and so ventured into remote areas with their equipment where they too cold experiment with light and color.
Many feel that it was the English during the 18th Century who raised the form to a new level. It has to be said that the style was certainly more popular within the British Isles than on the continent. There are various names put forward as being the spark that lit the fire of popularity within the British Isles. Some will say that it started with a man called Sandby, others will indicate that it was Turner.
Everyday, somebody, somewhere is practicing this art form, the reason for their inspiration can be numerous, but they feel a need to put down what they can see in their mind's eye. It might be an abstract work, or the more traditional realism which everyone routinely associates with water color artists. It is an all encompassing style and any can join in, no matter their station in life. The cost of equipment is minimal, so maybe this has inspired you to go out and create your very own masterpiece.
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