An abstract watercolour with a sense of fluidity. A base of watercolour paint complemented by various types of pen and ink. The pen actually follows and complements the paint, a kind of dance between solid and liquid in which the viewer discovers something new each time.
I choose colour combinations in watercolour and let them flow softly into each other without losing their colour strength. I look for expression that is balanced so that the whole image remains exciting.
Then I complement it with various media such as pen, pastel, ink and coloured pencil. I let myself be guided by the watercolour and supplement where 'necessary'. It is therefore purely by feel, a natural balance between empty and filled.
In this work, the shape of a cat and a jellyfish emerged, hence the title. By following the shapes of the watercolour, shapes or figures emerge intuitively but also by following the 'empty' planes.
In this work, I wanted to see if I could also work well with this watercolour technique on a larger surface. I needed to be able to work faster and thus dare to trust my intuition more.
In addition to my work as an interior designer, I really enjoy unleashing my creativity on paintings but also on furniture, vases, wooden masks, bowls, etc.
Interior artist might therefore be a better description than designer or artist, because why choose?..
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