Technique
Edge is vital in a painting. It is used in various situation when you want to express transition, distance, connection or separation, and many more. Watercolor is the best medium when it comes to different edge quality, from the softest fading edge to the razor-sharp cutting edge.
Read More I paint with 50 shades of grey... no not the novel, but in watercolor!
As surprising as it may sound, most the color we see around us are just different hues of grey.
Color is vital, it can help a painting to express seasons, mood, and atmosphere
But people often overthink about color.
I believe that details don't make a painting. A successful painting relies on good composition, value, shapes, and color. Adding details will make a good painting great, but they do NOT make an unsuccessful painting works.
However, detail can be a great storytelling device.
