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The world of watercolor
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WHY WATERCOLOR?
Transparency and Luminosity
From an artistic standpoint, watercolor's allure lies in its inherent luminosity and transparency, allowing light to interact with pigments and create a unique, glowing effect. This characteristic enables artists to build depth through layered washes, capturing subtle variations in color and atmosphere. The fluidity of watercolor encourages spontaneous and expressive mark-making, fostering a sense of freedom and leading to beautiful, unpredictable results.
Its ability to convey ethereal qualities, like light and mood, makes it ideal for capturing landscapes and emotional nuances. Furthermore, the versatility of watercolor techniques, from delicate washes to bold strokes, empowers artists to achieve diverse textures and effects, making it a powerful tool for both detailed and expressive artistic endeavors.
WATERCOLOR ARTISTS
| Artist | Dates | Country | Style | Famous painting | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Blake | 1757-1827 | England | Romanticism | The Ancient of Days | An poet, painter, and printmaker, Blake used watercolor to create visionary and mystical works. |
| John James Audubon | 1785-1851 | America | Naturalism | Carolina Parrot | An ornithologist and artist, famous for his detailed watercolor illustrations of birds in "The Birds of America." |
| Paul Cézanne | 1839-1906 | France | Impressionism | The Large Bathers | An artist and Post-Impressionist painter. His watercolor works were an important part of his artistic process. |
| Georgia O'Keeffe | 1887-1986 | America | Modernism | Jimson Weed | A modernist artist, O'Keeffe used watercolor to create vibrant and abstract depictions of flowers and landscapes. |
| Paul Klee | 1879-1940 | Germany | Expressionism | Castle and Sun | An artist. His works are highly individual, and in many cases use watercolor in very unique ways. |
| Andrew Wyeth | 1917-2009 | America | Realism | Christina's World | A realist painter, known for his detailed and evocative watercolor and tempera paintings. |
CAFĒS
My favourite art cafēs in Rome
Ultrablu
Ultrablu is more than just a cafe; it's a multidisciplinary space in Rome that combines a visual and performing arts atelier, a gallery, an event space, a publishing house, a bookshop, and a cafe-cocktail bar.
Address:
Piazza Americo Capponi, 7, 00193 Roma RM
What I like about it
The place focuses on promoting art and culture generated by neurodiversity, creating a welcoming and relaxing environment. The cafe offers healthy and sustainable food from small producers and various culinary traditions, along with classic and personalized cocktails inspired by Ultrablu's events.
Cafē Canova
Caffe Canova Tadolini is a unique museum-atelier and cafe in Rome. It's known for its stunning setting, where you can enjoy coffee, drinks, and meals surrounded by classical sculptures from the workshops of Antonio Canova and his pupil Adamo Tadolini.The atelier remained in the Tadolini family until 1967, and today, it preserves the memory of two centuries of Italian sculpture.
Address:
Via del Babuino, 150/a, 00187 Roma RM
What I like about it
The cafe offers a selection of dishes and beverages in an environment steeped in art and beauty. It can sometimes be hard to get a spot, but for the beauty it provides it's worth a try.