Julie Bowland
Artist
Artist
Watercolors, Pastels, and the Kayak Diaries
Works on Paper
I have taken to remote waterways to paint and draw from my kayak. I love painting from the unique perspective of the water, immersed in my subject. The watercolor paintings are bright and full of light and air, reflecting a serene energy that speaks of the place, as well as changing feelings.
Soft pastels lend themselves to my direct, spontaneous approach; I make marks with a more delicate hand than the with the bold brushstrokes of thick paint. Layering pure pigment on paper lends a luminosity to the color, and the marks extend a lively energy to the drawing.
I call these painted observations from the water my Kayak Diaries.
Soft pastels lend themselves to my direct, spontaneous approach; I make marks with a more delicate hand than the with the bold brushstrokes of thick paint. Layering pure pigment on paper lends a luminosity to the color, and the marks extend a lively energy to the drawing.
I call these painted observations from the water my Kayak Diaries.
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