Julie Ann Karlsson came to us LIVE from Sweden on Friday, April 29th at 10:30am Pacific via Zoom to discuss her watercolor techniques.

Here’s a quick Q&A with Julie Ann:

Warum machst du Kunst?
Making art and being creative is as much a part of me as my hair, my laugh, my personality. It makes me glad, feeds my soul and is a reflection of the GREAT Creator!

Wie lange malen Sie schon?
I began painting as a child, but began to paint more seriously in my 20´s.

Haben Sie eine formale künstlerische Ausbildung genossen?
No formal art training to speak of. I have had the privilege of spending time with artists throughout my life and “caught the bug!”  I am so grateful for all the encouragement, tips and shared insights from the artists in my school of life.

Sind Sie ein professioneller Künstler oder ein Hobbykünstler?
I paint and teach painting/esthetic arts—and love it!

Was inspiriert dich?
Inspiration is all around me, from the colors in our amazing long sunrises here in Sweden, to the intricate details in flowers, the expressions of shadows and light . . . Creation is inspiring! I also am inspired by exploring new techniques, trying to find different ways to do things and creative ways to inspire and teach my students. Teaching has probably been the most broadening influence in my artistic journey. Since I first tried DANIEL SMITH Watercolors over 20 years ago, the addictive magic color combinations and unique personalities of each one keep me experimenting and constantly in a state of childish awe, suggesting new ideas and expressions.

Welche Musik hörst du beim Malen?
That can depend on what I´m painting or what type of mood I´m striving to achieve. I feel moved and inspired by contemporary Christian music, energized by blue grass and lifted by classical music.

Hattest du einen Mentor?
Many people have played an important part in my creative life over the years, sharing their life wisdom and encouraging me. I also have a very creative family (rife with artists and creative types!) whose ideas and critiques mean a lot.

Malst du jeden Tag?
I try to paint at least a little bit most days. During times when the painting doesn´t happen on paper or canvas, I spend time soaking in what is around me, creating paintings in my mind to be retrieved at a later time.

Malst du ein Bild nach dem anderen oder arbeitest du an mehreren gleichzeitig?
I usually have several paintings in the works at the same time, often trying out different ways of painting similar subjects. They don´t all get finished…

Erstellen Sie zuerst ein Konzept?
I have an image in my mind that can come together over days or months—or all at once. I usually go straight to painting it.

Malen Sie lieber im Atelier oder im Freien?
Usually I paint in my studio or somewhere around my home. In more recent years I´ve enjoyed painting en plein air more and more, especially together with others.

Wie viele Kernfarben verwenden Sie?
Generally from 3 to a gazillion! That’s like asking me how many flavors I can taste. ALWAYS lots of blues!

Tuben, Pfannen oder Stäbe?
While I prefer tubes (which are also great for sharing), I find pans and sticks to be handy on the go, and have them both in my travel sets.

Woran erkennen Sie, dass Ihr Werk fertig ist?
Usually it’s when the shadows are in place and they create contrasts to highlight what I´m trying to achieve. BUT I´ve been known to take a watercolor out of a frame and…

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