Agustina Fernandez from Argentina shared her favorite watercolor palette and techniques:
Here’s a Q&A with Agustina:
Perché fai arte?
Mainly as a form of expression. I have always been involved in art in different ways. Art has always been my grounding, what connects me with myself. Now when I pick up a brush, I feel like the clock stops and the moment is pure present. That is priceless to me.
Da quanto tempo dipingi?
I feel like I have been painting forever. As a child I liked to write and draw. I also danced all my life and studied piano for a few years. My mother is a painter, so there have always been acrylics and colored pencils in my house to play with and explore. As for watercolor in particular, I started painting in 2020 during the pandemic and it was love at first sight. Since then I have not stopped taking classes and learning everything I can – it is a challenging technique that captivates me.
Hai seguito un corso di formazione artistica formale?
Not really, but I always consider it an ongoing subject of study.
Sei un artista professionista o un semplice appassionato?
Right now, art is a hobby for me. But since I love teaching and watercolors are my passion, I occasionally give online workshops. It is something that I enjoy a lot and I would like to continue growing in it.
Cosa ti ispira?
I look for artists who convey something to me, who surprise me. When I see an Instagram profile that leaves me speechless, I don’t hesitate to follow it, because it motivates me to challenge myself and explore different ways of doing things. Currently I am inspired by realism and contrasts.
Che tipo di musica ascolti mentre dipingi?
I listen to a variety, but mainly jazz, pop and French music.
Hai mai avuto un mentore?
Two of my watercolor teachers from whom I have learned a lot are Diego Eguinlian (Argentine) and Paz Sotomonte (Chilean).
Dipingi tutti i giorni?
No, unfortunately there are days when I work a lot and I don’t get to pick up a brush. But when I have time, I paint for long hours.
Dipingi un'opera alla volta o lavori su più opere contemporaneamente?
Sometimes I am working on two or three pieces at a time, but there is always a main one that I focus on.
Prima create un bozzetto concettuale?
Not really, I have done it a couple of times but I still don’t dare to compose. I feel like I am still exploring my technique and looking to improve it.
Preferisci dipingere in studio o all'aria aperta?
I prefer to paint in the studio with music and some good friends.
Quanti colori principali utilizzi?
Judging by my most worn-out watercolors, I would say no more than 7 colors.
Tubi, padelle o bastoncini?
I mostly use tubes that I have transferred to palettes to let dry.
Come fai a sapere che la tua opera è finita?
When I examine each space of my work over and over again and feel that I could not add, correct, or darken anything else. Also, when I start to feel bored, that is a very reliable internal clock that the artwork is definitely done.
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