José Herrera Gallegos shared some of his favorite tips and techniques with watercolor.
Here’s a Q&A with Jose:
Perché fai arte?
When I was a child, I realized that I had a certain ability to reproduce the world I saw. Now I make art because it serves as balance in a digitalized world and also allows me to celebrate culture.
Da quanto tempo dipingi?
I have kept my drawings since I was four years old. I formally started at seventeen and I have been living off my art since that age.
Hai seguito un corso di formazione artistica formale?
I never attended any art school; due to family issues I was not able to go to university. But I don’t say that I am self-taught, since we all at some point observe an artist develop their technique.
Sei un artista professionista o un semplice appassionato?
I am a full-time working artist.
Chi ti ispira?
Although I admire the great realism artists who capture nature, my main inspiration comes from surrealist painters – they influence my personal art. I am an admirer of Salvador Dalí, Maurits Escher, H.R. Giger and the great portrait painters like Rembrandt. From my country I really like Rafael Cauduro, who recently passed away.
Che tipo di musica ascolti mentre dipingi?
I mainly listen to heavy metal! But I have an eclectic music collection, including new age Cuban trova.
Hai mai avuto un mentore?
I don’t have a mentor as such, but I was fortunate to meet two or three really good artists in my city who were a great influence, helping me to consolidate my work years later.
Dipingi tutti i giorni?
My life is permeated by painting, but there are days when I like to do other things like meeting friends, going somewhere new, or playing a sport. A break is always good.
Dipingi un'opera alla volta o lavori su più opere contemporaneamente?
I paint at least two pieces at the same time – while one is drying, I start the other.
Prima create un bozzetto concettuale?
For my personal work, I always create a concept prior to an idea – I like to tell a story.
Preferisci dipingere in studio o all'aria aperta?
Both are important. The studio allows me to work more comprehensively with better concentration in the closed space, and painting outdoors allows me to train my eyes and appreciate things better.
Quanti colori principali utilizzi?
I really like the browns, then grays and turquoise blue.
Tubi, padelle o bastoncini?
Tubes allow more versatility.
Come fai a sapere che la tua opera è finita?
Well the typical answer is that you never know when a painting is finished. But I’ve definitely learned that over time, it’s not that difficult for me to determine if a piece is already at its completion point.
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