Johnny Patramanis came to us LIVE from Greece on Friday, June 24th to talk about his palette and watercolor techniques. Here’s a brief Q&A with Johnny:

Waarom maak je kunst? 

How was this painting created? That question made me an artist. The struggle and frustration of creating a painting. I just enjoy the process.

How long have you been painting – did you have formal training? 

I started drawing/painting in 2010, but professionally since 2019. I studied Visual and Applied Arts at the University of Western Macedonia and I completed my studies in Fine Arts.

Ben je een professioneel kunstenaar of een hobbyist? 

I’m a professional artist.

Who inspires you – have you had a mentor? 

I like to study the work of the old masters – they got me into painting, and they keep me going. George Politis has helped me a lot in my career.

Naar wat voor muziek luister je tijdens het schilderen?

I like to listen to rock and metal music while I work.

Schildert u elke dag?

I try to, but now and then I like to take small breaks just to clear my head.

Schildert u één stuk tegelijk of werkt u aan meerdere tegelijk?

I prefer to work on one piece at a time.

Schildert u liever in een atelier of in de buitenlucht?

I would call myself a studio painter, but I’ll not refuse a plein air opportunity.

Which core colors do you use?

These are the five colors that I always use:  Gebrande Sienna Licht, Pyrrol Scarlet, Schaduwviolet, Echte Piemontite En Lavendel, but every painting is different, so I like to experiment with many color combinations and choices.

Buisjes, pannen of stokjes?

I prefer tubes.

How do you know when your piece is finished?

For me, when I think that my painting is finished, I leave it aside for a couple hours, or even days, and then look at it with fresh eyes. If I find something that I can improve, I continue.

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Doe elke week online met ons mee voor een Een persoonlijk gesprek van dichtbij with Daniel Smith CEO and Owner, John Cogley and guest artists from around the world. On Thursdays, John highlights various features of our products and answers your questions. On Fridays, a guest artist follows up to share how they incorporate those features into their art.

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