Rafael Pita from Brazil shared his favorite palette and watercolor techniques:
Here’s a Q&A with Rafael:
Waarom maak je kunst?
Because I need to express myself. Art is connected with my mood and my emotions. When I go a long time without it, I don’t feel good.
Hoe lang schilder je al?
I have been drawing since I was a child, but I started watercolor painting in 2006.
Heb je een formele kunstopleiding gevolgd?
I studied drawing for comic books at a school called Quanta in São Paulo. The first class I had about colors was by chance – it was not in my plans, but it was something that found me. After that class, my learning process became self-taught.
Ben je een professioneel kunstenaar of een hobbyist?
It was never a hobby, even in the beginning when I was still studying drawing, My goal was always to work with art. I started teaching art classes as soon as possible and took jobs as an illustrator.
Wat inspireert je?
I like varied themes – but some flow more easily for me, like natural landscapes, seascapes and houses. Whatever the theme, I’m always looking for the most pleasing compositions.
Naar wat voor muziek luister je tijdens het schilderen?
Light instrumental music like indie and folk, or sometimes Christian music. Sometimes I listen to lectures or sermons while painting.
Heb je een mentor gehad?
Not as a teacher, but there is a Brazilian watercolorist named Antonio Giacomin who greatly inspires me.
Schildert u elke dag?
I wish I could, but I have too many administrative tasks. As a working artist, it’s not only about painting.
Schildert u één stuk tegelijk of werkt u aan meerdere tegelijk?
Much of my painting lately has been for teaching classes, so I’m producing isolated pieces with a specific purpose. I would like to produce a more personal series of work, but I haven’t managed to start yet. It’s a very important project for me though – I will make the time!
Maak je eerst een concepttekening?
Yes, I always use planning tools in my creative process, which is exactly the point I help my students explore in depth.
Schildert u liever in een atelier of in de buitenlucht?
Plein air is wonderful, but I need time, so the studio is more practical. It also depends a lot on the purpose of my work – if I am teaching or painting for commission. I am actually planning a plein air course now.
Hoeveel basiskleuren gebruikt u?
My basic palette has 12 colors: Joseph Z’s Cool Grey, Quinacridone Sienna, Yellow Ochre, Karmijn, Cadmiumrood, gemiddelde tint, Cadmiumgeel, gemiddelde tint, Phthalo Green Blue Shade, Ultramarijnblauw, Kobaltblauw, Phthalo Blue Green Shade, Koningsblauw, En Lavendel.
Buisjes, pannen of stokjes?
Buizen.
How do you know that your piece is complete?
When the piece is almost finished, I usually give it some time, then I look from a distance to see if there’s something undesired or that needs touch-ups. But when I start to make touch-ups that don’t add any quality to the piece, then I already know that it is passed time to stop!
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