西尔维娅·特拉德 from Brazil shared her favorite watercolor tips and techniques:

Here’s a Q&A with Silvia:

你为什么创作艺术?

I never thought about not making art – it is my essence, my source of vital energy.

你画画多久了?

Since I was 4 years old!

你接受过正规的艺术训练吗?

Yes, I graduated with a degree in architecture and studied art in many ateliers in São Paulo, Brazil and Italy.

你是职业艺术家还是业余爱好者?

I have always worked as a professional artist and have raised my children with this job.

什么能激励你?

The richness and beauty of nature in my country inspire me to create art that reminds us to care for and preserve our planet.

你画画的时候喜欢听什么类型的音乐?

I like silence most of the time or meditation music.

你有没有过导师?

No, but I admire many artists.

你每天都画画吗?

是的。.

你是一次只画一幅画,还是同时画好几幅?

I work on several paintings at the same time.

你会先创作概念作品吗?

I work in a series – the first piece leads to the others.

你更喜欢在画室里作画还是户外写生?

Studio.

你们使用了多少种核心颜色?

This depends on the subject, but I use an average of 10 to 20 colors.

管状、盘状还是棒状?

Tubes and sticks.

你使用遮蔽液吗?

Sometimes.

你如何判断你的作品是否完成?

When I feel it is complete – when there is nothing else to do!

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