Niki Stylianou joins the “Ink on Paper” community

Sunday, January 12, 2025 – We are pleased to announce that Niki Stylianou is joining the emerging community of the action platform Ink On Paper, which highlights visual artists whose primary media of expression are ink and paper.Niki Stylianou was born in Athens. She studied Architecture at the National Technical…

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Portraits in watercolor: Fluidity, transparency, and expressive detail

Painting portraits in watercolor requires careful planning, control of water flow, and the ability to convey expressions with minimal brushstrokes. The use of transparent layers allows for smooth rendering of light and dark areas while preserving the freshness and vitality of the face. The process begins with a light sketch…

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Palimpsests of Memory at Chili Art Gallery

Thursday, January 9, 2025 - The art curator Paris Kapralos, in collaboration with 24 visual artists from Greece and Cyprus, invites you to visit the exhibition "Memory Palimpsests" and honor the opening with your presence on Thursday January 16, from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM.The exhibition, which explores memory as…

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Watercolor galaxies: Techniques of depth, light, and color harmony

Creating galaxies in watercolor is a technique that requires a combination of free-flowing colors and controlled brushstrokes to capture the depth and glow of the night sky. The process begins with selecting the right paper, ideally heavy-weight (300gsm), which can withstand large amounts of water and allow smooth blending of…

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Depicting water and the sea in watercolor

Depicting water and the sea in watercolor is a demanding but highly rewarding process that relies on understanding the nature of water and mastering techniques that convey transparency, movement, and reflections. To paint water realistically, begin by observing its characteristics. Water is transparent, but its reflections and depths are influenced…

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The sincerity of automatic gesture

Article by Ilias Kasselas on his painting, as part of his participation in the "Ink On Paper" community.The way I work can be briefly described as “automatic drawing with a marker on paper,” combined with a more conscious—perhaps traditional—approach to drawing and composition. This means that, for the most part,…

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Ink on Paper | Giannis Stamoulis joins the community

Saturday, November 9, 2024 – Yiannis Stamoulis is the newest member of the emerging community of the action platform Ink On Paper, which highlights visual artists whose primary media of expression are ink and paper.Yiannis Stamoulis was born in 1969 in Athens. He is a retired Lieutenant General of the…

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