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…
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,…
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…
The history of watercolor dates back to antiquity, with early forms appearing in Egypt and China, where artists used water-soluble pigments for wall paintings and manuscript decorations. However, watercolor as an independent art form developed in Europe during the Renaissance, mainly by artists such as Albrecht Dürer in Germany, who…
Sunday, October 20, 2024 – The community of the initiative Ink On Paper, which highlights visual artists whose primary media of expression are ink and paper, announces the participation of Spyros Dombris.Spyros Dombris was born in Larissa in July 1997 and is originally from Tyrnavos. He specializes in the field…
Thursday, October 10, 2024 – The community of the initiative Ink On Paper, which highlights visual artists whose primary media of expression are ink and paper, announces the participation of Pepi Karagiannaki.Pepi Karagiannaki was born, lives, and works in Thessaloniki. She graduated from the School of Fine Arts at Aristotle…
Tuesday, October 8, 2024 – The community of the initiative Ink On Paper, which highlights visual artists whose primary media of expression are ink and paper, announces the participation of Chryssa Tsovili.Chryssa Tsovili was born in 1977 in Athens. In 2002, she graduated with distinction from the School of Fine…
Sunday, October 6, 2024 – The community of the initiative Ink On Paper, which highlights visual artists whose primary media of expression are ink and paper, announces the participation of Heo Tsop.Giorgos Tsopanos (Heo Tsop) lives and works in Athens. He is a self-taught painter/illustrator and is also involved in…
Friday, October 4, 2024 – The community of the initiative Ink On Paper, which highlights visual artists whose primary media of expression are ink and paper, announces the participation of George Afentakis.George Afentakis was born in Athens in 1980. He studied Printmaking and Graphic Design and completed a postgraduate program…
The masking technique in watercolor is a method that allows artists to protect specific areas of the paper from paint, keeping them white or unpainted. Masking fluid or masking tape is applied to the areas to be preserved. Once the painting process is complete and the paint has dried, the…
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ARTgrID is a professional services platform for visual arts that systematically addresses the promotion and dissemination of high-quality contemporary Greek Art worldwide. Recognising Art as a universal asset and the internet as a valuable arena for transparency, equal opportunities, and access to Cultural goods, the platform offers artists novel avenues of promotion. Additionally, it assists professionals such as Museums, Art Spaces, Curators / Exhibition Organisers, symposium and art festival organisers in converting and hosting their exhibitions & events into digital formats. Moreover, it collaborates with collectives, associations, and artistic groups, providing services for organisation, promotion, and sales. This includes facilitating both physical exhibitions and digital initiatives. The company boasts a network of highly specialised partners in artistic, legal, investment, and visual communication matters. This empowers the platform to present art enthusiasts with new artistic horizons. Furthermore, ARTgrID creates content and offers advisory services through dedicated partners catering to architects, decorators, as well as professionals in the hospitality, catering, and high-aesthetics event organising sectors.
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