Vibrant, Expressive Watercolors by Carol Sue Witt I Artsy Shark

Watercolorist Carol Sue Witt shares a stunning collection of paintings that clearly show the spontaneity of her medium. View much more of her portfolio on her web-site.

“Low Water Crossing” watercolor, 32″ x 22″

My major intention in portray has been to capture a moment, a sensation but the a lot more I paint, the additional I comprehend what I definitely want to capture is you. I want you to experience an emotion, remember a moment or even want to convey you with the magic of watercolor.

Why watercolor? The blending of clear colours results in a new end result. The unanticipated shapes force me to investigate facets that I could by no means anticipate, building each individual portray a discovery.

“Jump in…the Water’s Fine” watercolor, 15″ x 11″

As a armed forces brat traveling the environment with my moms and dads, I constantly carried my artwork with me. I was more prolific than exact. Somewhere together the way I obtained a smaller watercolor set—and the brush freed me.

“Show Off” watercolor, 24″ x 18″

When I was in ninth grade, residing in Munich in a US Military sophisticated, I was authorized to paint the a few-story home windows of our quarters for the holidays. With the lights on all evening, it had the magical look of stained glass. It even built the newspaper!

“Puttin Out the Glitz” watercolor, 30″ x 22″

For the very first time, I recognized that other men and women may like my art that it could be a delight for them, not just for me.

My superior university artwork instructor designed her mark, and as I headed off to college or university I thoroughly supposed to model my vocation on hers by obtaining a diploma in Art Education and learning. With the Vietnam war at the forefront, I discovered I could not continue to be targeted on my reports, so with a very well-having to pay position in hand (I’ve always experienced a enthusiasm for income!) I still left college without the need of acquiring my degree and set aside my inventive aims for some time.

“Golden Coast” watercolor, 24″ x 20″

Artwork, having said that, was constantly in my life—from operating on wall murals to staying the “Art Lady” at my children’s schools to portray household portraits and making posters for situations. Inevitably, I realized that painting for some others was delaying my own art. In the 90’s, I started off getting courses all over again, ultimately turning into a founding member of the St. Louis Watercolor Culture.

“Deep Roots” watercolor, 11″ x 32″

I have also been motivated by workshops I’ve taken led by great instructors. I nonetheless delight in checking out the strategies of admired artists these as Joe Fettingis, Carol Carter and Lian Quan Zhen.

“Rust in Peace” watercolor, 30″ x 22″

Now dwelling in Austin, I’ve appear full circle. I’ve discovered my own watercolor group and voice—both as a creator and as an educator. In 2020, I acquired my signature in the Texas Watercolor Modern society.

“Nopaloosa” watercolor, 18″ x 24″

Past calendar year, I obtained a lifelong desire and posted my tactic in my workbook Paint with me…watercolor my way. Provided in the 10 classes I offer in my reserve is my strategy of starting with an underpainting. The unpredictable designs it generates and the shapes that seem are far extra intriguing to me than open up room.

Best picture: underpainting for “Snip, Snip” Bottom graphic: “Snip, Snip” watercolor, 18″ x 24″

They are unplanned, surprise happenings that can be viewed by means of the layers that include a loaded tapestry of texture, rhythm and colour.

“Texas Roadside Beauties” watercolor, 15″ x 11″

I approach to continue painting and teaching and have started off a second workbook titled Late Bloomer (I assume I am one particular) encouraged by all of nature’s magnificence.

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