Watercolor is a painting technique where artists use water-based pigments to create translucent and fluid artworks on paper, typically emphasising delicate washes, blending, and the use of white paper for highlights. This medium is valued for its subtlety, luminosity, and the ability to capture a wide range of subjects, from landscapes to illustrations, with a focus on transparency and spontaneity.
You might have come across this talented lady’s work in a book or magazine or even a calendar. Although no one in Jacky Pearson’s family painted, she was encouraged to do so because she was so passionate about drawing and painting which she took to A level standard in high school.
This is the personal philosophy of Alan Waters who has been described as New Zealand’s answer to Rene Magritte, a Belgian painter and one of the leading figures of the Surrealist movement. In fact one of Alan’s favourite pieces of art is `Clairvoyance (Self Portrait) 1936’ by Magritte. He says this image was one of many that really excited him and started his career as a full-time artist 19 years ago.
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