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MOLLY MURRAH on the Magic of Watercolors

I began painting watercolors in 1997 when I took a painting trip to Greece with a local watercolor artist. The trip was incredibly fun and inspiring, and I haven’t wanted to paint in any other medium since.

The transparency of watercolors is what makes this medium so exciting. It is also what makes it somewhat difficult to master... “mistakes” and problem areas are easily detected. However, contrary to common belief, a high degree of control can be maintained and, in my opinion, no other medium can create the unique images you can achieve with watercolors. Water media techniques produce works that are luminous, fluid and mysterious... and “accidents,” if you capitalize on them to support your theme and emotional intent, often end up being the most brilliant aspects of your paintings.

The luminosity and light reflectance of the paint and paper, the myriad of textures you can create, the infinite gradations of color, the ability to paint realistically, abstractly or in every style in between — watercolors can keep a painter fascinated for years of joyful painting.

It is my hope that in seeing samples of my work, you are
inspired to try this wonderful medium yourself. Stick with it...
you won’t be sorry!

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A clear
watercolor wash
on an all-rag
paper is akin to
the glory of light
itself.

Frank Webb