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Carrer Major March 2025 Workshop, Tarragona, Spain

Mar 21, 2025

Carrer Major March 2025 Workshop Tarragona Spain

Carrer Major March 2025 Workshop, Tarragona, Spain, watercolour 15" x 11"

This is one of my recent watercolour paintings, capturing the charm of figures in a sunny street scene. The setting is vibrant and warm, with the golden hues of the building bathed in sunlight, creating a striking contrast against the cooler shadows. I wanted to convey the play of light and shadow as it dances across the street and buildings, bringing life to the scene.

The figures are central to the composition, walking casually and interacting with their surroundings. Their silhouettes are loosely defined, allowing the viewer to focus on their movement and energy rather than intricate details. I used quick brushstrokes and a limited palette to suggest their forms, keeping the mood relaxed and spontaneous.

The architecture in the background is rendered with soft washes and minimal detail, emphasising texture and atmosphere rather than precision. The balconies and windows are hinted at with bold lines, adding structure without overpowering the scene. On the right-hand side, I included a doorway and signage to anchor the composition, balancing the open space of the street.

I aimed to capture the essence of a sunny day—bright light spilling onto the pavement, shadows stretching long across the ground, and people going about their day in a timeless urban setting. The painting reflects my love for simplicity and storytelling in watercolour.

If you’d like to see more of my work or learn about my techniques, please visit my website at www.timwilmotartist.com.

 

Posted at 07:39 AM in Architecture, Demonstrations, Spain | | Comments (0)

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New Mills – crossroads of Market Street and High Street

Mar 18, 2025

New Mills – crossroads of Market Street and High Street

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I use and recommend Saunders Waterford Cold Press paper, 300 gms. It's 100% cotton, great surface and just the right amount of sizing. Give it a go! @st.cuthberts.mill

Painted with handmade watercolour paints from Jackman's Art Materials from the UK.

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Posted at 07:14 AM in Architecture, England, Shops, Vehicles, Winter | | Comments (0)

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Canal, Scali delle Pietre, Livorno, Italy

Mar 14, 2025

Canal Scali delle Pietre Livorno Italy

Canal, Scali delle Pietre, Livorno, Italy. watercolour 15" x 11"

This watercolor painting captures a picturesque scene of the Canal at Scali delle Pietre in Livorno, Italy. The composition is dynamic, with a strong diagonal perspective leading the viewer's eye from the foreground to the distant bridge. The artist uses vibrant and warm tones, particularly earthy oranges and yellows, to depict the sunlit buildings and canal walls, contrasted with cool blues and greens in the water and shadows.

In the foreground, two silhouetted figures stand near the canal's edge, adding a sense of life and scale to the scene. A "no entry" road sign on the left provides a modern touch amidst the timeless architecture. The canal is lined with small boats, their forms loosely sketched but recognizable, with reflections shimmering in the water below. The bridge in the background arches gracefully over the canal, framed by soft greenery and distant structures.

The painting's loose brushwork and use of light create an impressionistic feel, emphasizing atmosphere over detail. The interplay of warm sunlight and cool shadows evokes a tranquil yet lively ambiance typical of Livorno's historic canals.

Posted at 08:03 AM in Architecture, Boats, Bridge, Italy, Reflections, Rivers | | Comments (0)

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Sparkling reflections and exposed puddles, Looe, Cornwall

Mar 06, 2025

Sparkling reflections and exposed puddles Looe Cornwall

Sparkling reflections and exposed puddles, Looe, Cornwall, watercolour 15" x 11"

 

#jackmansartmaterials #lebenzonpaintbrushes #watercolorlandscape #watercolorpainting #aquarelle #watercolor #watercolour #watercolorartist #aquarela #acuarela #aguarela #saunderswaterford #stcmill

I use and recommend Saunders Waterford Cold Press paper, 300 gms. It's 100% cotton, great surface and just the right amount of sizing. Give it a go! @st.cuthberts.mill

Painted with handmade watercolour paints from Jackman's Art Materials from the UK.

Want to try some new watercolor paints? Link below gives you 10% discount:

https://www.jackmansartmaterials.co.uk/discount/TIMW10

This is my featured Rigger Brush:
https://lebenzon-paintbrushes.com/product/small-synthetic-sable-brush-with-a-1-inch-bristle/
Use discount code 'Tim' at checkout for 10% discount.

@lebenzonpaintbrushes⁠⁠ @stcuthbertsmill

Posted at 09:30 AM in Boats, Cornwall, Harbour, Rivers | | Comments (0)

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Carrer de la Santa Creu, Eivissa, Ibiza, Spain #2

Mar 05, 2025

Carrer de la Santa Creu Eivissa Ibiza Spain #2

Carrer de la Santa Creu, Eivissa, Ibiza, Spain #2, watercolour 15" x 11"

#jackmansartmaterials #lebenzonpaintbrushes #watercolorlandscape #watercolorpainting #aquarelle #watercolor #watercolour #watercolorartist #aquarela #acuarela #aguarela #saunderswaterford #stcmill

I use and recommend Saunders Waterford Cold Press paper, 300 gms. It's 100% cotton, great surface and just the right amount of sizing. Give it a go! @st.cuthberts.mill

Painted with handmade watercolour paints from Jackman's Art Materials from the UK.

Want to try some new watercolor paints? Link below gives you 10% discount:

https://www.jackmansartmaterials.co.uk/discount/TIMW10

This is my featured Rigger Brush:
https://lebenzon-paintbrushes.com/product/small-synthetic-sable-brush-with-a-1-inch-bristle/
Use discount code 'Tim' at checkout for 10% discount.

@lebenzonpaintbrushes⁠⁠ @stcuthbertsmill

 

Posted at 11:02 AM in Cafe & Restaurant, Shops, Spain | | Comments (0)

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