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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.

 

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Online Workshop February 18th - Let's paint a simple rural scene!

Jan 30, 2025

Feb 2025 public workshop

Announcing my next watercolor live event on February 18th at 8pm GMT.

From a watercolorist's perspective, this English countryside scene presents several interesting challenges and opportunities:

Key Compositional Elements: The scene has a lovely natural diagonal composition created by the hillside, with the stone cottages nestled into the middle ground. The electricity lines create leading lines that draw the eye across the composition. The framing trees on either side create a natural vignette effect.

Technical Challenges:

  • Capturing the subtle gradation of the harvested field's golden-brown tones would require careful wet-in-wet technique
  • The varied greens of the trees and foliage would need layering to create depth and texture
  • The stone cottages require precise control to maintain their light values while suggesting their texture
  • The moody, overcast sky needs delicate handling to maintain its luminosity

MORE INFO & REGISTER HERE

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