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Hayley L.

Watercolour

• Artist Statement

  Depicting a boy reading a book in the park, the soft, yet vibrant colours of watercolour accentuates the tranquility and peace of the outdoors. The shadows of the trees and translucent light seeping in adds sweeping beauty. Contrasting the peaceful atmosphere in the foreground, in the background other people play, also enjoying the warm afternoon. Through a variety of brush stroke techniques, I applied a rough texture to the leaves and truck of the trees while applying brilliant and smooth gradients on the shadows. When all the elements are added together, the result is a dreamy and beautiful world.

• Creative Statement

  Creativity is being able to express ideas in original and beautiful ways as well as finding novel solutions to complex problems. It's also a way to convey emotions with great depth.