Quote by Mary C. Taylor, Watercolor Bold

Painting in watercolor is like walking a tight-rope; one must achieve a perfect balance between what the paint wants to do and what the artist wants to do, or all is lost.Source: Watercolor Bold and Free; by Lawrence C. Goldsmith; Watson-Guptill Publications; New York, 1980; p. 62

Painting in watercolor is like walking a tight-rope; one mus

Summary

This quote emphasizes the delicate balance that watercolor artists need to maintain while working with the medium. It compares the process of painting in watercolor to walking a tightrope, suggesting that artists must find harmony between allowing the spontaneity of the paint to flow and manipulating it to serve their artistic vision. If this equilibrium is not achieved, the final result can be compromised. This highlights the challenges and skill required in watercolor painting, as artists strive to strike the right balance between control and freedom.

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By Mary C. Taylor, Watercolor Bold

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