Trees 1, watercolor on paper, 2002, Mats Gustafson.
Dear Reader,
I am back at my job; yes, I know, I don't know whether it is a funeral or cause for celebration either, but I am there in any event. Thinking about light and paper, as I do at my job, I am also thinking of what makes a good watercolor painting. You can make them a lot of ways, but some of the best ingredients might include:
attention
delicacy
love for the subject
Mats Gustafson has some paintings of trees and rocks that come to mind as good examples. If you really want to nerd out on, or dive deep into Mats G., (taking care to ignore the fatuous title) watch this film.
On the topic of trees, I have been saving this old oak for you, The Shelton Oak. And, these, The Trees of Mystery, and this, The Trees of Mystery, singing your song of the day.
