David Curtis: Light & Mood in Watercolour

The British have such a rich history in landscape painting in the medium of watercolor. From the golden age of watercolor which spanned the mid-eighteenth century through the mid-nineteenth century, many accomplished painters emerged. Some of these watercolorists include Paul Sandby, John Constable and John Sell Cotman. Meanwhile, that tradition has carried on through the modern day.

One contemporary British painter which I have come to admire is David Curtis. This led me to purchase his book, David Curtis: Light & Mood in Watercolour several years ago. I like both his studio and plein air approach. Many of his recommended color combinations I have put to use.

These British watercolor painters are noted for their expression of warm, soft light, strong neutral colors(warm & cool grays & browns etc.) and limited in areas of strong contrast.  

I have painted some watercolors based on his approach. Some of these most likely will find their way into a future post.