I make intricate, artistic abstract drawings with watercolor markers. Is it proper to classify this as 'watercolor'?
2006-07-24 21:54:50 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Painting
I would label it was "experimental" or "mixed media," because watercolor markers don't quite fit all that is associated with the title of "watercolor," just like watercolor pencils are a little different, too. Try experimenting with watercolor! You can buy it in tubes and honestly if you'd like, apply it think like it did come out of the marker, or you can choose to add its medium water. The reason why its important to label something as watercolor isn't necessarily because it's more appreciated or respected in the art world; its just that it helps identify a style or technique. It usually appears soft, translucent, whimsical, dreamy, etc. Markers that I've seen don't have the same effect- Then again, I've never seen your work!
2006-07-25 06:31:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
To label these works "watercolor" would be misleading, even dishonest. It may actually venture into larceny in some circles... especially galleries.
The only water-soluble medium that classifies as watercolor is watercolor. Even Gouache, watercolor's opaque cousin, is not watercolor. And acrylics painted in watercolor style are still technically acrylics because of the binders.
The pigments in markers - even good ones - are not of the same quality or composition as watercolor paint, and most use pigments that are extremely fugitive (will fade over a short period of time).
If you don't want to call it what it really is, label your work as "water-soluble drawing media". And be honest if anyone asks more - someone who pays money for your work deserves to know exactly what they're buying.
2006-07-25 14:13:25 · answer #2 · answered by joyfulpaints 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Watercolor is a term given to the artworks that use special concentrated tubes of paints that are specifically to be used with water on a high-grade paper. You can use the term loosely, but true watercolor is a trade and can escalate into a profession. Water color pencils are like training wheels:-) If you are serious with your work, tubes of watercolor paints are the way to go.
2006-07-26 07:11:25 · answer #3 · answered by mystic_nomad_soul 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes,it is a watercolor painting .
Watercolor comes in all forms,caked up,pencil,marker.You could even dilute acrylic paint to use as a watercolor,it transforms into watercolor.
2006-07-25 13:37:55 · answer #4 · answered by Jenna 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it's not watercolor, it's only markers, besides, the tools for a watercolor painting is quite different..
2006-07-24 22:12:57 · answer #5 · answered by Shell 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not 100% no. if you want a true watercolor, use the paints. the markers are a bit easier to use though. whatever makes you comfortable is cool too
2006-07-25 04:20:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they are indeed "watercolor markers" I would think that you could classify your art as watercolor
2006-07-25 06:16:41 · answer #7 · answered by blacklicorice 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, you are using watercolor, didn't u just say that?
2006-07-24 21:59:38 · answer #8 · answered by ilya 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think so. Those are just water soluble markers.
2006-07-24 21:58:34 · answer #9 · answered by vampire_kitti 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe that any medium that uses water can be defined as watercolour.
2006-07-26 00:27:13 · answer #10 · answered by Goosey-Anne 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋