The use of expressive techniques in watercolour is not a new phenomenon. JMW Turner (1775–1881) made dramatic use of them. He was ahead of his time and shocked his audiences by flicking, dabbing and using his fingers to apply and move paint around, as well as scratching into the surface of his paintings. Turner did not have access to some of the materials used for the following techniques, but I’m sure that he would have approved.
Carole Robson studied at Central St Martins School of Art. She worked as a book illustrator and received a variety of commissions. She now works and tutors from her studio in Kent and exhibits in London and the south east of England.
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