Politis – Door in China — Painting Textures in Watercolor

November 2023
George Politis
Thessaloniki, Greece

George Politis (Greece),is a known master of materials, texture, and composition.

In this information filled workshop, George shares how he is inspired by subject matter, yet confidently adjusts it to create a more successful and impactful composition. His decisions about what to leave in and what to remove, colors used, textures, and other modifications are key to achieving his tailored, painted vision inspired by the reference material.

“Doors in China” is George’s powerful, 4-time international award winning painting and is the basis for the workshop. Learn how George uses his important “symbols of color” and “chessboard contrast model” as he works.

The emphasis of the workshop:
  Painting techniques for textures such as metal, wood, paper, and more.
 Working with values
. Using the power of contrast
. Selecting colors
. Mixing colors directly on the paper. This is a valuable workshop for all skill levels.

Length: 3 hours

To prepare to work along with Paul, we provide the links to his original supply list and reference photo.
CLICK: SUPPLY LIST
CLICK: REFERENCE PHOTO