The otter's smiling, curious face emerges from the water's surface.
The figure is defined by warm tones of Burnt Brown, Ochre, and a touch of Yellow around the muzzle, while the dark, lively eyes stare at the viewer. The water is rendered with quick, watery brushstrokes of Cerulean Blue, Cobalt, and Turquoise, creating a sense of movement and freshness.
This is not a simple animal depiction, but the result of a quick, wet technique that perfectly captures the relationship between the animal and the aquatic environment.
The work is embellished with white splashes simulating whiskers and dark horizontal lines that suggest the movement of water on the surface, giving three-dimensionality and life to the scene.
Your space will gain in spontaneity, joy and a sense of freshness, thanks to the perfect balance created between the warm tones of fur and the liveliness of aquatic blues.
This work was created entirely by hand, celebrating the magic of watercolor and its ability to render fur and the transparency of water with layers of fluid color.
TECHNICAL DATA SHEET:
Work Size: 30X38 cm
Technique: Professional watercolor with pure pigments, fluid style and splatter for whiskers and water reflections.
Support: 100% Cotton Paper
Condition: Original work, unique piece, on paper, unframed (it is not a print).
Certificate: Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity signed by the artist, Barbara Carretta.
STYLE NOTE:
Perfect if framed with a very large optical white passepartout to isolate the dynamism of the water.
A thin frame in light natural wood or dark blue aluminum would complete the work, giving it a modern, light and lively look, ideal for a bathroom, kitchen or study.
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