A Love of Watercolor After 50

Story and artwork from Erkin Yılmaz

Hello, I'm Erkin Yılmaz, a watercolor lover.

The world we live in is magnificent and has many beauties. These beauties have intrigued me since childhood. While working as a civil servant for many years, I always wanted to paint these beauties, it was always on my mind. After I finished my civil service, I started to realize my dream that has been going on since my childhood. Since I have a character who tries to do everything in the most perfect way, I wanted to start by reinforcing the background to paint professionally. I attended some hobby courses and attended basic drawing and painting courses. I worked myself at home with YouTube watercolor videos. As I progressed, watercolor painting became a passion for me and I want to continue this passion as a professional artist. However, when I paint watercolors, I still have problems with water and pigment control, color mixtures and creating an artistic style of my own.

I know that I have to get a good education to fix these. For this, I think Watercolor Academy's online video courses are an excellent option. I stumbled upon Watercolor Academy on the Internet by chance, fell in love with it and immediately knew it was a great platform. I see myself as a rising artist, I think that if I win, I will complete my deficiencies with the education I will receive and become a professional watercolor artist in all aspects. Although I won't find many supporters on social media, I sincerely believe that people will understand and respect my passion and support me. I like to paint nature, boats, seascapes and landscapes. I prefer to paint objects as we see them in nature. Therefore, I draw my paintings in a realistic and impressionistic style. I offer my endless love and respect to everyone who supports me.
Thanks.

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