| Sketching from life is the foundation of watercolor painting,and it is also an important method for watercolor artists to create their artworks.The process of learning watercolor painting starts with studying and learning from excellent paintings both domestically and abroad,and practicing techniques.Then the painter combines their subjective cognition and real emotions of the objective world to create artistic expressions.Only by respecting nature and experiencing the creative process with the soul can outstanding works that are recognized by the public be created.Sketching is the artistic process of combining art and life,discovering beauty in the objective world,and reproducing it through artistic practice.On the other hand,creation is a special artistic activity that creates the artist’s ideal artistic image through their unique perception,conception,and arrangement,which has a distinctive personal style.Therefore,sketching from life is the foundation of watercolor painting,while creating art is the artistic sublimation of sketching from life in watercolor painting.From the perspective of the development of Western painting,life drawing plays an irreplaceable and important role.It is an important way for artists to explore the language of form and improve their basic painting skills.At the same time,it provides a wealth of fresh and rustic materials for art creation,enriching the artist’s sensory experience.By analyzing the importance of life drawing in watercolor painting,we can better explore how to effectively use life drawing techniques in watercolor painting creation,providing more references and inspiration for creators.Based on the practical experience of creating the "Vision" series for graduation,the author emphasizes that in the process of creating watercolor paintings from life drawing,it is important to pay attention to the natural environment and natural phenomena,and maintain a close connection with nature.Drawing inspiration from nature and gaining creative insights should be the relentless pursuit of artists in order to achieve a high level of artistry and artistic connotation. |