A Rough Discussion On The Roles Of Watercolor Texture In Watercolor Painting

The textural effect is one of the major expressing methods in watercolor painting. It has, at the same time, a unique aesthetic value by painters, and then, unconsciously or subconsciously, artists began to realize, that the roles in played could not be replaced by any other means. With this awareness, artists initiate a long-term study and exploration as well as an active imitation of to achieve an effect which is far-reaching for conventional painting methods. The employment of texture in watercolor painting paves a new path for expression. It has aroused our attention and to notice, observe and study the subtle changes it brings to us.This paper deals with this topic from the following three aspects:1. How watercolor-painting texture changed from accidental achievement to active perchance by artists.2. What roles water-color painting texture play.3. The emphasis of the study of watercolor-painting texture cont base on the sacrifice of the fundamental features and aesthetic value of painting itself.