Joseph Zbuckwich is an artist from Australia who prefers to work in a watercolor style. At present, he is the number 1 master and god of light, transparent and naughty watercolor paths.
short biography
Joseph Zbukvich was born in the capital and largest city of Croatia - Zagreb. The boy began to draw from childhood, but the family did not support the child’s passion and did not pay attention to his talent. In this regard, Joseph entered the institute in the class of foreign languages.
Political instability and popular unrest in 1970, which occurred at that time in the country, forced his family to immigrate to Australia.
It was in this country that the artist became famous: Joseph's talent simply captivated the lovers of watercolor painting. They praised the combination of precision technology with romantic realism and plot.
In 1974, a graduate graduated from Deakin University, located in Australia's second largest city, Melbourne, with a diploma in industrial design.
A real chance to show his talent and take care of his life’s life was given to Joseph Zbukwich in 1978, when his long-awaited debut exhibition was held.
The artist was in love with watercolor at first sight. Her capricious strong-willed character, living according to his own principles, made the master enthusiastically plunge into the work with this paint with his head.
Joseph is a member of the Victorian Watercolor Society, and from 1991-1994. even was his vice president. He also sits at the Australian Institute of Watercolor.
Joseph Zbukwich is not only involved in performing activities, but also shares his skills at Charles Sturt University and the School of Art.
Creation
Watercolor for Joseph Zbukwich is not just a way to realize his talent, but a whole passion, a life-long romance. The fact that these feelings are mutual is visible firsthand. His paintings are proof of this.
In his watercolors, the ordinary gray urban look turns into something unique, indescribable, filled with an inner sense of pleasure and harmony of a person with the environment.
Despite his natural talent, the artist behind him has vast experience in communicating with watercolors, which made him aware of a couple of key points. The main advice that he is trying to convey to everyone who wants to interact with such a naughty paint: “Any surprise (for example, a faltering hand or a mistake with a tone) should not be perceived as something terrible. This should be treated as a“ bonus "presented to you watercolor. "
According to the artist himself, he cares little about color. There is only one color that distinguishes Zbukwich from other masters - the use of turquoise cobalt. Cold images are incredibly to his liking.
Awards and Achievements
In the creative arsenal of Joseph Zbukwich, there are:
- more than 200 international awards;
- more than 40 exhibitions around the world: Sydney, London, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and others;
- in the artist’s hometown of Zagreb, an entire art museum was named after him;
- European masters produce a series of branded brushes named after Zbukwich.
Artist Tips
In an interview, Joseph Zbukwich repeatedly answered questions regarding advice to anyone who wants to learn and improve in watercolor painting.
Only a few of them are presented below.
- Have time to portray the plan for the short period of time when the paint is still in a "lively and fluid" stage.
- Forget about the sequence, it has nothing to do with watercolor, since this paint obeys other temporary laws.
- Let the brush move freely. Avoid spotted smears and concentrate on the composition as a whole.
- The artist’s task is not just to draw a certain image, but to make the viewer involuntarily travel to the picture and let its atmosphere through.