“A common problem I see is painters sticking too literally to their reference photos; they become a slave to them,” says Lisa Wang. “I strongly believe that as artists we should be much more than just a camera.”
Playing warm tones against cool, the artist edited the photo below to create a cozy mood, depth, and greater visual contrast.
In the close-up view you can see how she captured the glow of the fire, and used lost and found edges to bring the cat to life.
We’re excited to share that Lisa Wang will be demonstrating her painting techniques at Watercolor Live next year. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn from her unique way of seeing and storytelling!
