Untitled

Untitled

Beth Brideau

2004

watercolor

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting looks like a messy, swirly mix of blues and whites. The colors are soft and light, like ice melting on paper. You can’t tell what it’s supposed to be—just shapes and lines that don’t quite form anything clear. The artist used watercolor, which lets the paint bleed and blend. That’s why it looks so fuzzy and uneven. The pencil lines peek through in spots, adding extra texture. Next, check out how watercolor, glazing works—it’s all about layering thin washes.

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