Untitled
1984
watercolor
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1984
watercolor
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting shows a face with closed eyes, painted in soft watercolor and charcoal. The skin tones blend into the background, making the features look dreamy and a little fuzzy. Dark hair frames the face, and the colors around it are mostly muted blues and greens, with some red and pink peeking through. The artist used loose strokes, almost like quick sketches mixed with watery washes. It feels unfinished but intentional, like a moment frozen in time. Next, check out watercolor glazing to see how artists build depth with layers.