Artist Heather Rohde's original watercolor horse and pet portraits feature dazzling color and expressive brushstrokes that make animals seem to spring to life before your eyes!

WATERCOLOR:
Enchanting reflections of light
Because of its transparency, watercolor is unlike any other type of art and magical for creating a sense of light. Rohde paints in delicate translucent glazes that allow light to be reflected from the surface of the support through layers of vivid color. Her technique results in a fresh "back light" effect almost like the sun shining through a stained glass window. Your Rohde watercolor painting will seem lit from within, bringing out the inner as well as the outer beauty of its subject.

Watercolor is a distinguished art medium
Watercolor, also known as aquarelle, is a classic painting technique that spans the chronicles of history. Though used by humankind since ancient times, watercolor as a fine art medium was perfected in England during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Watercolor paint basically consists of pigment (powdered color material) combined with gum arabic which is diffused through the use of water. An unpredictable medium, the character of watercolor painting is uniquely challenging. Rohde has painted in watercolor since childhood.

Rohde's strong committment to quality ensures that the professional watercolor paints that she has chosen for her palette are completely lightfast and thereby superior to those which many other watercolorists use. This means that the beautiful glowing color in Rohde's watercolor animal art paintings will not diminish over time. The museum quality supports that Rohde uses for her paintings are equally durable.

Care and framing of Rohde watercolor paintings
For best protection, you should mat and frame Rohde original watercolor portraits and paintings under glass or plexiglass. Always use acid free mats. If you're not planning to get your original Rohde watercolor painting framed right away, it's best to store it flat in its original packaging to avoid possible contact with dust and dirt. Hang your new framed watercolour painting on a secure nail or picture hanging hook in your location of choice and you're ready for a lifetime of enjoyment! Check out Rohde's Art Display Tips!

If you like to collect watercolors, be sure to keep an eye on Rohde's original paintings here on RohdeFineArt.com for any original watercolor paintings she may have for sale. She will also create a custom watercolor horse, dog or cat pet portrait for you by request! The artist may have other watercolors available that are not listed online. Just email for more information!