I stumbled across Michal’s watercolours on deviantArt some time ago. I find my way back to his site every few weeks to bask in the glory of his colour.

I love how this guy paints. I love the colour washes, the flow, the lost edges and the light in his work. I love the layers and the depth to his glazes.

Michal Orlowski inspires me to be a better watercolour painter. To take risks with colour and value and put more contrast in my work.

I love it like I love a good Electrical Storm.

This is just the tip of the iceburg. He’s got a whole website filled with gorgeous watercolours.

I fucking love this guy.
 
 

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