Subtle elegance to decorate your home with watercolours
Bring beauty into your space with watercolour on paper. Affordable, elegant, and crafted to make every wall shine.
The freshness of Watercolours:
My creative journey
Discover how I bring ideas to life with vibrant colors, layers of texture, and timeless craftsmanship in every brushstroke.
My watercolour process
Step 1: Inspiration and conceptualization
Every watercolor painting starts with a spark, whether it’s the golden Andalusian light, my Ukrainian roots, or the quiet beauty of everyday life. I sketch out ideas, playing with composition, color harmony, and the emotions I want to convey. This stage ensures that each piece tells a story and feels alive.
Step 2: Sketch in pencil
With a light touch, I map out the composition in pencil, keeping the lines delicate and minimal. This serves as a guide, allowing the watercolor to flow naturally while maintaining structure and balance.
Step 3: Starting with big light washes
The first brushstrokes set the atmosphere. I begin with broad, transparent washes, layering soft colors to establish light, mood, and depth. Watercolor is all about movement, so I let the pigments blend and interact freely.
Step 4: Building color and tone relationships
With each layer, I refine the painting, enhancing contrasts, adding depth, and bringing out the interplay of light and shadow. This step requires patience, as the colors must settle and dry before the next strokes can breathe life into the piece.
Step 5: Finishing details
The final touches bring everything together. I add crisp highlights, subtle textures, and delicate brushstrokes to give the painting its final character. Once dry, the piece is carefully packaged, ready to bring beauty and tranquility into its new home.
Tools & Materials
A peek into my studio
Paints
I use high-quality, eco-friendly watercolor paints from trusted brands like Winsor & Newton and Schmincke. Their rich pigments allow for delicate transparency, vibrant color layering, and a lasting brilliance that gives each painting its unique glow.
Brushes
My brush collection includes soft, absorbent round brushes for fluid washes, fine-tipped brushes for details, and flat brushes for bold strokes. This variety lets me control the movement of water and pigment, creating depth and texture with ease.
Paper & Surfaces
I paint on professional-grade, 100% cotton watercolor paper, known for its ability to absorb pigment beautifully while maintaining crisp details. I prefer cold-pressed and rough textures to enhance the natural flow and organic feel of each piece.
Additional Materials
From masking fluid for preserving highlights to natural sponges and fine liners for textural effects, I carefully select tools that enhance my creative process. Sustainability is key, so I prioritize eco-conscious, archival-quality materials to ensure the longevity of my work.
Behind-the-scenes gallery
A peek into my studio
Why choose watercolor paintings by Repka Arts?
There’s something magical about watercolors—the way they flow, blend, and capture light like no other medium. My watercolor paintings are fresh, expressive, and full of movement, bringing a sense of calm and beauty to any space. Each piece is a little window into a fleeting moment, painted with emotion and care to make your home feel more alive.
