Turner watercolors

To mark the release of Mr Turner we look at the landscape painter’s ten essential artworks

Turner is renowned for his unique and inspiring sense of colour. Here the clouds span the spectrum of a rainbow – from orange-red and gold, through apricot and pink tones to intense blue and violet. The sun catches the boats in the foreground, turning their sails gold against the deep green waves. The location of the view is unknown. Turner painted studies such as this for his own reference and enjoyment; they seem to express his sense of wonder at the drama and beauty of nature.

We often think we know all there is to know about J.M.W. Turner (1775–1851), the English Romantic painter.

This tutorial delves into the interplay of light, color, and composition, guiding you to create evocative landscapes reminiscent of Turner's iconic style.

Sketchbook pages by J.M.W. Turner John Ruskin said this about J.M.W. Turner's method of painting in watercolor: "The large early [wat...

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This lesson illustrates how a low eye level can be used for dramatic effect in landscape painting.