This Artist Creates Insane Watercolors Of Nature And Animals

by N/A, 8 years ago | 1 min read

Luqman Reza Mulyono, an Indonesian artist, has taken watercolor to a whole new level. Mulyono gives a unique (and often psychedelic) twist to typical animals and images of nature, and it's something you have to see.

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1. "Lovers in Paradise"

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Luqman Reza Mulyono is an artist based in Indonesia, but it really doesn't matter where you live - this art will speak to you.

2. "The Heirs"

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Mulyono's art is a beautiful blend of color, nature and unique vision.

3. "Alegra"

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Mulyono works primarily in watercolor.

4. "Azure Dragon"

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Typically, watercolor is associated with a lot of bleed, but Mulyono's technique perfectly allows for an exceptional blend of bleed and precision. Some of Mulyono's pieces, like "Azure Dragon," evoke themes of Southeast Asian heritage and culture.

5. "Firdaus"

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The usage of color is truly moving and inspiring.

6. "Scorpion"

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Though the pieces typically capture nature and animals, they far transcend typical watercolor paintings of nature and animals. "Scorpion," for instance, uses the namesake creature's symbolism in a number of effective ways. The coloring and star-like use of white evokes the feeling of a constellation, and this makes the viewer consider two massively different scales at once - universal and insect-like.

7. "Burning Sky"

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Some paintings combine multiple images to create a cohesive whole - and they always seem to have an epic feel.

8. "My Secret Garden"

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Sometimes, though, you can just rest in the tranquil, loving nature of Mulyono's art. "My Secret Garden" is my favorite. What's yours? You can check out more of Mulyono's work on Instagram and bigcartel.