Mats Gustafson, Illustrator, New York

Description

This monochrome watercolour illustration by artist and illustrator Mats Gustafson features a detailed portrait of a woman. Executed with fluid ink washes in varying tones of grey and black, the portrait captures the subject with dark, bobbed hair and distinct facial features. The minimalist composition relies on transparent washes and subtle shading against a plain white paper background. The fluid application of paint creates soft edges and natural tonal gradations characteristic of traditional watercolours.

Style

Artistic, Vertical, Monochrome, Minimalist

Techniques

Watercolour

Color

Background

White Seamless

Context

Fine Art / Personal Project