Maria Raczynska
is a professional watercolor artist and teacher.
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Maria Raczynska in her London studio.
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Blueberries and a Dragonfly painting.
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Over the years, Maria has shared her techniques with thousands of students all around the world. She specializes in teaching 'wet on wet' and 'lifting' techniques and is known for explaining the fundamentals of watercolors in great detail. Maria provides helpful tips on how to wet the paper, what ratios of water and paint to use on a brush and how wet the brush should be. She also explains how to lift colors and soften layers using a damp brush technique. Maria's online schools, Patreon and MR online school, have an average of over two thousand students enrolled each month, and she has a massive following on all social media platforms with over half a million followers. Apart from teaching, Maria has created her own lines of watercolor brushes, "Golden 1", "Golden 2", and "Songbird". All brushes are exclusively sold in her Etsy shop. "Songbird" are designed with DaVinci Artist Brushes in Germany and are a great addition to any artist's toolkit. |
Maria Raczynska recording a class, in her California studio.
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Watercolor painting is a wonderful way to liberate your mind and calm your soul. The beauty of this medium lies in the way it permits you to immerse yourself in the creative process and allow the colors and textures to dictate the direction of your brushstrokes. It's truly enchanting to see the paint spreading across the paper, creating unexpected blends and beautiful effects. I believe that when it comes to art, experimenting is key. That's why I always encourage my students to try out new things and not be afraid to play around with different techniques. I also believe in the importance of letting go and painting loosely, which is why I encourage my students to completely let go when they're creating. Throughout my classes, I always encourage my students to start painting on their own and choose their own references. |
Maria Raczynska sitting by her desk in her California studio.
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