Stormy by Diana Madaras - 16x20” Original Watercolor and Pastel

The skies in Arizona have a certain look when the monsoons are imminent. They are moody and layered with interesting clouds. This painting is an example of abstract realism which is one of my favorite ways to paint--starting with a realistic subject, then move towards pure creation. I like to let the painting take me wherever it will. I’m not interested in copying a scene in a photorealistic way but rather creating something never seen before, as I express my feelings about the subject.