Maurice Estève (France, 1904–2001)

Maurice Estève (France 1904-2001) Untitled, 1964 watercolour on paper 49.5 x 31.8 cm

I recently discovered the artworks of the French artist Maurice Estève. Estève works have been described as ‘lyrical experiments with colorful interwoven forms” (Artnet). I love his skilled layering of colour and shapes; some strong and some opaque. When I create my work, I like using gouache in different thicknesses, strong thicker paint for where I want the colour to be pronounced; and for the delicate parts more watery and fluid. This charming untitled watercolour is inspiring me to play with the watercolour set my friend Cam gave me last year.