Landscape with ducks

Nature has been a timeless source of artistic inspiration for many generations. As Eugeniusz Niewiadomski observed: “Nature is the subject of Masłowski's deep observations, but he derives only what he specifically likes – completely ignoring the rest”.
The medium in which Masłowski frequently expressed himself was watercolour. It is a technique that allows to recognize a painter's mastery. It is quite impressionistic in its nature, as it requires quick, precise and thoughtful work, leaving no room for corrections. It requires certainty in putting paint on paper, and the working time is limited by its drying. Artists used it as a kind of preparatory sketch for easel painting or a project for polychrome or other painting works. It functions excellently as an independent technique testifying to the artist's sensitivity to colour, so easily changeable in this case, depending on the amount of water and pigment. Watercolour itself remains sensitive to light and weather conditions. When saving too much on materials, it fades prematurely or darkens under the influence of the acidity of the paper. At the same time, it offers many possibilities for effects and colours, as can be seen in Masłowski's work.