Interview Script for Juan Luis Olleros Izard, President of the Spanish Association of Watercolorists (AEDA)

The Spanish Association of Watercolorists (AEDA), founded in 1945, has over 80 years of artistic legacy and a deep dedication to the tradition of realistic watercolor.

2026-08-27

Liu Yunsheng: A Humanistic Voice in Contemporary Chinese Watercolor

Liu Yunsheng (b. 1937) is a leading Chinese watercolor artist and National First-Class Artist. A graduate of Shandong University of Arts, he is known for his expressive portraits of ethnic minorities in western China. His work combines the transparency of watercolor with the richness of oil painting, conveying profound humanistic concern and respect for life. Through masterful light, texture, and emotion, his paintings celebrate dignity, resilience, and the enduring spirit of humanity.

2026-08-02

Capturing the Fleeting Light: An Interview with Landscape Painter Richard Pikesley

Richard Pikesley (b. 1951) is a renowned British painter acclaimed for capturing light and atmosphere. Trained at Harrow and Canterbury, he excels in plein air oil and watercolor painting.

A member of the Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours and former President of the New English Art Club (NEAC, 2013–2018), Pikesley is a leading figure in contemporary landscape art, as well as an author, educator, and widely exhibited artist.

2026-08-02

Art, Nature, and Humanity: Marcus Bicknell on the Legacy of Bicknell Botanical Watercolors

Clarence Bicknell (1842–1918) was a British botanist and artist whose 3,000+ botanical watercolors fused scientific precision with artistic creativity. To preserve his legacy, the Clarence Bicknell Association was founded in 2012.

As part of Le Venezie International Watercolor Festival, this interview features Association Chairman Marcus Bicknell—a former media executive (BBC, Astra, Genesis) and Honorary Citizen of Genoa—exploring watercolor's role in botany, art history, and ecology.

2026-08-02

The preliminary round shortlist for the 2024 Le Venezie International Watercolor Festival!

The "2024 International Watercolor Festival per Le Venezie" (hereinafter referred to as "the Watercolor Festival") is a global event for watercolor art, jointly initiated by the Shanghai International Culture and Art Exchange Association, and organized by the Italian Cultural Association for Art Exchange (Italy) and Sheng Xinyu Art (China).

2026-04-16

The Second Venice International Watercolor Festival opens in Treviso, Italy.

On October 12, 2024, the long-awaited opening ceremony of the award-winning works exhibition for the second Venice International Watercolor Festival took place at the Trecento Palace in Treviso, Italy. This year's watercolor festival is one of the official projects authorized by the city of Venice to commemorate the 700th anniversary of the death of Marco Polo.

2026-04-16