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EP02: Sahil Masand – Blending Classical Art with Modern Watercolor

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Sahil Masand  is a gifted watercolorist, sculptor, and painter from India, currently pursuing his Masters at the prestigious Barcelona Academy of Art. He is known for his unique ability to transform three-dimensional sculptures into stunning watercolor paintings, masterfully using light, shadow, and a beautiful mix of colors and textures to capture depth and emotion.

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Costa Brava, Spain – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Costa_Brava

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Concepts

  • Watercolor Painting (Portability, Accessibility, Difficulty to Master)
  • Sculpture
  • Oil Painting
  • Classical Art vs. Modern Techniques
  • Light and Shadow (as primary subject)
  • Realism and Creativity
  • Artistic Inspiration (Teachers, Friends, Environment)
  • Supportive Parents in Art (Challenges in India)
  • Civil Services in India (IAS/IPS)
  • Choosing an Art School (Barcelona vs. Florence)
  • Importance of Location/Environment for Artists (Audience, Light, Vibe)
  • Artist’s Block / Lack of Motivation vs. Discipline
  • Self-Doubt in Artists (Comparison, Humility, Audience Appreciation)
  • Defining a “Good Painting” (Skill + Personal Expression, Subject’s Emotion/Atmosphere)
  • Being True to the Subject vs. Repeating a Style
  • Knowing When to Finish a Painting (Taking breaks, Fresh eye)
  • Studio Painting vs. Plein Air
  • Mindset for Aspiring Artists (Intuition, Skill Acquisition, Embracing Failure)
  • Defining “Skill” in Art (Ability to represent/manipulate reality)
  • Skill vs. Talent (Skill can be learned)
  • Importance of Drawing
  • Dealing with Negative Criticism
  • Pricing Artwork (Gallery vs. Self-Sale, Size, Quality, Audience)
  • Preferred Painting Sizes (Big for impact/competitions, Smaller for sales)
  • Framing and Presentation
  • Marketing for Artists (Social Media vs. Traditional Gallery Approach, Building a Brand)
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Art (Threat, Coexistence, Authenticity)

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Quotes from the Show

  • “Motivation is something that comes and goes quite often. What you need is discipline.”
  • “To be fair I feel every day that I’m not good enough. I feel it every day… and that’s what keeps me going as well.”
  • “Don’t paint to create a final product. Don’t go to paint to create a good painting… I just paint to explore stuff and to understand things.”
  • “Don’t paint the style, paint the subject.”
  • “Skill is an ability to represent or… manipulate the reality and… put it into your drawing or a painting in the representational manner.”
  • “Skill can be learned. It’s not like… skill is not what makes you an artist. It gives you good base… but creativity you can’t learn.”
  • “Don’t treat watercolor like that [style-based], just treat watercolor as oil, put more focus on the subject… respect your subject and paint it as it is there.”
  • “AI can only create things that has already been created or that has been put on internet. It cannot create something authentic or original. And that’s one thing artists will always have.”
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