Capturing the Light of Gibraltar’s Iconic Lighthouse.

Traditional watercolor art painting based in the Gibraltar Lighthouse.

This painting is based on one of my favorite landscapes: Europa Point, the southern tip of Gibraltar. This time, the painting was created as a commission, and from the very beginning, the process was smooth and focused.

I had a clear idea of the style, the technique, and the final look I was aiming for.

The goal was to capture the sunny and brilliant atmosphere of Europa Point — a place where light dominates the landscape, even with the presence of that typical misty horizon. I used bold, saturated colors with minimal mixing, and strong contrasts to intensify the brightness of the overall composition.

Materials and Technical Details

Paper: Arches, 300g fine-grain paper.
Watercolor: Schmincke Horadam watercolors.
Technique: Mainly «wet on wet» and «wet on dry»  
Format/Size: Portrait; 51 x 36 cm.
Completed: November 2021.

Final Notes / Artist’s Reflection

Some paintings are a challenge. Others are a flow. This one was the latter — and sometimes, that’s exactly what the creative process needs. A moment where everything fits, the vision is clear, and the brush simply follows your intent.

Further Exploration

To check out the rest of my watercolor art collection, click on this link. https://juananelo.wordpress.com/porfolio/

Artists exhibited in Gibraltar. https://www.culture.gi/art-galleries/

Have you ever had a creative moment that just flowed perfectly from start to finish? Share it in the comments or send this post to someone who appreciates calm and light in watercolor art.