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Continue reading →: 🏆 Award Announcement: Best Gibraltar-Themed Work at the 52nd Gibraltar International Art Exhibition 2025Awarded the Best Gibraltar-Themed Work at the 52nd Gibraltar International Art Exhibition 2025 for my watercolor The Quiet Ascent in Gavino’s Court. A piece that blends architectural quietness, controlled light, and a metaphorical reflection on the calm, inevitable ascent of life. First in-person competition, first award — grateful for the…
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Continue reading →: Watercolor Painting: The Quiet Ascent in Gabino’s CourtA serene watercolor from the series Other Times, inspired by an old black-and-white photo of a narrow alley in Gibraltar. A study of light, solitude, and timeless atmosphere.
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Watercolor Painting: Morning Hours
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Continue reading →: Watercolor Painting: Morning HoursA watercolor inspired by old photos, echoing Hopper, Larsson, and Homer—capturing a sunlit morning of family chores and quiet nostalgia.
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Watercolor Painting: Waiting for the Date
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Continue reading →: Watercolor Painting: Waiting for the DateWatercolor of two women in 1950s dresses waiting on the steps of an old weathered building, with strong contrasts of light and texture.
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Continue reading →: Watercolor Painting: Sunset on the Outskirts of Málaga in the 1960sWhere Earth, Light, and Memory Intertwine A quiet tribute to childhood, simplicity, and fading afternoons About the Painting Process This piece is part of my ongoing collection of watercolor paintings inspired by old black-and-white photographs. While the original photo was taken in the outskirts of Málaga during the 1960s, the…
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Continue reading →: Watercolor Painting: Palm Sunday in 1930s BarcelonaA large-format watercolor capturing the Palm Sunday celebration in front of Barcelona’s Gothic cathedral during the 1930s. Based on a vintage photograph, this piece pays tribute to tradition, community, and the warmth of shared rituals—brought to life through glowing morning light, a soft nostalgic palette, and delicate flying doves.
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Watercolor Painting: Woman Embroidering
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Continue reading →: Watercolor Painting: Woman EmbroideringA nostalgic watercolor tribute to village life in 1930s–50s Spain, showing a woman embroidering under the summer sun. Violet hues, strong textures, and light-driven narrative celebrate a fading generation.
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Continue reading →: Watercolor Painting: Hong Kong, 1950sA delicate portrait of morning life in 1950s Hong Kong. This watercolor combines misty atmosphere, soft silhouettes, and vibrant signage into a poetic urban seascape painted with Roman Szmal watercolors.
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Continue reading →: Watercolor Painting: Traffic in Gran Vía, Madrid, 1950sA large-format watercolor that captures the morning atmosphere of Gran Vía, Madrid in the 1950s. Classic cars, misty facades, and warm sunlight recreate the spirit of an era through echoes of traffic, light, and memory.
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Continue reading →: New Video: Which is the Best Yellow Ochre?Which is the best Yellow Ochre in watercolor? In this video, Juan Anelo compares 18 top professional brands, analyzing tonal temperature, transparency, granulation, lightfastness and more—with side-by-side swatches and expert commentary.
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I’m Juan Anelo, a watercolor artist passionate about capturing light and color. Here you’ll find a selection of my works, insights into my creative process, and upcoming exhibitions.
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