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Continue reading →: Watercolor Painting: La CaseríaA behind-the-scenes look at La Casería, a richly textured watercolor created for my first professional online course with Blurone. Inspired by a humble fishermen’s shack in my hometown of San Fernando (Cádiz), this painting captures the essence of southern light, contrast, and surface detail—while pushing me out of my comfort…
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Continue reading →: IWS New Zealand Collaboration: Art Beyond BordersJuan Anelo shares his experience collaborating with the International Watercolor Society New Zealand (IWS NZ), including his participation as a juror in international competitions and as a featured artist in global watercolor exhibitions. A personal reflection on the power of global artistic connections and the value of cultural exchange through…
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Continue reading →: Art & Color 365 – Watercolor Competition & Feature PublicationSpanish watercolor artist Juan Anelo was awarded 3rd place in the Art & Color 365 international watercolor competition (March 2023). His painting Calle Ancha, Cádiz, 1973 and a full artist feature were published in the magazine’s special exhibition issue.
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Continue reading →: Watercolor Painting: View of Gibraltar from AlcaidesaA soft morning view of Gibraltar seen from Alcaidesa, painted on commission. Urban silhouettes blend into the atmospheric haze, capturing the quiet elegance of this iconic landscape in a warm, subtle palette.
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Continue reading →: Watercolor Painting: View of Gibraltar from SotograndeA soft sunset scene of the Gibraltar skyline, painted from Sotogrande. This minimal yet atmospheric watercolor captures the warmth and depth of a Southern Spanish evening, with subtle details and a strong sense of distance.
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Continue reading →: Watercolor Painting: Plazoleta de las Vacas, San Fernando, 1950sThis nostalgic watercolor transports us to the 1950s in San Fernando, Cádiz. Inspired by an old black-and-white photograph, the scene captures the early morning light over a timeless square where neighbors gather and memories linger. A study in tonal values, warm earth tones, and the delicate balance between light and…
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Continue reading →: Online Course: «Light and Color Contrasts in Watercolor» with Juan AneloWatercolor course by Juan Anelo, available on Blurone. Learn a unique approach to painting with strong contrast, color saturation, and light. Includes theory, material selection, sketches, and a full step-by-step demonstration of an original artwork.
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Continue reading →: Art Exhibition: «Nooks of Light and Colour» in Gibraltar.A watercolor exhibition by Juan Anelo at John Mackintosh Hall, Gibraltar. A warm reception, outstanding attendance, and media coverage made Nooks of Light and Colour a memorable event.
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Continue reading →: Watercolor Painting: Umbrellas in Irish TownNocturnal watercolor painting of a rainy street scene in Irish Town, Gibraltar. A vivid composition by Juan Anelo, exploring warm streetlight tones, moving figures and urban reflections. Painted with Schmincke Horadam watercolors on Hahnemühle paper.
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Continue reading →: Watercolor Painting: Rear view of La Salina de Dolores.Watercolor painting of the rear view of “La Salina de Dolores”, located in the Bay of Cádiz. A study of intense light, ochre fields, and stone textures by Juan Anelo. Painted on Baohong paper with M. Graham watercolors.
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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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