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Watercolor carries a long legacy in the history of art. The earliest paintings and illustrations were made with earth pigments, made to be soluble in water, becoming the precursors to the watercolors we know today. They’ve been used to paint on scrolls, paper, parchment, and even silk, their colors vividly depicting landscapes, animals, and everyday scenes.

Like water, the popularity of this medium has ebbed and flowed through the centuries. Yet it remains a classic: It is one of the earliest forms of painting our children are taught at school, and a craft many paper and journal hobbyists have learned to enjoy, but in formal practice, watercolor also remains one of the most challenging mediums to master.

It takes great skill and artistry to wield watercolor and render it into breathtaking scenes on paper: an understanding of the nuances of movement and brushstrokes, a connection with the types of paper and how water and pigment can interact, the various techniques to achieve dreamy, gentle washes and precise strokes to vividly bring subjects to life on the page.

For 36 years now, Gallery Genesis has been searching for the Philippines’ masters of watercolor through the Kulay Sa Tubig National Watercolor Invitational Competition. It has been the gallery’s mission to showcase the medium since 1983, making the prestigious competition a much-awaited event among artists, audiences, and collectors.

 

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Participants in the Kulay Sa Tubig competition have gained significant recognition in their careers as artists, with the competition launching them into further success. With the country bursting with talent, the best artists and works are handpicked for the exhibition. This year, a total of 97 artists have been chosen, showcasing one watercolor painting each. The exhibition features a vivid mix of life-like landscapes, everyday scenes of children, families, work, culture, and nature, and abstract depictions of emotions and stories. What ties them all together is a distinct quality of being Filipino, and the indesputable talent and skill in the medium.

The Top 5 Philippine Watercolorists of this year’s Kulay Sa Tubig will be awarded at a special event on Sept. 20. The exhibition will then run from Sept. 21 to Oct. 4 at Gallery Genesis, 2nd Floor North Wing Bridgeway, Estancia Mall, Capitol Commons, Ortigas Center, Pasig City.

36th Kulay Sa Tubig competing artists

Abe, Erika

Alcantara, William

Aleluya, Adrian

 

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Allid, Aizza Joy

Andamon, Louiza Andes,

Mc Miller Aniban, Jason

Argarin, Mark Angelo

Arquero, Benedict

Atienza, Yves Jan

Badal, Elmar

Balderas, Joseph

Balotabot, Enrico Norman

Bañez, Jofel

Barja, Jose, Jr.

Barreiro, Aileen

 

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Bomediano, Leo

Bondoc, Ana Maria Sheila

Calderon, Wilfredo ‘Yeye’

Centeno, Katrina Karen

Come, Rhodalyn

Dayanghirang, Romina

De Guzman, Rodney James

Del Mundo-Angeles, Ana Neliza

Deocades, Primitivo ‘Tibo’

Dizon, Ralvin

Doce, Danny

Escaño, Aliver

 

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Escueta, Eileen Bondoc

Española, Charmaine

Espinosa, Roy

Estrella, Arnold

Florendo, Angelito ‘Jo’

Gacayan, Joanne

Gali, Leo Gauci, Jeff

Gocotano, Alex

Golingay, Jose

Goloyugo, Arnold

Guina, Rolando

 

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Guinto, Marianne

Herodico, Christian John

Hubahib, Joel

Hulagno, Gieward

Jimenez, Gerardo

Jimenez, Joselito ‘Jojo’

Jose, Edgardo ‘Egay’

Lacanaria, Kevin Ralph

Lara, Mary Irma

Legaspi, Julius

Luztre, Bianca

Macapugay, Niel

 

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Madrid, Rafaelita ‘Lita’ Posadas Manahan, Monica

Mendoza, Eduard

Mendoza-Pastor, Roselyn

Mercines, Bryce

Migallos, Maxcel

Millano, Jirah

Montesclaros, Rocelo

Morales, Alfredo ‘Alfred’, Jr.

Muñoz, Jerson ‘Ton’

Ocampo, Maria Cristina ‘Hyomi’ Pabilando, Joie

See Also

Padam, Richard

 

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Pagulayan, Joseph Drake

Pancho, Niño Cesar

Paredes, Aileen

Payawal, Mark

Pocot, Noel

Ponsica, Clint Denver ‘Owen’ Rabasto, Paul

Rayo, Jinky

Reyes, Ricardo, Jr.

Reynoso, Bienvenido ‘Bing’

Rivera, Thessa Mia

Rodriguez, Lester

Romeo, Richard

 

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Roque, Kahlil

Salazar Rodolfo ‘Rodel’

Salenga, Emerlito

Santos, Niña ‘Nikki’ Dominique

Silva, Emmanuel ‘Emman’

Sison, Cristeta Joy

Solano, Eduardo, Jr.

Suvisor, Marjoe

Triumfante, Nilsen

Tuazon, Crispin ‘Cris’

Uygongco, Eduardo ‘Ed

 

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Uygongco, Jo

Vailoces, Emmanuel ‘Manny’

Valencia, Franklin Caña

Vargas, John Carlo ‘JC’

Verroya, Ernesto

Vigilia, Charmilyn

Yanuario, Arvino

Ylagan, Pierre Paolo


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