About the artist
CARCO
Traveler and watercolorist, I therefore studied Mathematics and Physics in French scientific and engineering schools. I also achieved an Architecture degree where I finally discovered plain air sketching. Since then, I occasionally go painting on my days off. The rest of my life is dedicated to directing important building projects as a Project Manager. My experience led me to work in partnership with famous architects.
Modern colors and materials convinced me that figurative art could still have a new chance nowadays. My work is then figurative, maybe due to my logical, scientific formation. Yet I don’t want to be hyper realistic. I prefer trying to get poetic. It deals with light, spreading out of natural white on the paper. I always think of the white I am leaving on the paper before painting. Watercolor is such a beautiful, transparent medium!
Because of light, skies are often the main element. A tough, quick and risky subject to paint!
I hope you’ll Enjoy!
About Products
Here you can shop realistic reproductions of my works, using 'Giclée Print' technique on high quality paper. You will hardly notice the difference with the original watercolor.
I use the best papers such as 'Hahnmühle German Etching' for Prints without frames.
Some watercolors are also available in Framed & Mounted prints category, made of high quality Matt paper and natural wood frames (natural, white or black).
Have a look !
My favorite Watercolorists
I am glad to share here a list of watercolorists around the world that really inspire me :
Geoff Kersey, Watercolour Landscapes with Geoff Kersey – Watercolour Landscapes with Geoff Kersey Ltd
Chien Chung Wei, Chien Chung Wei | Watercolor Painting Gallery - Chinese Artist (wooarts.com)
Wu Sih Shian Wu Sih Shian Watercolor - Wusihshian
Michael Reardon HOME (mreardon.com)
Ganesh Hire
Nitin Singh Nitin Singh watercolor artwork online gallery
Featured products
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Athens, Temple of Athena Nike (watercolor) - Giclée print on watercolor paper
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Athens, Temple of Athena Nike (watercolor) Framed & Mounted Print
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Athens, Temple of Athena Nike (Watercolor) Postcard
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La Chapelle Saint Maurice (Watercolor) - Giclée print on watercolor paper
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La Chapelle Saint Maurice (Watercolor) Framed & Mounted Print
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La Chapelle Saint Maurice (Watercolor) Framed Print
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La Chapelle Saint Maurice (Watercolor) Postcard
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La Clusaz (Watercolor) - Giclée print on watercolor paper
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Some details about material and environment
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Our best paper for prints without frames - High quality render
Official Site Hahnmühle German EchtingWe use Hahnemühle German Etching for our Prints without frames. This is a traditional mould-made copperplate printing paper, complete with an inkjet coating designed especially for FineArt applications. The white art paper made from 100% alpha cellulose is characterised by its extraordinary velvety tactile feel and its fine, clearly defined felt structure. The premium matt inkjet coating guarantees outstanding print results with excellent reproduction of colour and detail, deep black and optimum contrasts. German Etching is acid- and lignin-free and meets the most exacting requirements in terms of age resistance.
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Go global without costing the earth
As we try to reach customers all over the world, we use local Print on Demand labs. Our sell-online website automatically routes your orders to the print facilities closest to our customers. Shorter shipping distances mean less environmental impact and cheaper delivery costs.
Our prints are made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why however it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!
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Green Packaging
Due to the long time it takes for plastics to biodegrade, we avoid using them wherever possible, including in our packaging. The good news is that we’ve already eliminated cling film from our supply chain, and use environmentally friendly plastics for products that require added protection. We also opt for packaging that’s recyclable, compostable or made from recycled content as much as is practicable.