Tomas Bernatonis is an artist profoundly moved by the ever-changing and unpredictable qualities of watercolours. He explains that working with this medium imparts important lessons in letting go of control and practicing patience, as he watches the colours move, blend, and transform across the canvas. Watercolours, for Tomas, become a way to concentrate on the vital details that infuse his paintings with life.
Each new painting presents Tomas with a chance to tell a story. He is especially fascinated by the interpretations viewers bring to his art, which sometimes reveal stories and meanings quite different from what he originally intended. This shared narrative between creator and audience enriches and deepens every piece he produces.
Tomas’s creative process is energized by his own memories and vivid imagination. He finds inspiration in the sensation of dancing, dreams about a home painted in brilliant colours, and the haunting memory of a girl’s unforgettable glance. These personal fragments are woven into his work, offering viewers insight into the emotions and thoughts that guide his artistic style.
Through his paintings, Tomas opens an invitation for others to engage, contemplate, and discover their own stories within his gentle watercolours. His artworks become not only a reflection of his own experiences but also a space for the narratives others create when they encounter his pieces.
About this artwork+
The painting presents a tightly packed array of stylized animal faces, predominantly cats, with a wide variation in colors ranging from shades of blue, green, brown, and gray. Each cat has distinct features, some bearing serious expressions while others have a more whimsical look. Amidst this sea of multicolored feline faces, there is a singular, notably out-of-place pink dog centrally located. The pink dog contrasts starkly with the surrounding cats not just in color but also in its rounded features and cheerful demeanor. The textures and shadows give the artwork a rich, tactile feel, suggesting each face might have its own story or personality. The overall effect is both whimsical and intriguing, inviting viewers to ponder the relationship or anomaly of the pink dog among the cats.
