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+
In this vibrant painting, a whimsical scene unfolds against a backdrop of rustic brick and mortar buildings. A young boy in a green shirt and jeans sits atop a tall brick wall, legs dangling casually as he watches over the scene before him. Below, a canvas of audacious, oversized flowers—bold in shades of orange, red, and pink—transforms what might have been a drab wall into a lively mural. The flowers pop against their bright turquoise background. Nearby, a young girl dressed in yellow, her back turned to us, intently adds her artistic touch to the lower part of the mural. Various paint cans scatter around her, suggesting a playful yet chaotic creativity at work. The contrast between the structured, weathered environment and the lively, colorful artwork captures a moment of childhood freedom and expression.
