Written by The beautiful doodlewashes were created by Otto Besel in Argentina. He’s a graphic designer who studied at the University of Buenos Aires and currently works in scientific illustration and naturalistic painting (follow him on Instagram!).
For his work, he uses watercolor, gouache and acrylic. “The watercolour is a new technique for me,” he says, “difficult to master, but very rewarding to see the finished work.”
He especially likes to draw birds and works in layers of color, allowing each layer to dry in between. He uses 300gsm Fabriano paper and for watercolor, Winsor & Newton half pans.
Otto’s inspiration is Argentina, the country where he currently lives. Also, birds, insects and reptiles are his favorites and are very numerous there. “I also like people to enjoy my work and I respect and value the lives of these animals. My career as an artist is just starting and I hope to further progress on every work I make.”
Thanks for sharing your wonderful work with us, Otto! We’ll be watching to see what you’ll make next! (be sure to follow Otto on Instagram for more!)
En español:
Soy diseñador gráfico estudié en la Universidad de Buenos Aires y actualmente me dedico a la ilustración científica y pintura naturalista.
Para mis trabajos utilizo acuarela, gouache y acrílico. La acuarela es una nueva técnica para mí, difícil de dominar pero muy gratificante al ver terminado un trabajo.
Me gusta representar especialmente a las aves con ella. Trabajo por capas dejando secar entre una y otra, utilizo papel Fabriano de 300 gr y acuarelas Winsor & Newton en pastilla.
Mi inspiración: el campo donde actualmente vivo, las aves, insectos y reptiles son mis preferidos y las especies aquí son muy numerosas. Me gusta que la gente además de disfrutar de mí obra también respete y valore la vida de estos animales. Mi carrera como artista apenas comienza y espero seguir progresando en cada trabajo.
So vibrant!
I know!! Aren’t they?! His work is awesome.
Wow! These are amazing so life like, I’m completely blown away by these 😊
Yeah…they’re stunningly good, aren’t they?! Glad you liked them Tori! 💕😃
They are so life-like! Just stunning!
Yep! I thought they might fly right off the page! 😊So good!
THESE ARE BREATHTAKINGLY BEAUTIFUL!!! Love the vibrant colors 🙂
Thanks Nicole!! 💕😃Otto is incredibly talented isn’t he?!!
….what wonderful art–thank you for bringing this to us!
So happy you liked this feature Lance!! Thanks!! 😃
Otto, your bird illustrations are breathtaking. Thank you sharing your art, and thank you Charlie.
Isn’t it awesome?? Oh if I just had the patience to wait for my layers to dry. Hehe😊 Otto is amazing!
amazing (K)
Happy you think so Kerfe! 💕😃👍🏻
Another bird artist…woohoo!! I followed him first and then made time to comment here…not that I don’t love your post. 😉 xo
Hehe… No that’s the master plan! Follow! Follow!! Thanks Teresa! 💕😃
Hahaha! 💙
Stunning and vibrant…beautiful paintings. Visual gems that make color sing. Thank you for sharing such lovely art. Great feature Charlie.
Awesome!! Glad you liked these Haunani!!💕😃
Wow amazing work Otto! Thank you for sharing with us 👍🏼
Yay! So happy you liked this feature Snehal!! 💕😃
Such a precise hand, and such beautiful vibrant colors! Lovely work Otto!
So happy you liked these Cathe! 😃
Lovely, detailed bird portraits.