Wet-on-wet watercolor illustration of Subject. Work on a uniformly damp surface to achieve soft transitions, diffused edges, watery blends, pigment blooms, subtle backruns, feathering, and capillary textures. Composition: one clear focal area placed on the rule of thirds with generous negative space; simplified forms dissolving into flowing washes; slight elevated viewpoint, medium shot. Lighting: ambient, diffused daylight-gentle glow from upper left; airy atmosphere with faint mist. Palette: limited Color Palette, low-to-medium saturation, balanced warm-cool interplay; transparent layers and wet glazes while the paper stays glistening. Color edges bleed into each other with smooth value gradients; paper texture visible, delicate granulation. Choose aspect ratio to suit the subject (portrait for a single figure, landscape for vistas). Finish with a few soft accents guiding the eye.
SUBJECT: misty lotus pond with koi; COLOR_PALETTE: indigo, cerulean, sap green, alizarin rose