In this powerful fourteenth episode of the Wet on Wet podcast, host Sunil Kalbandi sits down with one of India’s most influential watercolor ambassadors — Amit Kapoor. From humble beginnings in Delhi to becoming President of the International Watercolor Society (India), global workshop leader, brand ambassador, educator, curator, and author, Amit shares the remarkable journey that reshaped India’s watercolor landscape. With rare honesty, Amit discusses the real foundations of great painting: disciplined drawing, thousands of repetitions, relentless practice, and the importance of studying true masters instead of chasing trends or social-media validation. Listeners will learn how classical animation shaped his perspective, why live sketching matters more than copying photos, how to build visual judgment, and why subtle, international color sensibilities transformed his work. This episode is a rich masterclass in artistic mindset, perseverance, composition, perspective, and the power of consistent practice. Artists of all levels — especially those struggling with direction, motivation, or fundamentals — will find deep guidance and inspiration from one of the most respected voices in contemporary watercolor. 🌟 Guest – Amit Kapoor Website: https://www.amitkapoorwatercolor.com Instagram: / artist_amitkapoor Facebook: / amit.kapoor.artist YouTube: / @amitkapoorartist Book – Mastering Watercolors: https://www.amitkapoorwatercolor.com/... 🖌️ Host – Sunil Kalbandi Website: https://kalbandi.com Instagram: / sunilkalbandi YouTube: / sunilkalbandi Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... Key Insights & Quotes from Amit Kapoor “If your drawing is not good, color will never save your painting.” “We all have 10,000 bad drawings — finish them fast.” “Originals are originals. AI cannot replace the human hand.” “Don’t follow popularity. Follow the masters.” “Paper first, pigment second, brushes third. Surface is everything.” “There is no shortcut. Art needs daily practice, just like breathing.” “A strong perspective and clear composition decide the painting before color arrives.” 🎨 Techniques, Principles & Topics Discussed Drawing Discipline & Animation Influence Learning from classical animation: line of action, gesture, top-view perspectives. Importance of drawing thousands of sketches — fast, live, imperfect. Why copying Google photos stunts growth. Fundamentals Over Fashion Tone, composition, and structure before color. Building the ability to see good work before painting good work. Why subtle, broken, mixed colors create international sensibilities. Indian Watercolor Evolution How Amit helped revive watercolor culture in India since 2012. The challenge of standing out when many artists use “factory-like” raw colors. Breaking away from regional stylistic habits. Mindset & Career Growth Healthy competition, discipline, and lifelong consistency. Why overpricing early work is a common mistake. Using social media wisely & selectively. Materials & Tools Favorite papers: Bohem (top choice), Saunders, Lana, Arches (declining). Mission/Mijello pigments — especially new granulated series. Escoda signature brushes + Chinese brushes (strengths & limitations). Why paper quality changes the entire game. AI & The Future of Art How AI affects design/advertising — but not original hand-painted art. Value of being physically present at locations you paint. Workshops & Global Travel Teaching across the US, Europe, Mexico, Peru, Argentina, Italy, Bulgaria. Upcoming workshops primarily announced on Instagram.