Answer the following question in 3-4 complete sentences. A painting of the back of a man in a row boat in the water. There are trees in the background. His head is turned so his white-bearded face is visible. Name the painting above and its artist. What media was used to create this piece? Why do you think the artist chose to use this media for this piece?

The Adirondack Guide by Winslow Homer

Explanation:

The Adirondack Guide by Winslow Homer. The artist used transparent watercolors over graphite pencil and used a technique called rewetting, blotting and scraping atop moderately textured woven paper to create an image of an old man floating, lost in nature but also very much aware of his surroundings. I think he chose to use this technique because of the color vibrancy that watercolors creates and how easy it is to blend colors together like what you would find in nature.