Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Experimental processes exploring Pigment Transfer & Dispersion Technique.
Welcome to the Louise Jannetta YouTube Channel
The Art of Water’s Cohesive Forces
Fluid dynamics made visible in colour: Art Through Water’s Cohesion - In this video, Louise explores how the absorbency and resistance of different materials can be used to capture pigment, transfer imprints, and create subtle, expressive residual marks on paper. Through a combination of substrates, experimental mark making, and unique painting techniques, she reveals the hidden potential of surface and texture in image-making.
If you’re passionate about pushing the boundaries of paper, pigment, and process — you’re in the right place.
This innovative painting method leverages the cohesive forces of water to control pigment distribution on paper. By placing an object on the substrate, water’s surface tension governs the movement of pigment molecules, channelling them around the object’s perimeter in patterns impossible to achieve by hand. The result is a precise yet organic redistribution of colour, where gradients, rings, and diffusion effects arise naturally from fluid dynamics. This approach transforms a fundamental physical principle into a tool for both artistic expression and experimental design.
Experimental processes exploring Pigment Transfer & Dispersion Technique.
Welcome to the Louise Jannetta YouTube Channel
The Art of Water’s Cohesive Forces
Fluid dynamics made visible in colour: Art Through Water’s Cohesion - In this video, Louise explores how the absorbency and resistance of different materials can be used to capture pigment, transfer imprints, and create subtle, expressive residual marks on paper. Through a combination of substrates, experimental mark making, and unique painting techniques, she reveals the hidden potential of surface and texture in image-making.
If you’re passionate about pushing the boundaries of paper, pigment, and process — you’re in the right place.
This innovative painting method leverages the cohesive forces of water to control pigment distribution on paper. By placing an object on the substrate, water’s surface tension governs the movement of pigment molecules, channelling them around the object’s perimeter in patterns impossible to achieve by hand. The result is a precise yet organic redistribution of colour, where gradients, rings, and diffusion effects arise naturally from fluid dynamics. This approach transforms a fundamental physical principle into a tool for both artistic expression and experimental design.
