Renaissance of watercolour painting in the XXI century: Trends and prospects

This paper examines the phenomenon of the renaissance of watercolour painting in the 21st century. The study focuses on two key development trends: the use of mix-media technology and the digital transformation of watercolour art. Innovative materials and technical solutions are analysed, including the use of propylene gels, structural adhesives, and modelling creams that significantly expand the expressive possibilities of watercolour techniques. Particular attention is paid to the integration of digital technologies into watercolour painting, including the creation of virtual exhibition spaces and the use of three-dimensional modelling software. The main consequences of digital transformation are identified: expansion of expressive possibilities, democratisation of art, transformation of the creative process, and the emergence of new formats of perception. The results of the study demonstrate the formation of a new aesthetic paradigm, which in the future will be based on the synthesis of traditional and innovative approaches