Watercolour painting: Ideas and learning through the lens of individual experience

A key factor in the modernisation of education in Ukraine is the study, preservation, and implementation of effective and rational pedagogical experience – an experience that has not only been realised in the teaching and upbringing of the younger generation, but also possesses the potential to serve as a model for future educational practice. This research aimed to uncover the secrets of technical approaches that can captivate young people and contribute to the further development of visual arts techniques. The article focused on the artist’s path to mastering the use of watercolour, highlighting the importance of children’s art studios, which nurtured creative interest, instilled an appreciation of beauty in everyday surroundings, and developed practical painting skills. Attention was also given to the figure of Zoltan Bakonii, a renowned art educator in Transcarpathia and beyond. His name and activities in the minds of contemporaries from the middle and older generations, former students, were closely intertwined with the names of the luminaries of the Transcarpathian school of painting. Yosyp Bokshai played a significant role in popularising the remarkable achievements of the visual arts studio, which contributed to the upbringing of several generations of admirers and artists, who joined the ranks of the Transcarpathian painting school. The artistic-pedagogical system of Zoltan Bakonii has withstood the test of time, proven and demonstrated its effectiveness, and continued to exist through the efforts of its followers. This system was modernised and enhanced with creative innovations, fulfilling a crucial social role in nurturing well-rounded individuals and responsible citizens within new socio-historical contexts. Given the rise of digital technologies and their widespread use among young people, there has been a noticeable decline in interest in classical painting techniques. The practical value of the research lies in the emphasis on the specifics of working with demanding equipment, which requires technical proficiency and a deep understanding of composition, selection, and generalisation