When you live in a place as close to actual paradise as Bali, I imagine it’s a challenge not to become an artist. Take, for example, the amazing watercolor artist Vianka Guinaz. As is often the case, I was unsuccessful at finding out anything about the artist, though I believe the name Vianka is typically a women’s name.

Vianka
“The name given to the mysterious individual once every decade who is intrinsically involved in the plot for world domination. This person has been known to ally themselves with assassin penguins and their trainers. Commonly referred to as botanist, waffle, or v. Has been sighted wandering the streets dressed as Paris Hilton.”

– Urban Dictionary

Guinaz’s Instagram captions are sweet and humble and remarkably self-effacing. She seems very young and very likable, both good things to be.

So whoever she is, whether she’s bent on world domination (accompanied by her assassin penguins) or hanging around Bali, using her powers for good, I can say with conviction that Guinaz is a really gifted painter. She also does very good pencil portraits of movie stars, but it’s water and sunsets I’m craving today, so that’s what you’re getting!

You can see all of Vianka Guinaz’s beautiful watercolors on her Instagram.

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As the first post of this year, I'm saying Happy New Year to all of you 💓 This gouache piece is based on a sunset picture I took in front of my house (I have dozens of it). I just changed the sky because I wanted it to be dramatic (typical me). Starting school next week and I am not ready to go back. What do you suggest I should paint before school starts in 4 days? . . Gouache @winsorandnewton @royaltalens Potentate Sketchbook Brushes : Artemedia Manglon . . #sketch#art#artwork#artshelp#watercolor#watercolour#journal#winsorandnewton#cotmanwatercolor#vangoghwatercolor#watercolorpainting#watercolor_daily#watercolorpractice#watercolorid#aquarelle#watercolorart#artid#cartel_watercolorists#dailyart#watercolorlandscape#gouache#gouacheart#gouacheartwork#contemporarypainting#gouachepainting#conceptart#fantasy

A post shared by Vianka Guinaz (@vianka_guinaz) on Jan 2, 2020 at 3:02am PST

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A real quick paint i did the other day, wanted to try an underwater scene; reference pic from @nadja.leutloff . . . #sketch#flatlay#scenery#sunset#art#artwork#young_artists_help#artist_4_shoutout#artshelp#indozoneart#bookmarks#watercolor#watercolour#journal#winsorandnewton#cotmanwatercolor#vangoghwatercolor#watercolorpainting#watercolor_daily#watercolorpractice#watercolorid#aquarelle#watercolorart#artid#cartel_watercolorists#dailyart#watercolorlandscape#artphilosophyBA

A post shared by Vianka Guinaz (@vianka_guinaz) on Jan 28, 2019 at 3:26am PST

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~POST DUMP ~ From the poll i made, it's decided that i'm gonna post some WC paintings i never posted. Here it is! Most of them are small practices that i'm not too proud of. The first one was the first try with @artphilosophyco 's Pastel Dreams. The 4th one was inspired by @chalucapalette 's work! Oh, i added a bonus at the end, an old calligraphy practice. It's a good thing that i get to post these, just because i'm not proud at how it ended up, this paintings were a good practice for me. Tell me your honest opinion about it ❤ . . . #sketch#flatlay#scenery#sunset#art#artwork#young_artists_help#artist_4_shoutout#artshelp#indozoneart#bookmarks#watercolor#watercolour#journal#winsorandnewton#cotmanwatercolor#vangoghwatercolor#watercolorpainting#watercolor_daily#watercolorpractice#watercolorid#aquarelle#watercolorart#artphilosophyBA#cartel_watercolorists#dailyart#watercolorlandscape#gouache#primawatercolor#pasteldreams

A post shared by Vianka Guinaz (@vianka_guinaz) on May 21, 2019 at 4:31am PDT

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Simple gouache sky. Will be very busy next week, but i'll still post regularly because i got way too many paintings that i haven't post yet. Love the red colour on this piece. . . @royaltalens gouache on Potentate Sketchbook . . #sketch#art#artwork#artshelp#watercolor#watercolour#journal#winsorandnewton#cotmanwatercolor#vangoghwatercolor#watercolorpainting#watercolor_daily#watercolorpractice#watercolorid#aquarelle#watercolorart#artid#cartel_watercolorists#dailyart#watercolorlandscape#gouache#gouacheart#gouacheartwork#contemporarypainting#gouachepainting

A post shared by Vianka Guinaz (@vianka_guinaz) on Oct 6, 2019 at 4:03am PDT

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A different illustration than usual. I saw an illustration on pinterest and decided to remake it. A bit different than the original and way worse. I'm not patient enough to make all the coral details. But i do enjoy making it and i think it didn't turn out too bad. Did it? . . Gouache @winsorandnewton @royaltalens Potentate Sketchbook Brushes @bettyhayways . . Original digital painting by @ shuchen_li (twitter) . #sketch#art#artwork#artshelp#watercolor#watercolour#journal#winsorandnewton#cotmanwatercolor#vangoghwatercolor#watercolorpainting#watercolor_daily#watercolorpractice#watercolorid#aquarelle#watercolorart#artid#cartel_watercolorists#dailyart#watercolorlandscape#gouache#gouacheart#gouacheartwork#contemporarypainting#gouachepainting#conceptart#fantasy

A post shared by Vianka Guinaz (@vianka_guinaz) on Dec 13, 2019 at 3:00am PST

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Moon Gazing; I'm not really satisfied with how the sky turned out, put some metalic red as usual but it did not blend well. But hey, i kinda love how these 3 turned out. Inspired by @artbysinch . . . Got a video of me showing the sparkles and silvers i used in this one, forgot to multiple my post 😢 Posted it on my story instead . . . #sketch#flatlay#scenery#sunset#art#artwork#young_artists_help#artist_4_shoutout#artshelp#indozoneart#bookmarks#watercolor#watercolour#journal#winsorandnewton#cotmanwatercolor#vangoghwatercolor#watercolorpainting#watercolor_daily#watercolorpractice#watercolorid#aquarelle#watercolorart#artphilosophyBA #cartel_watercolorists#dailyart#watercolorlandscape#gouache

A post shared by Vianka Guinaz (@vianka_guinaz) on Mar 29, 2019 at 4:25am PDT

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I guess this will be my last post for this year. 2019 had been a blast! So many good stuff happened this year and i am so grateful. I held my first workshop, finished my marvel suits project, gained 34k, got a scholarship at the university i wanted, among many other stuffs i cannot list all. Am beyond grateful for all of you who followed me through my art journey so far. I'm far from good but this year had given me a lot. Here's to another great year 🎉 Swipe to see my best nine! You guys seem to love my gouache more huh 🤔 . . . Gouache @winsorandnewton @royaltalens Potentate Sketchbook . . Inspired by a photo from pinterest #sketch#art#artwork#artshelp#watercolor#watercolour#journal#winsorandnewton#cotmanwatercolor#fantasy#vangoghwatercolor#watercolorpainting#watercolor_daily#watercolorpractice#watercolorid#aquarelle#watercolorart#artid#cartel_watercolorists#dailyart#watercolorlandscape#gouache#gouacheart#gouacheartwork#contemporarypainting#gouachepainting#conceptart#fantasy#topnine

A post shared by Vianka Guinaz (@vianka_guinaz) on Dec 29, 2019 at 3:08am PST

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"A day spent with dreaming and sunsets and refreshing breezes cannot be bettered." – Nicholas Sparks. . Really missed those days when sunsets are the only thing i made. This gouache sunset is one of my favourites i've made. I still wish the sky background could be smoother though, the brush lines kinda ruin this. But oh well, it still looks good i guess. . . Gouache @winsorandnewton @royaltalens Potentate Sketchbook Brushes @bettyhayways . #sketch#art#artwork#artshelp#watercolor#watercolour#journal#winsorandnewton#cotmanwatercolor#vangoghwatercolor#watercolorpainting#watercolor_daily#watercolorpractice#watercolorid#aquarelle#watercolorart#artid#cartel_watercolorists#dailyart#watercolorlandscape#gouache#gouacheart#gouacheartwork#contemporarypainting#gouachepainting#conceptart#fantasy

A post shared by Vianka Guinaz (@vianka_guinaz) on Dec 18, 2019 at 3:21am PST

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In love with how this looks ❤🌅 I thoroughly enjoyed making sunlight like this and i definitely would make more! Oh, this also looks great as a wallpaper, i posted this on my story (and highlight) and you guys can use it if you want 💓 Thoughts on this? Photo reference by @pikkupajala . . . #sketch#flatlay#scenery#sunset#art#artwork#young_artists_help#artist_4_shoutout#artshelp#indozoneart#bookmarks#watercolor#watercolour#journal#winsorandnewton#cotmanwatercolor#vangoghwatercolor#watercolorpainting#watercolor_daily#watercolorpractice#watercolorid#aquarelle#watercolorart#artphilosophyBA#cartel_watercolorists#dailyart#watercolorlandscape#gouache#primawatercolor#pasteldreams

A post shared by Vianka Guinaz (@vianka_guinaz) on Jun 9, 2019 at 4:01am PDT

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A simple small watercolor piece that i hung on my wall, i can't wait to share how my wall looks like now! Been going for something simpler lately, a simple sky or sunsets and been doing a hell lot of clouds practice. Do you want me to keep making simple things or try something more tricky? . . . . #sketch#flatlay#scenery#sunset#art#artwork#artshelp#indozoneart#bookmarks#watercolor#watercolour#journal#winsorandnewton#cotmanwatercolor#vangoghwatercolor#watercolorpainting#watercolor_daily#watercolorpractice#watercolorid#aquarelle#watercolorart#artphilosophyBA#cartel_watercolorists#dailyart#watercolorlandscape#gouache#primawatercolor#pasteldreams

A post shared by Vianka Guinaz (@vianka_guinaz) on Aug 25, 2019 at 3:37am PDT