Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Watercolor”
10in x 13in, watercolor on paper, Private Collection This watercolor was painted as a tip of the hat to the old masters of the Italian Renaissance, a time when artists decorated tin-glazed pottery with historical and legendary scenes and stories. This style of painting gradually evolved through the centuries into a decorative luxury market in Italy and England. Majolica pottery …
15 in x 17in, watercolor on paper, Private Collection Part of an iron and rose series this painting came from a simple idea; what would happen if I painted the rigidity of iron with a single rose in a pitcher? Always in pursuit of interesting props for the studio I came upon this Italian made pitcher in a thrift store. …
15in x 21in, watercolor on paper, Private Collection Part of a two part painting of an “iron and rose” series, this work was inspired from a simple concept; what would happen if I rendered the rigidity of iron grates with the sublime softness of roses? Working in a series carries with it unique challenges, especially when the canvases are not …
22in x 30in, watercolor on paper Aspen trees grow best in direct light, not shade, thriving in clonal colonies located high in the mountains. These radiant trees quake in the wind; a lovely and peaceful sound. In the autumn, their soft white bark provides a striking contrast as the leaves turn varying bright shades of peach, yellow, gold, and light …
15in x 22in, watercolor on paper Going back to the Spanish land grants, Bien Nacido Vineyard is home to some of the finest grapes in the Santa Maria region of the central California coast. There are grown the varietals of chardonnay, pinot noir, and Syrah grapes.The terroir gives these grape varietals their unique flavor and aroma. Many vineyards purchase grapes …
22in x 30in, watercolor on paper, Private Collection In the northwest corner of the state of Arizona, near the Nevada and Utah borders, is Grand Canyon National Park. Being carved over time by the mighty Colorado River, it is vast at 277 miles long, nearly 18 miles wide and over 1 mile deep. In it are nooks and crannies, geological …
22in x 30in, transparent watercolor on paper, Private Collection In Yosemite National Park sits a grand old national historic landmark called the Wawona® Hotel. Its origination served as a resting spot and primitive inn for pioneers. Many times remodeled, Wawona remains open to visitors to enjoy a tranquil respite under mighty aged pine trees and oaks. The light streaming over …
22in x 63in, transparent watercolor on paper, Private Collection Near the mountain town of Durango, Colorado is the most beautiful resort named Purgatory, Colorado. After a long day’s drive amidst peach, gold and shimmering aspen leaf color, even snow flurries and rain, we were in an unfortunate fender bender just outside of Purgatory. We arrived to our room that night …
15in x 23in, aguamedia on paper Paint and wait, paint and wait…patience in waiting and allowing a wash to puddle and dry is a technique called varnishing. This technique is of great help to the painter because the layering of color creates depth of color with the added bonus of creating drama at the same time. Along the west coast …