Christmas Market Celle

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CHRISTMAS MARKET CELLE 

SIZE: 22 in. x 15 in. - 56 x 38 cm - half sheet 

PAPER: SAUNDERS WATERFORD ROUGH 425 g/m²
COLORS: DANIEL SMITH extra fine watercolors

2016 © ISABELLA KRAMER

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part of: AQUARELLE EN BRENNE CHALLENGE DE PEINTURE  this month with one of my photographs as impulse 

What a year - I've posted 120 painting during 2016, really a large number for me. 
I want to thank you from my heart for your so kind interest in my work, 
your supportive comments and your so wonderful friendship 
during all this years blogging here. 

Wish you a fantastic, creative and peaceful 2017!!  
Cordially yours,


Isabella 

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Wintry Breakfast

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WINTRY BREAKFAST

SIZE: 22  X 15 inch - 56 x 38 cm

PAPER: BOCKINGFORD ROUGH 425g/m² (200lb) - half sheet - 

MATERIALS: DANIEL SMITH EXTRA FINE WATERCOLORS 

2016 © ISABELLA KRAMER

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Berlin - Bode Museum in Winter

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BERLIN - BODE MUSEUM IN WINTER

SIZE: 22  X 15 inch - 56 x 38 cm

PAPER: SAUNDERS WATERFORD ROUGH 425g/m² (200lb) - half sheet - 

MATERIALS: DANIEL SMITH EXTRA FINE WATERCOLORS 

2016 © ISABELLA KRAMER

Merry Christmas with noble companions

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NOBLE COMPANIONS

SIZE: 15 in. x 15 in. - 41 x 41 cm

2016 © ISABELLA KRAMER

I wrote a letter to Santa and told him 
to bring you everything you wanted for Christmas, 
so hopefully he will answer and make all your dreams come true.

The glory and beauty of this wonderful season 
is something we all can share together. 
Wishing you a very Merry Christmas 
and a prosperous New Year.

Cordially yours,

Isabella 

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Festive Red

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FESTIVE RED

SIZE: 7,9 in. x 19,7 in. - 20 x 50 cm

PAPER: GUARDI ARTISTICO - TORCHON 300 g/m²

COLORS: DANIEL SMITH extra fine watercolors + Gold Powder

2016 © ISABELLA KRAMER

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Nature morte avec une cruche bleu

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NATURE MORTE AVEC UNE CRUCHE BLEU

SIZE: 28 cm x 38 cm
PAPER: BOCKINGFORD RKB  FatPad ROUGH 425g/m² (200lb)

COLORS: DANIEL SMITH extra fine watercolors

2016 © ISABELLA KRAMER

Too late for "A nos pinceaux", but inspired by ... 

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Berlin - loose, Bode Museum

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BERLIN - LOOSE, BODE MUSEUM

SIZE: 22  X 15 inch - 56 x 38 cm

PAPER: BOCKINGFORD ROUGH 425g/m² (200lb) - half sheet - 

MATERIALS: DANIEL SMITH EXTRA FINE WATERCOLORS 

2016 © ISABELLA KRAMER

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Painting Claude Monet

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PAINTING CLAUDE MONET 

SIZE: 22  X 15 inch - 56 x 38 cm

PAPER: SAUNDERS WATERFORD ROUGH 640g/m² (300lb) - half sheet - 

MATERIALS: DANIEL SMITH EXTRA FINE WATERCOLORS 

2016 © ISABELLA KRAMER

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Christmas Robin

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CHRISTMAS ROBIN

SIZE: 28 cm x 38 cm
PAPER: BOCKINGFORD RKB  FatPad ROUGH 425g/m² (200lb)

COLORS: DANIEL SMITH extra fine watercolors

2016 © ISABELLA KRAMER

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A Christmas Carol

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A CHRISTMAS CAROL 

(with the sketch for it)

SIZE: 14,8 cm x 42 cm

PAPER: BOCKINGFORD RKB FATPAD 300g/m² (140lb) ROUGH
COLORS: DANIEL SMITH extra fine watercolors and a hint of GOLD

2016 © ISABELLA KRAMER

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November Roses

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NOVEMBER ROSES

SIZE: 8 in. x 15 in. - 50 x 20 cm

PAPER: GUARDI ARTISTICO - TORCHON 300 g/m²

2016 © ISABELLA KRAMER

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work in progress

Flores de Pascua

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FLORES DE PASCUA 

SIZE: 46 cm x 30,5 cm - 18 in. X 12 in.
PAPER: LANAQUARELLE GRAIN SATINE 300g/m² (140lb)

COLORS: DANIEL SMITH extra fine watercolors

2016 © ISABELLA KRAMER

I thought during painting this at the gorgeous Christmas 🎄 holidays we've spend at Fuerteventura, Canary Islands years ago. Christmas is there so full filled with colors and happiness. And everywhere there are hedges and huge trees of these wonderful plants.

Hazel get the sofa

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HAZEL GET THE SOFA 

SIZE: 28 cm x 38 cm
PAPER: BOCKINGFORD RKB  FatPad ROUGH 425g/m² (200lb)

COLORS: DANIEL SMITH extra fine watercolors

2016 © ISABELLA KRAMER

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Hazel is the beautiful 8 years old Great Dame from Lynn Terry and I hope she likes my portrait of her "best friend in the whole world".







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dear Robin Redbreast

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DEAR ROBIN REDBREAST

SIZE: 16 in. x 14,5 in. - 41 x 37 cm 

PAPER: SAUNDERS WATERFORD ROUGH 640 g/m²
COLORS: DANIEL SMITH extra fine watercolors

2016 © ISABELLA KRAMER

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Collioure - la lumière du sud

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COLLIOURE - LA LUMIÈRE DU SUD 

SIZE: 30 in. x 22 in. - 76 x 56 cm (full imperial sheet)

PAPER: BOCKINGFORD ROUGH 300 g/m²
COLORS: DANIEL SMITH extra fine watercolors

2016 © ISABELLA KRAMER

part of: Aquarelle en Brenne Challenges des Peinture

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the blue prince

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THE BLUE PRINCE

SIZE: 14,5 in. x 11 in. - 37 x 28 cm

PAPER: HAHNEMUEHLE LEONARDO - ROUGH 600 g/m²
COLORS: DANIEL SMITH extra fine watercolors

2016 © ISABELLA KRAMER

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"Ich gehe mit meiner Laterne ..."

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"ICH GEHE MIT MEINER LATERNE ..." 

 (CHILDREN WITH LANTERNS) 

SIZE: 41 x 37 cm - 16 x 14,5 inch

2016 © ISABELLA KRAMER

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this is my yearly lantern painting, even an exercise for more practice in wet-in-wet technique. 

The nights before and on the night of Nov. 11, children walk in processions carrying lanterns, which they made in school, and sing Martin songs. Usually, the walk starts at a church and goes to a public square. A man on horseback dressed like St. Martin accompanies the children. When they reach the square, Martin’s bonfire is lit and Martin’s pretzels are distributed.[3]

In some regions of Germany (e.g. Rhineland or Bergisches Land) in a separate procession the children also go from house to house with their lanterns, sing songs and get candy in return.

The origin of the procession of lanterns is unclear. To some, it is a substitute for the St. Martin bonfire, which is still lit in a few cities and villages throughout Europe. It formerly symbolized the light that holiness brings to the darkness, just as St. Martin brought hope to the poor through his good deeds. Even though the tradition of the large, crackling fire is gradually being lost, the procession of lanterns is still practiced.

by wikipedia

During my childhood, we often went at the late autumn afternoon with our lanterns through the streets and sang. In Germany there are many songs which are specially composed and have been written in ancient times. One of them is "Ich gehe mit meiner Laterne" 

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Fin de l'été à Besançon

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Fin de l'été à Besançon

SIZE: 30 in. x 22 in. - 76 x 56 cm

2016 © ISABELLA KRAMER

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Autumn Leaves

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AUTUMN LEAVES

SIZE: 14,2 in. x 18,9  in. - 36 x 24 cm

PAPER: HAHNEMUEHLE LEONARDO - ROUGH 600 g/m²
COLORS: DANIEL SMITH extra fine watercolors

2016 © ISABELLA KRAMER


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Bellagio Memories

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BELLAGIO MEMORIES

SIZE: 22 in. x 30 in. - 56 x 76 cm

PAPER: LEONARDO HAHNEMUEHLE MATT 600 g/m²
COLORS: SENNELIER, MIJELLO, SCHMINCKE, WINSOR & NEWTON

2016 © ISABELLA KRAMER

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last of the year

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THE LAST OF THE YEAR

SIZE: 11 in. x 15 in. - 28 x 38 cm (quarter sheet)

PAPER: SAUNDERS WATERFORD ROUGH 425 g/m²
COLORS: DANIEL SMITH extra fine watercolors

2016 © ISABELLA KRAMER

This is one of the paintings I've started during the wonderful Jean Haines workshop several weeks ago and now I've finished it. Not going for gold, but I hope I'm on my way ... ;-) 




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the school trip

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THE SCHOOL TRIP
(to Golden Hall of Tōshōdai-ji in Nara, Japan) 

SIZE: 30 in. x 22 in. - 76 x 56 cm (full imperial sheet)

PAPER: BOCKINGFORD ROUGH 300 g/m²
COLORS: DANIEL SMITH extra fine watercolors

2016 © ISABELLA KRAMER

 Photo reference: Huge thanks to Sudarin Unn, ninth sunn,a good friend and famous photographer and graphic artist living in London, UK, with his friendly permission. Thank you so much sudarin, you're work inspires me again and again. 

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Autumn City

AUTUMN CITY

SIZE: 30 in. x 22 in. - 76 x 56 cm

PAPER: LEONARDO HAHNEMUEHLE MATT 600 g/m²
COLORS: SENNELIER, MIJELLO, SCHMINCKE, WINSOR & NEWTON

2016 © ISABELLA KRAMER

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This was my first painting during a Viktoria Prischedko's watercolor workshop, 07.10. - 09.10.2016 in Trier, Germany. 

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in love with lanterns

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IN LOVE WITH LANTERNS 

SIZE: 16,5 in. x 22 in. - 42 x 56 cm

PAPER: BRITANNIA HAHNEMUEHLE MATT 300 g/m²
COLORS: DANIEL SMITH extra fine watercolors

2016 © ISABELLA KRAMER

this is a doodle wash during a phase I paint a large watercolor with many details. Sometimes I need a break to calm me down and get a little bit distance between me and this large painting with nearly 20 persons ... curios ??? Looks good so far, so I believe its worth to wait for. 




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The faded voice of Summer

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THE FADED VOICE OF SUMMER 

SIZE: 15 in. x 22 in. - 38 x 56 cm (half sheet)

PAPER: BOCKINGFORD ROUGH 300 g/m²
COLORS: DANIEL SMITH extra fine watercolors

2016 © ISABELLA KRAMER

One more flower painting inspired by Jean Haines' beautiful painting style. I feel very at home 

in this way of painting, and feel that new doors open for me. I'm curious to see where it will lead me.

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Varieties of Pumpkins

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VARIETIES OF PUMPKINS

SIZE: 11 in. x 15 in. - 28 x 39 cm (quarter sheet)

PAPER: SAUNDERS WATERFORD ROUGH 425 g/m²
COLORS: DANIEL SMITH extra fine watercolors

2016 © ISABELLA KRAMER

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A Dreamer

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 A DREAMER

SIZE: 15 in. x 15 in. - 38 x 38 cm

PAPER: GUARDI ARTISTICO - TORCHON 300 g/m²

2016 © ISABELLA KRAMER

“A dreamer is one who can only find his way by moonlight, and his punishment is that he sees the dawn before the rest of the world.”

– Oscar Wilde

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Grape Days

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GRAPE DAYS  

SIZE: 38 cm x 28 cm
PAPER: BOCKINGFORD RKB  FatPad ROUGH 425g/m² (200lb)
COLORS: DANIEL SMITH extra fine watercolors

2016 © ISABELLA KRAMER

This is one of the paintings I've started during the wonderful Jean Haines workshop three weeks ago and now I've finished it. Maybe it's a little bit overworked, but it's such a nice idea for a larger version that I hope you enjoy it too. 

Closeness

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CLOSENESS 

SIZE: 28 cm x 38 cm
PAPER: BOCKINGFORD RKB  FatPad ROUGH 425g/m² (200lb)
COLORS: DANIEL SMITH extra fine watercolors

2016 © ISABELLA KRAMER

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Tarte aux fruits frais

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TARTE AUX FRUITS FRAIS 

SIZE: 12 x 18 inch. - 31 x 46 cm

PAPER: LANAQUARELLE 300g/m² (140lb) GRAIN SATINE
COLORS: DANIEL SMITH extra fine watercolors

2016 © ISABELLA KRAMER

part of: Paint and Draw Together Challenge 63 

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