A Lady from Yangshou

.


A LADY FROM YANGSHOU

 SIZE: 15 in. x 22 in. - 40 x 30 cm 
PAPER: SAUNDERS WATERFORD ROUGH 300 g/m²
2017 © ISABELLA KRAMER

.find me on INSTAGRAM
+

lookin' at her face
learnin' the lessons of life
deep respect



This is the second time I've painted this wonderful face. It's one of these inspirations which never let you go. Here's my first interpretation: Yangshuo Lady I've painted her nearly two years ago. 




 .

A Winter Fairytale

.


A WINTER FAIRYTALE

SIZE: 15 in. x 22 in. - 38 x 28 cm (quarter sheet)
PAPER: SAUNDERS WATERFORD ROUGH 600 g/m²
COLORS: DANIEL SMITH extra fine watercolors

2017 © ISABELLA KRAMER


.find me on INSTAGRAM



.

Amaryllis for Christmas

.



AMARYLLIS FOR CHRISTMAS

SIZE: 15 in. x 22 in. - 38 x 56 cm (half sheet)
PAPER: BOCKINGFORD ROUGH 300 g/m²

2017 © ISABELLA KRAMER

find me on INSTAGRAM

What a year - I've posted 112 painting during 2017, really a large number for me - well not as much as in 2016 but for me a lot. I'm always on my way with my art work, studying and learning, visiting workshops and seeing DVD with the Watercolor Masters and enjoying this wonderful process of growing. 
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 10 !!! years (what a number, can't believe it) blogging here. 

Wishing you a very Merry Christmas 
and a fantastic, peaceful and creative 2018! 



Cordially yours,

Isabella 


.

The Christmas Cat

.


THE CHRISTMAS CAT

SIZE: 15 in. x 22 in. - 38 x 28 cm (quarter sheet)
PAPER: ARCHES ROUGH 300 g/m²
2017 © ISABELLA KRAMER

.find me on INSTAGRAM



My warmest thanks to my dear friend Ulli for her inspiration photo of her beautiful Mucki.
 .

Lebkuchenhaus - Gingerbread House

.


LEBKUCHENHAUS - GINGERBREAD HOUSE

SIZE: 15 in. x 15 in. - 38 x 38 cm
PAPER: GUARDI ARTISTICO - TORCHON 300 g/m²

2017 © ISABELLA KRAMER


.find me on INSTAGRAM



Auf einem Berg aus Zuckerkant, 
unter einem blühenden Machandelbaum, 
blinkt mein Pfefferkuchenhäuschen.
Seine Fensterchen sind aus Goldpapier, 
aus seinem Schornstein raucht Watte.
Im grünen Himmel, über mir, rauscht die Weihnachtstanne.
In meinem See aus Staniol 
spiegeln sich alle ihre Engel, alle ihre Lichter!
Die kleinen Kinder stehn rum 
und staunen mich an.
Ich bin der Zwerg Turlitipu.
Mein dicker Bauch ist aus Traganth, 
meine Beinchen Streichhölzer, 
meine listigen Äugelchen 
Korinthen.



Arno Holz, 1863-1929 


.

Candles glowing

.


CANDLES GLOWING 

SIZE: 28 x 38 cm

PAPER: BOCKINGFORD RKB FATPAD 425g/m² (200lb) ROUGH

2017 © ISABELLA KRAMER

find me on INSTAGRAM



Candles glowing
On the tree, it's christmas,
Little eyes are gleaming,
Older ones' are dreaming.

Candles glowing
Giving happiness
To all people
Everywhere on earth.


Candles glowing
Silent snowflakes falling,
Joyous hearts are singing,
Christmas bells are ringing.

People praying
Everywhere you go
Peace is, what we
Always want to know.
Candles glowing
That this world be so


Author: Jack Harrison -  songtext for Marlene Dietrich 


.



.