A Lady from Yangshou

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A LADY FROM YANGSHOU

 SIZE: 15 in. x 22 in. - 40 x 30 cm 

PAPER: SAUNDERS WATERFORD ROUGH 300 g/m²

2017 © ISABELLA KRAMER

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lookin' at her face

learnin' the lessons of life

deep respect

©Hannes Froehlich

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. 



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A Winter Fairytale

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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


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Amaryllis for Christmas

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AMARYLLIS FOR CHRISTMAS

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

PAPER: BOCKINGFORD ROUGH 300 g/m²

2017 © ISABELLA KRAMER

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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 

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The Christmas Cat

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THE CHRISTMAS CAT

SIZE: 15 in. x 22 in. - 38 x 28 cm (quarter sheet)

PAPER: ARCHES ROUGH 300 g/m²

2017 © ISABELLA KRAMER

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

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Lebkuchenhaus - Gingerbread House

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LEBKUCHENHAUS - GINGERBREAD HOUSE

SIZE: 15 in. x 15 in. - 38 x 38 cm

PAPER: GUARDI ARTISTICO - TORCHON 300 g/m²

2017 © ISABELLA KRAMER

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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 

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4 little penguins

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4 LITTLE PENGUINS  

SIZE: 11 inch. x 15 inch. - 28 x 38 cm

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

2017 © ISABELLA KRAMER

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Candles glowing

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CANDLES GLOWING 

SIZE: 28 x 38 cm

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

2017 © ISABELLA KRAMER

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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 


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Mom & Kid

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MOM & KID

SIZE: 15 in. x 22 in. - 38 x 28 cm (quarter sheet)

PAPER: ARCHES ROUGH 300 g/m²

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Time for Stars - 2

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 TIME FOR STARS  2

SIZE: 15 in. x 15 in. - 38 x 38 cm

2017 © ISABELLA KRAMER

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Seahorse - mate for life

  SEAHORSE - MATE FOR LIFE

SIZE: 13,5 in. x 12 in. - 35 x 30 cm

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

2017 © ISABELLA KRAMER

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Endre's white cat

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ENDRE'S WHITE CAT 

SIZE: 15 in. x 22 in. - 38 x 28 cm (quarter sheet)

PAPER: ARCHES ROUGH 300 g/m²

2017 © ISABELLA KRAMER

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I started with this during the wonderful Endre Penovác Watercolor workshop at Girona and now I’ve finished it at my atelier.

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The Roosters of Girona - 3

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THE ROOSTERS OF GIRONA - 3

SIZE: 15 in. x 22 in. - 38 x 28 cm (quarter sheet)

PAPER: ARCHES ROUGH 300 g/m²

2017 © ISABELLA KRAMER

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Just back from a wonderful and very inspiring Workshop with Endre Penovác in Gerona, Spain. 

Fantastic organization by Angela Barbi - EPC Art-Courses , awesome group and a lovely experience. This one above is my last souvenirs that I've done completely during my stay there. 

Llafranc - the splash

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LLAFRANC - THE SPLASH

SIZE: 15 in. x 22 in. - 38 x 28 cm (quarter sheet)

PAPER: ARCHES ROUGH 300 g/m²

2017 © ISABELLA KRAMER

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The day after our excursion to Llafranc during the Workshop with Endre Penovác created a very funny splash painting day for his master class and this is my result. 

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The Cats of Girona - 1

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THE CATS OF GIRONA - 1 

SIZE: 15 in. x 22 in. - 38 x 28 cm (quarter sheet)

PAPER: ARCHES ROUGH 300 g/m²

2017 © ISABELLA KRAMER

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This cat was my first painting during the beautiful Endre Penovác Workshop at Girona and she looks really awaiting a lot - I'm sure she was happy with all those lovely black and white cats  created around her. 

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The Roosters of Girona - 2

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THE ROOSTERS OF GIRONA - 2

SIZE: 15 in. x 22 in. - 38 x 28 cm (quarter sheet)

PAPER: ARCHES ROUGH 300 g/m²

2017 © ISABELLA KRAMER

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Just back from a wonderful and very inspiring Workshop with Endre Penovác in Gerona, Spain. 

Fantastic organization by Angela Barbi - EPC Art-Courses , awesome group and a lovely experience. This one above is one of my souvenirs that I've done during my stay there. 

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Llafranc - heaven on earth

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LLAFRANC - HEAVEN ON EARTH - plein air 

SIZE: 15 in. x 22 in. - 38 x 28 cm (quarter sheet)

PAPER: ARCHES ROUGH 300 g/m²

2017 © ISABELLA KRAMER

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This was my plein air painting during our first excursion with the Endre Penovác Workshop. We're absolutely thrilled about this lovely charming place at the Costa Brava. The sun was so very bright, nice cosy warm wind and the colors amazing crispy and clear. But these conditions are not fitting really good to the special wet-in-wet technique. We couldn't paint so quick, how the papers dry. Nevertheless we've spend a gorgeous day together with inspiring tips from our Master and having very much fun and laughing all together. Great group and fantastic organization by our beloved Angela Barbi from EPC-Art Courses. 

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The Cats of Girona - 3

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THE CATS OF GiRONA - 3

SIZE: 15 in. x 22 in. - 38 x 28 cm (quarter sheet)

PAPER: ARCHES ROUGH 300 g/m²

2017 © ISABELLA KRAMER

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With the Cat series I'll started with my 3rd one painting during the Endre Penovác Workshop, because I love this one most. It's completely my own, because I use my own photography of Coralie (my cat) and I'm really satisfied with the whole composition.

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The Roosters of Girona - 1

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THE ROOSTERS OF GIRONA - 1 

SIZE: 15 in. x 22 in. - 38 x 28 cm (quarter sheet)

PAPER: ARCHES ROUGH 300 g/m²

2017 © ISABELLA KRAMER

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Just back from a wonderful and very inspiring Workshop with Endre Penovác in Gerona, Spain. 

Fantastic organization by Angela Barbi - EPC Art-Courses , awesome group and a lovely experience. This one above is one of my souvenirs that I've done during my stay there. 

During the workshop - helpful critics by
Endre Penovác (on the right) and his interpreter Pedja Acimovic (middle)

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Autumn Bouquet with Tea Cup and Apples

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AUTUMN BOUQUET WITH TEA CUP AND APPLES

SIZE: 28 x 38 cm

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

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In love with Frida Kahlo

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IN LOVE WITH FRIDA KAHLO

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

PAPER: SAUNDERS WATERFORD ROUGH 425 g/m²

COLORS: DANIEL SMITH extra fine watercolors

2017 © ISABELLA KRAMER

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Breton Windmill "Alphonse Daudet"

BRETON WINDMILL "ALPHONSE DAUDET" 
SIZE: 15 in. x 22 in. - 38 x 56 cm (half sheet)

PAPER: SAUNDERS WATERFORD ROUGH 425 g/m²

2017 © ISABELLA KRAMER

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Inspired by a wonderful Rural Landscape Workshop by Edo Hannema I’ve set up a new “Landscape-Palette”. 

These beautiful windmill I've photographed during a visit at the fantastic and very impressive International Wind- and Watermill Museum -   Mühlenmuseum, Gifhorn.  

Not the greatest, but surely the proudest - #inktober

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NOT THE GREATEST, BUT SURELY THE PROUDEST 

SIZE: 28 x 38 cm

PAPER: BOCKINGFORD RKB FATPAD 425g/m² (200lb) Not

2017 © ISABELLA KRAMER

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This little cockerel is a very good example for me, that I must be more patient. I've disturbed the granulation of the salt ... must try a new one soon. 

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Send back into the ocean 4

 SEND BACK INTO THE OCEAN  4

SIZE: 15 in. x 15 in. - 38 x 38 cm

2017 © ISABELLA KRAMER

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Concord grapes

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CONCORD GRAPES

SIZE: 11 in. x 15 in. - 28 x 38 cm

PAPER: BOCKINGFORD RKB FATPAD 425g/m² (200lb) Not

COLORS: DANIEL SMITH, MIJELLO, SENNELIER, SCHMINCKE  

2017 © ISABELLA KRAMER

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