Iris blossom in a small glass vase

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Iris blossom in a small glass vase

SIZE:  12 in. x 12 in. - 31 x 31 cm 
PAPER: ARCHES GRAIN TORCHON ROUGH 425 g/m²
2021© ISABELLA KRAMER

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Painting together with friends is one of these moments I've missed so much during the last Covid infected year. So I was very pleased (after full vaccination!!)  and happy that my dear friend Gabriele Rinkleff invited me to paint together in her gorgeous atelier. This broken wonderful blossom was our warming up exercise and I like the result and hope you agree. 


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Portrait of Rory

 




Portrait of Rory

SIZE: 20 cm x 20 cm - 5,5" x 5,5"
PAINTING GROUND: AMPERSAND AQUABORD 3 mm
COLORS: DANIEL SMITH extra fine watercolors,
2021 © ISABELLA KRAMER



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That's my first try on Aquaboard and no, it isn't as easy as Ali Cavanaugh makes it look like, but it's absolutely awesome for portrait paintings. Inspired by the Art Class of Ali Cavanaugh. 


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Deep Breath

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Deep Breath


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,

2021 © ISABELLA KRAMER


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One more memory painting from gorgeous underwater experiences during our long time ago Thailand vacations. 

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Mean of refuge

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Mean of Refuge


SIZE: 14 cm x 15cm - 5,5" x 5,5"
PAPER: BOCKINGFORD FAT PAD 425g/m² (200lb) ROUGH
COLORS: DANIEL SMITH extra fine watercolors,
2021 © ISABELLA KRAMER


there are two means of refuge
from the miseries of life: 
music and cats 

- Albert Schweitzer 




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Dreaming allowed

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Dreaming allowed


SIZE: 14 cm x 15cm - 5,5" x 5,5"
PAPER: BOCKINGFORD FAT PAD 425g/m² (200lb) ROUGH
COLORS: DANIEL SMITH extra fine watercolors
2021 © ISABELLA KRAMER



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One more miniature beach painting against wanderlust. 



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Undersea Scape - 4

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Undersea Scape - 4


SIZE: 14 cm x 15cm - 5,5" x 5,5"
PAPER: BOCKINGFORD FAT PAD 425g/m² (200lb) ROUGH
COLORS: DANIEL SMITH extra fine watercolors,
2021 © ISABELLA KRAMER



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Practicing more undersea scapes is always like having some vacation days at the sea. 

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ask the children

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ASK THE CHILDREN

SIZE: 14 cm x 15cm - 5,5" x 5,5"
PAPER: BOCKINGFORD FAT PAD 425g/m² (200lb) ROUGH
COLORS: DANIEL SMITH extra fine watercolors,
2021 © ISABELLA KRAMER


One must ask children and birds how cherries and strawberries taste. 

- Johann Wolfgang vo Goethe



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I found no time for serious painting but missing my brushes I had to do some miniatures and I must say it feels gorgeous to play with water and pigments again. 



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Chaweng Noi Beach, Koh Samui

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Chaweng Noi Beach, Koh Samui

SIZE:  15 in. x 22 in. - 38 x 56 cm (half sheet)
PAPER: BOCKINGFORD ROUGH 425 g/m²
COLORS: DANIEL SMITH extra fine watercolors,

2021 © ISABELLA KRAMER


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I couldn't resist painting more memories from our Thailand travels years ago.



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The Scarlet Macaw

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The Scarlet Macaw

SIZE: 14,5 in. x 11 in. - 37 x 28 cm
PAPER: 
BOCKINGFORD RKB  FatPad NOT 425g/m² (200lb)
COLORS:  DANIEL SMITH extra fine watercolors   

2021 © ISABELLA KRAMER 

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A quick study of a scarlet macaw, sometimes these spontaneous works are the best. Done without primary drawing. 


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Lavender Girl

 



Lavender Girl 

SIZE:  16 in. x 12 in. - 41 x 31 cm 
PAPER: DALER ROWNEY - THE LANGTON 425 g/m²
COLORS: DANIEL SMITH extra fine watercolors
2021 © ISABELLA KRAMER


Inspired by Ali Cavanaugh's Art School. One more of my portrait exercises, there's a long way to go for me, but I love every single step. 


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Spring at the Floodplain Forest 2

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Spring at the Floodplain Forest 2

SIZE:  15 in. x 22 in. - 38 x 56 cm (half sheet)
PAPER: BOCKINGFORD ROUGH 425 g/m²
COLORS: DANIEL SMITH extra fine watercolors, SENNIELIER, WINDSOR & NEWTON

2021 © ISABELLA KRAMER



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Again a landscape painting about one of my favorite homeland areas. 


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