In the soul

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in the Soul

SIZE: 20 cm x 20 cm - 5,5" x 5,5"

PAINTING GROUND: AMPERSAND AQUABORD 3 mm

2024 © ISABELLA KRAMER

Happiness resides not in possessions,
and not in gold, happiness dwells in the soul.

 — Democritus

May the new year bring new happiness, new goals, 

new achievements, and a lot of new inspirations in your life. 

Wishing you a year fully loaded with happiness.

Sincerely yours,

Isabella 

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On the frozen Lake

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On the frozen Lake

SIZE: 20,3 cm x 25,4 cm - 8" x 10"

PAPER: BOCKINGFORD FAT PAD 425g/m² (200lb) ROUGH

COLOURS: SCHMINCKE SUPER GRANULATION watercolor 

2024 © ISABELLA KRAMER

In January 2013, we had such a severe winter with hard frost that the idyllic Heide Lake, where the beautiful town of Müden is located, was frozen over, and young and old could have fun on the ice. I am glad I took my camera with me, so I have a lot of lovely impressions to inspire me.

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Ice skating fun

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Ice skating fun

SIZE: 20,3 cm x 25,4 cm - 8" x 10"

PAPER: BOCKINGFORD FAT PAD 425g/m² (200lb) ROUGH

COLOURS: SCHMINCKE SUPER GRANULATION watercolor 

2024 © ISABELLA KRAMER

In January 2013, we had such a severe winter with hard frost that the idyllic Heide Lake, where the beautiful town of Müden is located, was frozen over, and young and old could have fun on the ice. I am glad I took my camera with me, so I have a lot of lovely impressions to inspire me.

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A Candy Canes X-Mess

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a Candy Canes X-mess

SIZE: 20 cm x 20 cm - 5,5" x 5,5"

PAINTING GROUND:  YASUTOMO STONEPAPER 150 g/m² 

COLORS: DANIEL SMITH, and QOR watercolors

2024 © ISABELLA KRAMER

I couldn't resist to participate at the #foodpaintingchallenge on Instagram this holiday week. 

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On a cold Winter's day

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on a cold Winter's day 

SIZE: 15,7 in. x 15,7 in. - 40 x 40 cm
PAPER: GUARDI ARTISTICO - TORCHON 300 g/m²

COLORS: SCHMINCKE SUPER GRANULATION WATERCOLORS 

2024 © ISABELLA KRAMER

 December 2024 Challenge at the Facebook Watercolour Group The Watercolour Challenge

Ich wünsche Euch von Herzen ein Frohes Weihnachtsfest mit unvergesslich schönen, harmonischen und friedvollen Augenblicken und der Muße ebendiese genießen zu können und für das Neue Jahr einen glücklichen Wechsel und viel Positives und Lebenswertes in 2025.  

I want to thank you from my heart for your so kind interest in my work, 
for your supportive comments and your wonderful friendship during all these years blogging here. 

I wish you Merry Christmas for you and yours
and a fantastic, creative, healthy and peaceful 2025!!  

Cordially yours,

Isabella 

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A Lighthouse Winter

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A Lighthouse Winter

SIZE: 20 cm x 20 cm - 5,5" x 5,5"

PAINTING GROUND: AMPERSAND AQUABORD 3 mm

2024 © ISABELLA KRAMER

The last nice snow that we had was in January 2021. So, the hope of having a white Christmas this year is again zero. Yeah, we’re painters, so we paint our own winter dreams.

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Following the Star

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Following the Star 

SIZE: 24 in. x 18 in. - 61 x 46 cm 

PAPER: BAOHONG COLD PRESSED 300 g/m²

2024 © ISABELLA KRAMER

My version of Tom Shepherd's wonderful tutorial "Three Kings" at his online art school. 

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Be the candle!

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Be the Candle! 

SIZE: 20 cm x 20 cm - 5,5" x 5,5"

PAINTING GROUND: AMPERSAND ARTIST PANEL 

COLORS: DANIEL SMITH, and WINSOR & NEWTON watercolors

2024 © ISABELLA KRAMER

There are two ways of spreading light:
to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it.

- Edith Wharton

ich wünsche Euch einen besinnlichen und harmonischen 3. Advent.


herzlichst isabella

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Waiting for Christmas

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Waiting for Christmas

SIZE: 24 cm x 30 cm - 9,4 inch x 11,8 inch

PAINTING GROUND: AMPERSAND AQUABORD 3 mm

2024 © ISABELLA KRAMER

It is a special story behind this painting, not even a Christmas story but a story about a destroyed Aquabord. The first painting on this board was a woman portrait, and there was no point in which I was delighted with the result. But I've created deep scratches for the woman's wind-blown hair. After cleaning the painting ground, they stood there. So I thought that I could use it like a sketchbook and create, with no pressure on my shoulders, just a small Christmas doodle. It came out so nice that I decided to show it to you, and I hope that it will put you in a perfect mood for the upcoming Christmas days. Sure, the scratches are still there, but they don't bother me. 

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We Three Kings

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We Three Kings

SIZE: 20 cm x 20 cm - 5,5" x 5,5"

PAINTING GROUND: AMPERSAND AQUABORD 3 mm

COLORS: DANIEL SMITH WATERCOLORS 

2024 © ISABELLA KRAMER

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Sankta Lucia - a Swedish Tradition

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Sankta Lucia -  a Swedish Tradition

SIZE: 20,3 cm x 25,4 cm - 8" x 10"

PAPER: BOCKINGFORD FAT PAD 425g/m² (200lb) ROUGH

2024 © ISABELLA KRAMER

Isn't she a wonderful addition to my series-> women all over the world? 

A great article about the Lucia tradition in Sweden you can find-> here 

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Großvaters Dompfaff - Grandpa's Bullfinch

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Großvaters Dompfaff

Grandpa's Bullfinch

SIZE: 20 cm x 20 cm - 5,5" x 5,5"

PAINTING GROUND: AMPERSAND ENCAUSTICBORD 6 mm

COLORS: DANIEL SMITH watercolors 

2024 © ISABELLA KRAMER

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One of the many memories of my beloved grandparents is the story of when my grandpa brought a bullfinch in a birdcage into grandma's kitchen. I've never seen this beautiful bird so close, but at the same time, I begged Grandpa to set this wonderful wild animal free again. And so we did it together in our garden. 

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Be prepared for Christmas!

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Be prepared for Christmas! 

SIZE: 20 cm x 20 cm - 5,5" x 5,5"

PAINTING GROUND: BOCKINGFORD FAT PAD 425g/m² (200lb) ROUGH

COLORS: DANIEL SMITH, and WINSOR & NEWTON watercolors

2024 © ISABELLA KRAMER

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During Advent, I love to do small or bigger paintings with a lot of Christmas spirit. It's my way of showing how much I love this time of the year. 

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The Magic Begins!

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The Magic Begins

SIZE: 20 cm x 20 cm - 5,5" x 5,5"

PAINTING GROUND: AMPERSAND ENCAUSTICBORD 6 mm

COLORS: SCHMINCKE SUPER GRANULATION watercolors, DANIEL SMITH 

2024 © ISABELLA KRAMER

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Small Advent‘s Sunday experimental work for the first time with watercolor on encaustic board. I really love the result 🌲❤️

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