Thailand Memories

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Thailand Memories

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

COLORS: DANIEL SMITH WATERCOLORS 

2024 © ISABELLA KRAMER

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Koh Samui Beach

Koh Samui Beach


SIZE: 16 in. x 12 in. - 41 x 31 cm 

PAPER: MILFORD NOT 300 g/m²
COLORS: DANIEL SMITH WATERCOLORS

2024 © ISABELLA KRAMER

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Nana Mori

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Nana Mori

SIZE: 20 cm x 20 cm - 5,5" x 5,5"

PAINTING GROUND: AMPERSAND CLAYBORD cradled 22 mm PRIMED WITH QOR WATERCOLOR GROUND

COLORS: DANIEL SMITH and WINSOR & NEWTON watercolors

2023 © ISABELLA KRAMER

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I discovered this young very talented Japanese actress in the series "Cooking for the Makanai" and the whole series inspires me again and again.

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自信 Jishin - Zuversicht

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自信 

 Jishin

 Zuversicht - Confidence

SIZE: 20 cm x 20 cm - 5,5" x 5,5"

PAINTING GROUND: AMPERSAND CLAYBORD cradled 22 mm PRIMED WITH QOR WATERCOLOR GROUND

COLORS: DANIEL SMITH, WINSOR & NEWTON watercolors

2023 © ISABELLA KRAMER

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Nachdenklich - 物思いに沈んだ - Monoomoi ni shizunda

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物思いに沈んだ

Monoomoi ni shizunda

Nachdenklich - Deep in Thoughts

SIZE: 20 cm x 20 cm - 5,5" x 5,5"

PAINTING GROUND: AMPERSAND CLAYBORD cradled 22 mm PRIMED WITH QOR WATERCOLOR GROUND

COLORS: DANIEL SMITH, WINSOR & NEWTON watercolors

2023 © ISABELLA KRAMER

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Geisha at Bamboo Fountain

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 Geisha at Bamboo Fountain

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

2023 © ISABELLA KRAMER

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2nd painting of my Geisha series, and too included to women all over the world series. 

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Day 11 - way up high

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Day 11 - Way up high - Dreaming of Maui

SIZE:  9,4 in. x 12,6 in. - 24 x 32 cm 

PAPER: HAHNEMUEHLE COLD PRESSED 300 g/m²

2022© ISABELLA KRAMER

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 SKTCHY ART SCHOOL watercolor #30faces30days. Many thanks to Kyle Fortu 
This is my version.

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The Way in the Heart

 

The Way in the Heart

SIZE:  18 in. x 24 in. - 46 x 61 cm 

PAPER: ARCHES GRAIN FIN - COLD PRESSES 300 g/m²

COLORS: DANIEL SMITH extra fine watercolor 

2021© ISABELLA KRAMER

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“The Way is not in the sky; the Way is in the heart.”

- Buddha 

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Living Life in Peace

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Living Life in Peace

SIZE:  18 in. x 24 in. - 46 x 61 cm 

PAPER: ARCHES GRAIN FIN - COLD PRESSES 300 g/m²

COLORS: DANIEL SMITH extra fine watercolor 

2021© ISABELLA KRAMER

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"Imagine there's no countries

It isn't hard to do

Nothing to kill or die for

And no religion too

Imagine all the people

Living life in peace

You may say that I'm a dreamer

But I'm not the only one

I hope someday you'll join us

And the world will be as one”

― John Lennon, Imagine

One more piece for my monk series. Painting this one I always remember our wonderful Thailand visits a long time ago, but still so vibrant in my mind. 

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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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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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Nothing is ever really lost ... Koh Samui

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NOTHING IS EVER REALLY LOST...  KOH SAMUI 

SIZE: 15 in. x 15 in. - 38 x 38 cm

2020 © ISABELLA KRAMER

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"Nothing is ever really lost to us as long as we remember it.”

― L.M. Montgomery

Especially in these special times of Covid-19 and no sure travel insight, I am very happy that we made such wonderful trips years ago. We have been to Thailand three times and the longing will probably remain forever to return there again.

the bright path

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THE BRIGHT PATH
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, SENNIELIER, WINDSOR & NEWTON

2020 © ISABELLA KRAMER

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“If you light a lamp for somebody, 
it will also brighten your path.” 

-Buddha

step by step

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Lotus - a Thailand Memory

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 LOTUS 

a Thailand Memory 

SIZE:  8,4 in. x 11 in. - 22 x 30 cm 

PAPER: SAUNDERS WATERFORD ROUGH 300 g/m²

2020 © ISABELLA KRAMER

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Best walk ever!

BEST WALK EVER!

SIZE:  15 in. x 22 in. - 19 x 25 cm 

PAPER: BOCKINGFORD ROUGH 4425 g/m²

2019 © ISABELLA KRAMER

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This is a composition study for a larger version and working on this is like a little break on Koh Samui, Thailand. I miss this friendly and beautiful country so much. 

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Hanami

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Finally, I reworked the first version and now I'm happy with the result.  6. March 2022 

HANAMI

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

PAPER: BOCKINGFORD ROUGH 300 g/m² 

2019 © ISABELLA KRAMER

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This was very challenging and I'm not really satisfied with the result. But next white sheet of paper, next chance to become better. And I love blooming cherry blossoms and the sakura tradition. 

How many, many things
They call to mind
These cherry-blossoms!

©Basho Matsuo 

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Koh Samui Memories

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KOH SAMUI MEMORIES

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

PAPER: BOCKINGFORD RKP FatPad ROUGH 425 g/m²

2018 © ISABELLA KRAMER

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Done during a fantastic workshop with Joseph Zbukvic and EPC art courses at Girona.

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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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The Actor

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THE ACTOR

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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part of: DPW Monthly Contest August 2017 

 Photo inspiration: 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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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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