The Hans Christian Andersen moment

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The Hans Christian Andersen Moment

- Page 17 of my new sketchbook project: 

The Secret Garden

SIZE: 14,8 x 21 cm

PAPER: CANSON® SAUNDERS WATERFORD® Art Book 300g/m² cold pressed

2026 © ISABELLA KRAMER

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"Just living is not enough," said the butterfly,

"one must have sunshine, freedom, and a little flower."

This beloved line comes from his 1861 fairy tale titled simply "The Butterfly". It explores the idea that simply existing isn't fulfilling; true life requires joy (sunshine), independence (freedom), and beauty (a little flower). You can read the full, original text of this classic tale on the Hans Christian Andersen Center website.

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the lightness of being

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the lightness of being

SIZE: 20 cm x 20 cm - 5,5" x 5,5"

PAINTING GROUND: AMPERSAND AQUABORD 3 mm

COLORS:  DANIEL SMITH WATERCOLORS 

    

2025 © ISABELLA KRAMER

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Simplify, then add lightness. 

- Colin, Chapman

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The Lightness of Being - one & two

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The Lightness of Being -
one & two

SIZE: 15,7 in. x 15,7 in. - 40 x 40 cm
PAPER: GUARDI ARTISTICO - TORCHON 300 g/m²
COLORS: SENNELIER AND DANIEL SMITH WATERCOLORS

2022 © ISABELLA KRAMER

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Preparing a Toddler Workshop inspired by Jessica Durant gorgeous butterflies paintings. My sweet neighbor girls are so excited about these ideas and so I’m looking for the perfect way that we all have a lot of fun with pigments and water. I painted the butterflies with clear water and then put some drops of pigment into each one. I’m sure my little painter friends will enjoy this way of doing.

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Little Things in Life...

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Little Things in Life

SIZE: 28 cm x 38 cm
PAPER: BOCKINGFORD RKB  FatPad ROUGH 425g/m² (200lb)

2022 © ISABELLA KRAMER

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Don’t forget the little things in life that make you happy
Don’t forget the little things in life that make you smile
Cast your cares aside and think about the things that make you smile…“

 painting in my outdoor studio is absolutely one of these little things that makes me happy 💚💚

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In love with blooming Oregano

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IN LOVE WITH BLOOMING OREGANO

SIZE: 19 x 28 cm

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

2018 © ISABELLA KRAMER

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then you'll spread your wings

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THEN YOU'LL SPREAD YOUR WINGS 

SIZE: 12 in. x 18 in. - 30,5 x 45,5 cm

PAPER: CANSON MOULIN DU ROY COLD PRESSED 300g/m² 

COLORS: DANIEL SMITH extra fine watercolors

2017 © ISABELLA KRAMER

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"Summertime
And the living is easy

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One of these mornin's
You're gonna rise up singin'
Then you'll spread your wings
And take to the sky

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George Gershwin and Dubose Heyward, Porgy and Bess  

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a light upon you - #WorldWatercolorMonth

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A LIGHT UPON YOU

#WorldWatercolorMonth

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

PAPER: ARCHES hot pressed 300 g/m²

COLORS: DANIEL SMITH extra fine watercolors

2017 © ISABELLA KRAMER

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Happiness is a butterfly, which when pursued, 

is always just beyond your grasp, 

but which, if you will sit down quietly, 

may alight upon you. 

- Nathaniel Hawthorne

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I believe in fairies

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I BELIEVE IN FAIRIES

SIZE: 11 x 15 inch. - 28 x 38 cm

PAPER: BOCKINGFORD RKB FATPAD 425g/m² (200lb) ROUGH
COLORS: DANIEL SMITH extra fine watercolors

2016 © ISABELLA KRAMER

The first wash on this was done as a warm-up exercise during the  fabulous workshop by Jean Haines two weeks ago and I've immediately discovered one butterfly. Now at home I look at this exercise again and the more I dive into this gorgeous flowing colors and textures, the more butterflies appear. Sure it's really abstract, but if you believe in fairies, you could see them too.

Wish you all a very happy and creative new week,

Cordially yours

isabella

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Butterflies rush hour - #WorldwatercolorMonth

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BUTTERFLIES RUSH HOUR (a small sketch)

SIZE: 14,8 cm x 42 cm

PAPER: BOCKINGFORD RKB FATPAD 300g/m² (140lb) ROUGH
COLORS: DANIEL SMITH extra fine watercolors

2016 © ISABELLA KRAMER

this i perfect example for to much fiddling and the wrong color choice. but every mistake is a change to grow up as an artist and so this is my 




 9/31 painting for 

I wish you all a beautiful and creative weekend and let's strong stay together, now more than ever. 
It is our duty to oppose the suffering and terror of the world something so wonderful 
and placid as our joy and working together with our beloved watercolors.

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the Bougainvillea visitors

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THE BOUGAINVILLEA VISITORS  

SIZE: 22  X 15 inch - 55 x 38 cm (Halfsheet) 

PAPER: BOCKINGFORD ROUGH 300g/m² (140lb)

2016 © ISABELLA KRAMER

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Recuerdos de Fuerteventura

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RECUERDOS de FUERTEVENTURA   

SIZE: 22  X 15 inch - 55 x 38 cm (Halfsheet) 

PAPER: BOCKINGFORD ROUGH 300g/m² (140lb)

2016 © ISABELLA KRAMER


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papilio glaucus - Schwalbenschwanz

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papilio glaucus - Schwalbenschwanz  

SIZE:  - 30x 40 cm

2006 © ISABELLA KRAMER

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