New Year's Eve Wreath

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New Year's Eve Wreath 

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

COLORS: DANIEL SMITH extra fine watercolors

2021 © ISABELLA KRAMER

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With this 2nd wreath version inspired by @jeanhaines newest tutorial at #jeanhainesonlineartschool let me say to you: 

 “Here’s to a bright New Year and a fond farewell to the old; 

here’s to the things that are yet to come, and to the memories that we hold.”  

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Optimism

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OPTIMISM

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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Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.

Helen Keller



Inspired by a license-acquired photo from Adobe Stock DATEI-NR.: 134352444 I have discovered this image and I loved it at first sight and know, I must paint it. It was a little bit complicated because I had to buy first a license and it isn't allowed to sell this image. But none of that frightened me and I really enjoyed working on this wonderfully happy and optimistic motif. 

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Chimney Sweep and Lucky Clover

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CHIMNEY SWEEP AND LUCK CLOVER 

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

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

2018 © ISABELLA KRAMER

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Chimney sweeps are often associated with a number of good luck symbols. For example, pigs and chimney sweeps are often linked together in tradition as good luck charms. It once was customary for the town chimney sweep to tote a pig through the streets on New Year’s Day; people paid a small sum to make a wish while pulling a hair from the pig. .... 
by www.wellerschmineysweeps.com

In Germany it's a New Year's eve tradition to bring this small gifts decorated with Lucky clover and a little Chimney Sweep to family, friends and neighbors wishing good luck and a healthy New Year ahead. 

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