Mespilus Germanica - Mispel

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Mespilus Germanica


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

PAPER: BOCKINGFORD RKP FatPad ROUGH 425 g/m²
COLORS: DANIEL SMITH WATERCOLORS

2023 © ISABELLA KRAMER

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 December 2023 Challenge at the Facebook Watercolour Group - Watercolour Art on Paper

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North Sea Winter

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North Sea Winter 

SIZE: 15,7 in. x 15,7 in. - 40 x 40 cm
PAPER: GUARDI ARTISTICO - TORCHON 300 g/m²
COLORS: SCHMINCKE DEEP SEA BLUE - DANIEL SMITH ROSE OF ULTRAMARINE - GOUACHE

2023 © ISABELLA KRAMER

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 Painting landscapes with a very reduced palette is something I like a lot and while testing colors for a winter landscape I've discovered some lovely combinations and this is one of them. 

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Winter has come!

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Winter has come!

SIZE: 15,7 in. x 15,7 in. - 40 x 40 cm
PAPER: GUARDI ARTISTICO - TORCHON 300 g/m²
COLORS: SCHMINCKE SUPER GRANULATION WATERCOLORS and DANIEL SMITH WATERCOLORS

2022 © ISABELLA KRAMER

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With this post I would like to thank the two art schools of Jean Haines and Ali Cavanaugh for their inspiration, support and encouragement this year 2022. It is enriching and wonderful to be supported so well. I feel lucky and privileged to be a part of it.

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D is for Dandelion

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D is for Dandelion 

SIZE: 6,7 in. x 6,7 in. - 17 x 17 cm
PAPER: HAHNEMÜHLE MOULD-MADE WATERCOLOUR BOARD rough 200g/m² 

COLORS:  DANIEL SMITH extra fine watercolors   

2021 © ISABELLA KRAMER 

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 Preparing our garden for the spring season takes a lot of free time, but a small doodle must be for -> flower ABC at Jean Haines's Online Art School www.watercolourinspiration.com  

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Dear Deer!

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Dear Deer! 

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

PAPER: BOCKINGFORD ROUGH 425 g/m² - 200 lbs

COLORS: DANIEL SMITH extra fine watercolors and SCHMINCKE HORODAM watercolors

2021 © ISABELLA KRAMER

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Planned as a background wash for a sheep painting today I looked at it and a deer appears. 

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braveheart I + II

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Braveheart

SIZE: 5,1 in. x 5,1 in. - 13 x 13 cm
PAPER: BOCKINGFORD RKB  FatPad NOT 425g/m² (200lb)

COLORS:  DANIEL SMITH extra fine watercolors   

2021 © ISABELLA KRAMER 

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 "Simple Things" monthly flowers exercise at Jean Haines's Online Art School www.watercolorinspiration.com
 I've always loved painting snowdrops and to reduce the motive on only the important shapes is a very relaxing and wonderful little funny moment. I must do some more and will add it to this post. 

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Versatile Cauliflower

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Versatile Cauliflower! 

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

PAPER: SAUNDERS WATERFORD ROUGH 638 g/m² - 300 lbs
COLORS: DANIEL SMITH extra fine watercolors

2020 © ISABELLA KRAMER

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A brand new candidate for my Veggie Series inspired by the "vegetable month" at Jean Haines's online Art School www.watercolourinspiration.com and what a!! Cauliflower might be the most versatile vegetable. It is a real all-rounder when it comes to versatility in preparation. Anything goes, from Mexican to Indonesian. Youn can roast it, steam it, grill it like a steak, puree it like mashed potatoes, or grate it and eat it like rice. Cauliflower is a whole lot more than just a side dish, but is also great for easy meal prep and exactly what we need to carry us through a busy week.

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The Spider as an Artist

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THE SPIDER AS AN ARTIST

SIZE:  11 in. x 15 in. - 28 x 38 cm (quarter sheet)

PAPER: SAUNDERS WATERFORD NOT 425 g/m² - 200 lbs

COLORS: DANIEL SMITH extra fine watercolors 

2020 © ISABELLA KRAMER

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The spider as an artist

 Has never been employed

 Though his surpassing merit

 Is freely certified

 By every broom and Bridget

 Throughout a Christian land.

 Neglected son of genius,

 I take thee by the hand.

 by Emily Dickson

inspired by Jean Haines Online Art School www.watercolorinspiration.com 

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A Glimmer of Hope

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A GLIMMER OF HOPE

SIZE: 15 in. x 11 in. - 38 x 28 cm 

PAPER: BOCKINGFORD RKP FatPad ROUGH 300 g/m²

2020 © ISABELLA KRAMER

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 Because we have a lot of rivers in the region around us and several birdbaths in our garden, dragonflies are often seen amongst us. Some are very tiny and royal blue, some really as big as my hand. This first attempt to the motive is a result of my Art Class at Jean Haines Art School online. I have struggled with the dark tones and this is really a little bit too dark, but nevertheless I love it and will do more with this color scheme. 


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The storm is gone

THE STORM IS GONE

SIZE:  15 in. x 11 in. - 38 x 28 cm (quarter sheet)

PAPER: BOCKINGFORD 300 g/m²

2020 © ISABELLA KRAMER

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I'm missing the sea so much, usually this time of the year we spend some days at the seaside. That's not possible this year so that I decided to paint some sea pieces with experimenting on new techniques.

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Sea Love

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SEA LOVE
#LittleGems 22 - #Running with Brushes

SIZE: 10 cm x 15 cm - 4" x 6"

PAPER: CLAIREFONTAINE 300g/m² (140lb) COLD PRESSED 

2018 © ISABELLA KRAMER

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Winter Berries

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WINTER BERRIES  

SIZE: 12,6 in. x 12,6 in. - 32 x 32 cm 

2006 © ISABELLA KRAMER

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