Three Kings following the Star

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Three Kings following the Star

- Page 17 in my 2025 Christmas Sketchbooks - 

SIZE: 14,8 x 21 cm

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

COLORS: DANIEL SMITH watercolors 

2026 © ISABELLA KRAMER

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inspired by a fantastic tutorial by Tom Shepherd in 2025 

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Schau, was der Nikolaus gebracht hat! - Look what St. Nicholas brought..

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Look what St. Nicholas brought...

SIZE:  5,7 in. x 5,7 in. - 14,5 x 14,5 cm 

PAPER: SAUNDERS WATERFORD ROUGH 425 g/m²

COLORS:  DANIEL SMITH + WINSOR & NEWTON watercolors

white Ink and gold leaf

2023© ISABELLA KRAMER

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That was a painful experience. I tried painting on the back of the sheet, but the pigments didn't react as I expected, and even adding salt didn't produce any nice effects. I never would have thought that could happen on such expensive paper.

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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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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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Christmas Apple

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Christmas Apple - Weihnachtsapfel 

SIZE: 20 cm x 20 cm - 5,5" x 5,5"

PAINTING GROUND: AMPERSAND AQUABORD 3 mm

COLORS: DANIEL SMITH extra fine watercolors,

2021 © ISABELLA KRAMER

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Yes, Aquabord is an amazing surface for still lifes and it was such a great joy to create this small Christmas piece.  It's my submission for  #52 HIGH CONTRAST Challenge at @aligator_watercolor_community.

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"Weisst du wieviel Sternlein stehen..."

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Weißt du wieviel Sternlein stehen

SIZE: 30 cm x 30 cm - 11,8" x 11,8"

PAINTING GROUND: PAINTING BORD primed with SCHMINCKE WATERCOLOR GROUND

COLORS: DANIEL SMITH extra fine watercolors,

2021 © ISABELLA KRAMER

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is my submission for Ali Cavanaugh's Patreon challenge #47 whimsical - Art Class of Ali Cavanaugh. Done on painting board primed with Schmincke Watercolor ground. 

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Starcatcher Angel - Christmas Cards

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STERNENFÄNGER ENGEL - STAR CATCHER ANGEL 

SIZE: 10 cm x 15 cm - 4" x 6"

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

2019 © ISABELLA KRAMER

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I know, I'm late with my Christmas cards, but these are for 2020, so I'm really early - aren't I!! 

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The best things in life ..

THE BEST THINGS IN LIFE AREN'T THINGS

SIZE: 10 cm x 15 cm - 4" x 6"

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

2018 © ISABELLA KRAMER

A little timelapse making-of for you, hope you enjoy it! 

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Candles glowing

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CANDLES GLOWING 

SIZE: 28 x 38 cm

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

2017 © ISABELLA KRAMER

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Candles glowing
On the tree, it's christmas,
Little eyes are gleaming,
Older ones' are dreaming.

Candles glowing
Giving happiness
To all people
Everywhere on earth.


Candles glowing
Silent snowflakes falling,
Joyous hearts are singing,
Christmas bells are ringing.

People praying
Everywhere you go
Peace is, what we
Always want to know.
Candles glowing
That this world be so

Author: Jack Harrison -  songtext for Marlene Dietrich 


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Time for Stars - 2

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 TIME FOR STARS  2

SIZE: 15 in. x 15 in. - 38 x 38 cm

2017 © ISABELLA KRAMER

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time for stars

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  time for stars

 Acryl auf Leinwand, B 30 x H 30 cm
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Wundervolle Weihnachtstage für Euch alle !!!



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inspiriert von einem Foto meiner lieben Freundin Brigitte Lorenz 

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