Born under the Sign of Taurus

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Born under the Sign of Taurus

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

COLORS: ROCKWELL CANADA - Wetlands 

2025 © ISABELLA KRAMER

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 Taurus, the second sign of the zodiac, is represented by the bull, an earth sign ruled by Venus. People born under this sign are known for their strong, reliable, and stable nature. The astrological symbol of Taurus reflects their characteristics, strength, determination, and a grounded personality. Those born between April 20 and May 20 fall under the Taurus zodiac sign. And so am I.

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Red Haubarg

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RED HAUBARG

SIZE: 15 in. x 22 in. - 38 x 28 cm 

PAPER: BOCKINGFORD RKP FatPad ROUGH 425 g/m²

2019 © ISABELLA KRAMER

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I started painting this view of one of my own photographs from the Red Haubarg Schleswig Holstein, Germany during the wonderful watercolor workshop with Thomas Schaller at Chicago, perfectly organized by Ingrid Albrecht. So much learned about picking the right object, composition, position of light and color choice. So all I need is time and practice to paint all the views and stories who I carry inside my head. 

***A Haubarg, rarely also Hauberg, is the typical farmhouse of the Eiderstedt peninsula on the northwest coast of Germany and is a type of Gulf house. It emerged in the late 16th century when West Frisian immigrants brought with them the Gulf type of farm building and it was to continue to be used until the late 19th century as a farmhouse. In the Netherlands these houses are called stolpboerderij.

The word "Haubarg" means a place for piling or stacking hay (see hooiberg). As a byre-dwelling, man and animal lived for centuries in haubargs under one roof, albeit in separate rooms. www.wikipedia

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Muh !!

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MUH !!

SIZE: 14,8 cm x 42 cm

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

2017 © ISABELLA KRAMER

Becoming a cow
would be fine—morning naps
and the evening cool

— SHIKŌ

just a little doodle yesterday evening ... next project is a selfportrait .... curious ?

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the soft soul - a Highland Cattle

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THE SOFT SOUL - A HIGHLAND CATTLE

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

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In this version I've tried to catch more the soft soul of this beautiful animals, done on a background wash inspired by Jean Haines teaching.

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Bò Gàidhealach

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BÒ GÀIDHEALACH 

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

 Bò Gàidhealach  - Scottish Highland cattle (Scottish Gaelic: Bò Ghàidhealach; Scots: Heilan coo) are a Scottish cattle breed. During our St. Peter-Ording holidays October 2015 I've discovered this marvelous, so peaceful and paint worth looking cows on a trip to the nearby Denmark. I've taken a lot photos and at the first sight I've known, I would love to paint this gorgeous animals. This is my first Highland Cattle painting. 

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