April's Joy

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April's Joy

SIZE: 12 in. x 9 in. - 30,5 x 22,9 cm
PAPER: YASUTOMO STONEPAPER 150 g/m²
COLORS: DANIEL SMITH WATERCOLORS - AUSSIE RED GOLD

The No. 12 of my monochromatic portrait series 

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“Joy is never tomorrow, it's always now.”

 – Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

One monthly highlight is the painting challenge hosted by @eli_notario. This month, the inspiring reference photo was taken by Nicolas Kantor @nicolaskantor for @teenvogue Model @mindofkye Kyemah McEntyre

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Ah, Summer

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Ah, Summer

SIZE: 12 in. x 9 in. - 30,5 x 22,9 cm
PAPER: YASUTOMO STONEPAPER 150 g/m²
COLORS: DANIEL SMITH WATERCOLORS - ALIZARIN CHRIMSON

the No. 10 of my monochromatic portrait series

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“Ah, summer – that long-anticipated stretch of lazy, lingering days, free of responsibility and rife with possibility. It’s a time to hunt for insects, master handstands, practice swimming strokes, conquer trees, explore nooks and crannies, and make new friends.”

 – Darrell Hammond

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The Gift

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The Gift

SIZE: 12 in. x 9 in. - 30,5 x 22,9 cm
PAPER: YASUTOMO STONEPAPER 150 g/m²
COLORS: DANIEL SMITH WATERCOLORS - MAYAN DARK BLUE 

the No. 9 of my monochromatic portrait series

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“We are each gifted in a unique and important
way. It's our privilege and our adventure to 
discover our own special light." 

― Mary Dunbar

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Keep choosing!

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Keep Choosing! 

SIZE: 12 in. x 9 in. - 30,5 x 22,9 cm
PAPER: YASUTOMO STONEPAPER 150 g/m²
COLORS: DANIEL SMITH WATERCOLORS - SAP GREEN

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“Joy does not simply happen to us.
We have to choose joy and keep
choosing it every day.”

― Henri J.M. Nouwen

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The Sea in your Eyes

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the Sea in your Eyes

SIZE: 12 in. x 9 in. - 30,5 x 22,9 cm
PAPER: YASUTOMO STONEPAPER 150 g/m²
COLORS: DANIEL SMITH WATERCOLORS - VERDITER BLUE

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your eyes, a sea of endless blue

reflect the depths of skies anew

a gentle breeze, a whispered sigh

as memories dance and quickly fly

the waves of thoughts, they softly crash

against the shores of where you dash

with every glance, a hidden shore

where secrets lie and I explore

the sea in your eyes

your longing for more

let me be your coastline

your safest harbour 

at the roughest shore

veredit©isabella.kramer25

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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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I choose Joy

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I choose Joy

SIZE: 12 in. x 9 in. - 30,5 x 22,9 cm
PAPER: YASUTOMO STONEPAPER 150 g/m²
COLORS: DANIEL SMITH WATERCOLORS - BROWN IRON OXID

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You have to create little pockets of joy in your life to take care of yourself.

- Jonathan Van Ness

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Looking for Myself

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Looking for Myself

SIZE: 12 in. x 9 in. - 30,5 x 22,9 cm
PAPER: YASUTOMO STONEPAPER 150 g/m²
COLORS: DANIEL SMITH WATERCOLORS - CASCADE GREEN

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“I paint as a way of looking for myself in the world.”

~Amy Sherald

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Not a privilege

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Not a Privilege

SIZE: 12 in. x 9 in. - 30,5 x 22,9 cm
PAPER: YASUTOMO STONEPAPER 150 g/m²
COLORS: DANIEL SMITH WATERCOLORS - QUINACRIDONE PURPLE

2025 © ISABELLA KRAMER

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“Art is not a privilege, it’s a right. It’s a fundamental part of being human.”

~Carmen Lomas Garza, artist and illustrator

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The Way of Water

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the Way of Water

SIZE: 12 in. x 9 in. - 30,5 x 22,9 cm
PAPER: YASUTOMO STONEPAPER 150 g/m²
COLORS: DANIEL SMITH WATERCOLORS - PHTHALO TURQUOISE

2025 © ISABELLA KRAMER

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I found I could say things with colors and shapes that I couldn't say any other way. Things I had no words for. 

Georgia O'Keeffe 

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You, yourself

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You, Yourself

SIZE: 12 in. x 9 in. - 30,5 x 22,9 cm
PAPER: YASUTOMO STONEPAPER 150 g/m²
COLORS: DANIEL SMITH WATERCOLORS - MOONGLOW

2025 © ISABELLA KRAMER

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You, yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, 
deserve your love and affection.

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Energized

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Energized

SIZE: 12 in. x 9 in. - 30,5 x 22,9 cm
PAPER: YASUTOMO STONEPAPER 150 g/m²
COLORS: DANIEL SMITH WATERCOLORS - TRANSPARENT PYROL ORANGE

2025 © ISABELLA KRAMER

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Happy people built their inner world,
Unhappy people blame their outer world.

- Dalai Lama

My intention with this series was to show the power of being one with yourself. 

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The actor

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The Actor

SIZE: 18 cm x 24 cm - 7,0" x 9,4"

PAINTING GROUND: AMPERSAND AQUABORD 3 mm

COLORS: DANIEL SMITHS WATERCOLOR Rose of Ultramarine

2024 © ISABELLA KRAMER

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After enjoying the 5. time watching #versaillesseries it’s time for a little #fanart, so I started with Alexander Vlahos  who did an incredible job acting as Philippe I. de Bourbon. I use only one color and it is @danielsmithartistsmaterials Rose of Ultramarine which created such beautiful surprises, the portrait is done on #aquabord which is a gorgeous surface for portraits.

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Up yours!

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Up Yours! 

SIZE: 15 in. x 22 in. - 38 x 28 cm (quarter sheet)
PAPER:  SAUNDERS WATERFORD ROUGH 300 g/m²
COLORS: only one color SCHMINCKE SUPER GRANULATION WATERCOLORS Tundra Violet

2023 © ISABELLA KRAMER

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Winter is Nature's way of saying, 
'Up Yours'.

- Robert Byrne

Done after a very inspiring watercolor tutorial on Artefacte School by Tatiana Anisimova

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The Musician

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The Musician 

SIZE: 20 cm x 20 cm - 5,5" x 5,5"

PAINTING GROUND: AMPERSAND AQUABORD 3 mm

COLORS: SENNELIER Turquoise Green and SCHMINCKE Heliotürkis 

2022 © ISABELLA KRAMER

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Inspired by the very talented musician Noah-Benedikt 

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What's there?

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What's there?

SIZE: 12,7 cm x 12,7 cm - 5" x 5"

PAINTING GROUND: AMPERSAND AQUABORD 3 mm

COLORS: DANIEL SMITH graphite grey watercolors,

2021 © ISABELLA KRAMER

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30 minutes painting as a Sunday afternoon quickie. 

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Portrait of Emma

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Portrait of Emma

SIZE: 20 cm x 20 cm - 5,5" x 5,5"

PAINTING GROUND: AMPERSAND AQUABORD 3 mm

COLORS: DANIEL SMITH Pyrrol Orange and Graphite Grey watercolors,

2021 © ISABELLA KRAMER

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Again a portrait on Aquabord with a beautiful family model. 

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Gaston - a friend for life

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Gaston a friend for life

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

PAPER: BOCKINGFORD ROUGH 425 g/m²

2020 © ISABELLA KRAMER

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4 little penguins

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4 LITTLE PENGUINS  

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

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

2017 © ISABELLA KRAMER

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Winterbaum - monochrome

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WINTERBAUM - MONOCHROM
SIZE: 56 x 42 cm 

2010 © ISABELLA KRAMER

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Thank you dear Marius Morar, for your wonderful stimulation!

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