Abstract in Watercolor

Abstract I

15x22

Here is an abstract in watercolor.  I have been imagining something like this for the last few years.  When I have thought about painting abstracts, I see these colors and pattern.  I started with a pouring technique, after letting the paper dry naturally, I continued pouring, stamping and painting until I got this image.  I plan on working on more abstracts.  It is very relaxing as well as challenging.  It makes me focus on design and composition in a more intense way.

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Winning Christmas Sails

Championship

11x14

I was thrilled with this commission!  A sea of sailboats in action AND a red spinnaker!  You know I love painting with reds and sailboats.  My client had the idea of a watercolor of her father and brothers sailing.  After receiving permission from the photographer, Tim Wilkes, I used one of his photos for this painting.  This would be the first time I had such a great reference of beautiful boats moving at full force in the water.  The father is the skipper and the other two figures are his sons.  This was the 2008 J22 Worlds Championship Regatta in Rochester, NY.  The father won The World's Master and the Grand Masters (50 and over).  My client is giving it to her father for Christmas.  I titled it Championship, not only because of the fact that they won, but, more for the fact of a championship of the relationship of father and sons.  Spending time together, working together, winning in life together.

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