Category: Art
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Thatched Roof House on Canal (watercolor painting)
Thatched Roof House on Canal, watercolor, 21 x 29 cm/8.3 x 11.8″ There are many thatched roofs in the northeastern area of the Netherlands. I decided to let this one veer towards realism to give the viewer a sense of what being on the boat is like in this country. We were moored around the curve thus the canal appears off to the side.
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Cochem on the Moselle III
Cochem on the Moselle III, acrylics on Canson paper, 78 x 56 cm, /30 x 22″ Cochem is on the Moselle River. We cruised there aboard our boat Viking. The view of the castle from our mooring was fabulous. I climbed the mountain for the views of the river and surrounding area.
This painting is similar to Cochem II, with variations in details as well as being much larger. To see Cochem II go to https://garyjkirkpatrick.com/cochem-ii-watercolor/
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Paintings and drawings from recent voyages
We are about to being our last season aboard Viking. Here are paintings and drawings from recent voyages plus some from Italy
Music by Bobby Darin
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Not Just Another Pretty Face II/ Más Que Otra Cara Bonita II (painting)
Not Just Another Pretty Face II/ Más Que Otra Cara Bonita II, acrylics on Canson paper, 100 x 70cm, /39 x 27″ This is a second version of this piece. The first belongs to Dones de Picanya.
From Saatach’s description
I have done many paintings and drawings inspired by musical performances. This second original acrylic painting on paper, “Not Just Another Pretty Face/ Mas Que Otra Cara Bonita”, is the latest in a series of music related work. The piano player takes center stage, rendered with both abstract and expressionist elements. The large painting is a study in contrasts: light and dark, color and tone, and a blend of artistic styles.
There’s a dynamic interplay between the abstract, realistic and expressionist. The figurative elements of the piano player are grounded in reality, while the surrounding abstract textures evoke the passionate atmosphere of a live musical performance.
This piece makes a dramatic statement, vibrant energy and thought-provoking composition. -
Rural Singapore, watercolor painting
Rural Singapore, watercolor 21 x 30 cm/ 8.3 x 11.7″ Adding to the long series of watercolor paintings from my travels, Rural Singapore is the first from that trip. The large leaves, variety of colors vegetation, some which is not quite like what I have seen before, yield a strong impression of lushness befitting a warm and humid climate. The abstract elements provide diversity. We are doing more than just giving you what a photo could, another level of variety in form and color with which to feast the eye.
To purchase, go to https://www.saatchiart.com/art/Painting-Singapore-Rural/664581/13685391/view
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Winter Canal
Winter Canal, charcoal, , 64 x 40 cm/25 x 16″ Continuing with my efforts in charcoal, this is a winter scene in the Netherlands.
We’ve traveled extensively on the canals of the Netherlands. Not long ago these canals froze every winter and to this day the Dutch people are over-represented in the Winter Olympic speed skating events.
This canal is located near ‘s-Hertogenbosch. People call it Den Bosch. There are some 160,000 residents. It is the capital of the province of North Brabant and its fourth largest city by population in the Netherlands. It is famous for the Bossche bol – called chocoladebol locally. It is a puff pastry filled with delicious thick whipped cream and covered with chocolate.
