watercolor painting

Ballerinas, three watercolor paintings (version 2)

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Studies for a larger painting. Images updated. Abstract

ballerina in abstract background 1
Ballerina in Abstract Background 1, 21 x 30/8.3 x 11.7″ watercolor
ballerina in abstract background 2
Ballerina in Abstract Background 2, 21 x 30/8.3 x 11.7″ watercolor
ballerina in abstract background 3
Ballerina in Abstract Background 3, 21 x 30/8.3 x 11.7″ watercolor

Pérouges, watercolor painting

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Plaza in Perouges, France, watercolor
Perouges, watercolor, 21 x 29 cm/8.3 x 11.7″ Canson 300 gram paper
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Not far from Lyon is the medieval, walled village of Pérouges. It’s name is derived from Perugia, Italy, a mountain town dating back to the Etruscans. Legend has it that French visitors to Perugia returned to France and then founded the town at least 1000 years ago. It is recognized as one of the most beautiful French villages, see Les Plus Beaux Villages de France. Human presence dates at least to 1500. For more see my entry at One of the most picturesque villages.

A Magic Summer: Loving Vincent

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Scenes from our boat travels in the beautiful countryside of the Netherlands. Small towns, harbors, rural scenes. Original art for sale.

A Magic Summer on our boat in the Netherlands set to Starry Night by Lianne La Havas from the movie Loving Vincent.

One Lane Canal II

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One Lane Canal II
One Lane Canal II, 18 x 24 cm 7″ x 9.5″ on Fabriano 300 gr watercolor paper

Rich with charm, Wergea is a tiny village in Friesland, We passed through on our boat Viking via their one lane canal, the only canal in the village. Tranquility, harmony of architecture, bikes on the lanes. In good weather the Netherlands is one of the best places on earth.

Reeds and a Stork

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Reeds abd a Stork
Reeds and Storks, watercolor, 18 x 24 cm, 7 x 9.5″ on Fabriano 300 gr watercolor paper

We have been mooring in the deep countryside of Friesland, a province of the Netherlands. Reeds, still used for making thatched roofs, line the canals. Among the wildlife are storks, who nest on the tops of trees. Their black tails help make them more visible from a distance. They have even made some special nesting spots for these large birds.