“Cove and Drake’s Bay-Pt. Reyes” (18 X 24 in)

This is the view looking back from Chimney Rock. The view down is of an inaccessible cove on the ocean side with some sunning seals. The waves going in and out leave lines on the sand. In the distance, one can see an old farm house and the calm of Drake’s Bay to the right. The white cliffs reminded Drake of his home in England. This painting is of winter, when the rains and moisture from the ocean allow the lush greens of grasses and other vegetation to dominate.

Robin Vander Hamm

I specialize in watercolors that are inspired by my world travels. My subject matter ranges from South American landscapes to the flora of California. The use of bright colors, original designs and exotic settings are components I bring to my paintings. The incredible range of transparent watercolor allows me to capture the fragile beauty of a single flower or the somber mood of a gray day. For me, an artist is only limited by their imagination and technical skill. The elements of control and spontaneity make it a challenging endeavor. The thought of ever mastering the medium becomes more and more elusive and perhaps a goal never to be fully achieved.

I find the process of creating watercolors very satisfying and it also provides many side benefits…the greatest of these is the ability to see beauty everywhere.

So please wander through these images. There is some text beneath each. I hope you enjoy them as much as I did creating them.