“Hibiscus” (5 X 11 in)

In my opinion this flower has some very sensual characteristics such as the softness of the petals disappearing in to deeper recesses of the flower. I was pleased with the sense of dimension; the colors darken and then one is pulled back out by the stamen. (or you can start there) Once again only showing part of the flower allows the viewer to participate in its co-creation. The dark diffuse background also brings out the flower…the contrast pops it out.

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.