“MELON STILL LIFE” (18 x 24 in.)

This painting was actually a detail of a larger illustration. I chose the elements that I thought would work well. I was fascinated by the variety of colors, textures and the flow of the outline of the fruit. Once again I tried to “push” the colors to bring out the richness that was inherent in the melons, both in their skin as well as the flesh. Through a layering process I tried to manifest the moisture that a ripe cut melon exhibits. I hope I achieved a small level of success. GOT MELON?

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.