“SEASCAPE WEDDING” (14.5 x 19 in.)

Some friends were married along the California coast at a golf course named Seascape. They chose the 18th hole because of the beautiful backdrop the course provide. The wedding almost did not happen outside because it had been unsettled weather all day. Luckily, when the time came, the rain stopped, the sun came out and the wedding took place as hoped for.

When the sun did finally show itself, the whole environment sparkled. The light was intensely bright and illuminated the event perfectly. The moisture in the air made the scene ooze with vitality. The couple was the center of attention framed by the decorated columns, the guests and the gorgeous setting.

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.