“A MOMENT AT THE BEACH” (7 x 8.5 in.)

Many couples have had or would like to have this experience…enjoying the moment with some you care for at the beach. There is something transcendental about the sand, water at your feet and staring into the distance…oblivious to all your cares and worries.
This man and woman look very relaxed…it does not look like they are about to jump up and runoff to work. By the light, you can tell that it is late afternoon…they are in no hurry. The umbrella is still up but it no longer provides any shade. The water is lapping at their feet …is the tide coming in or going out? It has been another “tough day” at the beach but maybe they will linger long enough to see the sun set . They have no plans…just savoring each other’s company is enough.

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.