“Caye Caulker- Belize” (12×18)

This is the view from my “hotel” while staying on this small island off the coast of Belize. It was a bright tropical morning with strong light and shadows. You can see that the weather is hard on any structure with the intense sunlight fading bright colors. All buildings are built up off the ground for high water (many hurricanes) as well as for better ventilation. The vivid colors of the clothes on the clothes line in contrast with all the lush greens of the jungle keep the eye interested. Also looking through the palm frond gives an extra sense of depth and perspective. The picket fence gives some order and linearity to the painting allowing the eye to rest in its neutral tones.

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.