“Lotus Flower- Ubud, Bali” (18×24)

The lotus is a very special flower for many religions and philosophies in East Asia. You will find it almost anywhere their is fresh water…it is extremely ubiquitous. This painting was inspired by my time spent on Bali, Indonesia. A single flower rising up through the water and above the lily pads is quite captivating. The fragile quality of its petals with their subtle coloring attracted my attention. The mostly white flower set against diverse shades of green gives a sense of harmony. Every element plays a part and works together …everything from the water, sun, pads, stems, buds, mature flowers. They come into being, thrive and then return to where they came from…a complete circle.

Like previous paintings, the element of a powerful light brings this image alive. The play of light and shadow illuminates parts and hides others. It invites the viewer in to participate in the piece. What do you see?

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.