“THE THREE P’S” (7.5 x 11 in.)

This still life was a spontaneous event. I wanted to do a small painting but the most colorful items I had to paint were some peppers. Often times you must make do with what you have. I arranged the items to have a little tension/dimension but with enough unity to hold together. The high horizon was also a conscious choice. The colors are mostly analogous. The plate, paintbrush and peppers are what make up the “three P’s” The light is once again from overhead causing the highlights on top and the shadows underneath. My technique is not overly controlled…I tried to be a little more loose. I chose a neutral foreground and background so as to not conflict with the subject matter.

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.