“Tropical Flower” (5×11)

This plein aire painting was done during a short trip To Costa Rica. I purchased some fresh flowers for the family I was staying with and then wondered if a painting would be possible. So during an afternoon I created this little painting. Colorful flowers are often good subjects for watercolor (even though this is mixed media with the use of ink) and I felt I was able to capture a portion of this flower’s ephemeral beauty (as well as provide a lasting memory)

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.