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Watercolors

"When I paint, I am ageless, I just have the pleasure or the difficulty of painting." Francis Bacon

Materials used: Arches 140# cold press watercolor paper, and professional artists grade paints and watercolor brushes.

The actual prints may vary slightly in color from those on this web site.

"Flowers in Blue Vase"
Original size: 11 x 14"

This was an early watercolor and has been a popular print. The original was a gift to my son and daughter-in-law for their new home.

Available up to 12 x 18" as art prints. See ordering page for details.

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"Boats at Bay"
Original size 10 x 8"

I have always loved the sea or anything to do with water, and this painting makes me think of my childhood summers at the NJ seashores, and later, at our first home on Centerport Harbor, L.I., N.Y. The sounds of the seagulls always take me right back in time. I painted it twice, once as a Christmas card, so I added a wreath to the post for that one. The original is in a private collection.

Available up to 12 x 18" as art prints. See ordering page for details.

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"Spanish Patio"
Original size 7.5 x 11"

The many angles of perspective within the building and patio were quite a challenge. This was an early watercolor attempt, and I really enjoyed meeting the challenges I set for myself in this painting. Original is in a private collection.

Available up to 11 x 14" as art prints. See ordering page for details.

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"Red Lilies"
Original size 9 x 12"

Lilies make me think of spring, and I loved painting these red lilies because they were different. The original is in a private collection.

Available up to 12 x 18" as art prints. See ordering page for details.

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"Tuscany Street Scene"
Original size 10 x 16"

This street scene just caught my eye, and I knew I had to paint it. I was trying out a new technique I had learned… that of applying foliage with a natural sponge. The original is in a private collection.

Not currently available.

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"Yellow Roses with Lilacs"
Original size 11 x 14"

Lilacs and pansies have been my favorite flowers since I was a young child because both grew outside my bedroom window. In the spring, I could smell the lilacs, and to this day, that scent takes me right back to my childhood. The original is in a private collection.

Available up to 12 x 18" as art prints. See ordering page for details.

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