Weekly Watercolor Blog

Yellow Rosebuds - #108 - Original Watercolor Painting

2012-01-28T17:30:00.001-06:00

Three yellow rosebuds - a symbol of joy and friendship.

If you'd like to purchase this 15" x 5.5" original watercolor painting for $100 including shipping within the United States, you can do it securely on my website www.weeklywatercolor.com. There are additional paintings for sale there, and my larger paintings are available on my other website www.jimoberst.com. Or you can contact me directly at jim@jimoberst.com.

Sunday at Honfleur - #107 - Original Watercolor Painting

2012-01-21T16:40:00.000-06:00

Honfleur is one of my favorite places to paint. This painting shows people strolling along the old harbor and relaxing at the open air restaurants. It's an unusual view, from underneath an orange umbrella.

If you'd like to purchase this 11" x 7.5" original watercolor painting for $100 including shipping within the United States, you can do it securely on my website www.weeklywatercolor.com. There are additional paintings for sale there, and my larger paintings are available on my other website www.jimoberst.com. Or you can contact me directly at jim@jimoberst.com.

Frosty Farmland - #106 - Original Watercolor Painting

2012-01-16T14:46:00.001-06:00

Here's another painting with a very large aspect ratio, this one of a winter landscape. This shape painting accommodates a panoramic view wonderfully.

If you'd like to purchase this 5.5" x 15" original watercolor painting for $100 including shipping within the United States, you can do it securely on my website www.weeklywatercolor.com. There are additional paintings for sale there, and my larger paintings are available on my other website www.jimoberst.com. Or you can contact me directly at jim@jimoberst.com.

Urban Shadows - #105 - Original Watercolor Painting

2012-01-07T17:52:00.000-06:00

Here's a simple little painting of an urban scene in Europe. I like the very narrow, vertical shape of this painting.

If you'd like to purchase this 15" x 5.5" original watercolor painting for $100 including shipping within the United States, you can do it securely on my website www.weeklywatercolor.com. There are additional paintings for sale there, and my larger paintings are available on my other website www.jimoberst.com. Or you can contact me directly at jim@jimoberst.com.

2011 Weekly Watercolor Paintings - Video Slide Show

2011-12-30T11:55:00.003-06:00

As 2011 ends, I wish all my subscribers a happy and prosperous 2012. Please enjoy this video slide show of the 52 weekly watercolor paintings I've posted this year. Any remaining paintings can be purchased for $100 including shipping within the U.S. from my website www.weeklywatercolor.com.

Winter Farm - #104 - Original Watercolor Painting

2011-12-30T11:52:00.000-06:00

This rural winter snow scene looks cold! This is the first barn I've painted in quite a while.

If you'd like to purchase this 7.5" x 11" original watercolor painting for $100 including shipping within the United States, you can do it securely on my website www.weeklywatercolor.com. There are additional paintings for sale there, and my larger paintings are available on my other website www.jimoberst.com. Or you can contact me directly at jim@jimoberst.com.

Pears Relaxing - #103 - Original Watercolor Painting

2011-12-27T17:50:00.000-06:00

Here's my second "fruity" still life - a group of pears just lying around.

If you'd like to purchase this 7.5" x 11" original watercolor painting for $100 including shipping within the United States, you can do it securely on my website www.weeklywatercolor.com. There are additional paintings for sale there, and my larger paintings are available on my other website www.jimoberst.com. Or you can contact me directly at jim@jimoberst.com.

Mixed Fruit - #102 - Original Watercolor Painting

2011-12-23T22:21:00.000-06:00

Here's something different for me - a simple fruit still life. I hope to develop more still life paintings over the next few months.

If you'd like to purchase this 7.5" x 11" original watercolor painting for $100 including shipping within the United States, you can do it securely on my website www.weeklywatercolor.com. There are additional paintings for sale there, and my larger paintings are available on my other website www.jimoberst.com. Or you can contact me directly at jim@jimoberst.com.

A Walk in the Cotswolds - #101 - Original Watercolor Painting

2011-12-17T22:12:00.002-06:00

I greatly enjoyed the time I spent in the Cotswolds early this year. It's a beautiful area of England. This butter-colored stone house is located just north of Moreton-in-Marsh, and sits on a country road leading to Cotswold Falconry Center and Batsford Arboretum.

If you'd like to purchase this 7.5" x 11" original watercolor painting for $100 including shipping within the United States, you can do it securely on my website www.weeklywatercolor.com. There are additional paintings for sale there, and my larger paintings are available on my other website www.jimoberst.com. Or you can contact me directly at jim@jimoberst.com.

Owl's Head Lighthouse - #100 - Original Watercolor Painting

2011-12-14T21:33:00.000-06:00

Owl's Head Lighthouse sits on a high promontory overlooking the entrance to Penobscot Bay on the Maine Coast. The painting shows the somewhat short lighthouse and the long steps leading up to it, as well as an oil storage building built in 1896.

If you'd like to purchase this 7.5" x 11" original watercolor painting for $100 including shipping within the United States, you can do it securely on my website www.weeklywatercolor.com. There are additional paintings for sale there, and my larger paintings are available on my other website www.jimoberst.com. Or you can contact me directly at jim@jimoberst.com.

Low Tide at Digby - #99 - Original Watercolor Painting

2011-12-05T10:01:00.001-06:00

Digby is a fishing port in Nova Scotia on the Bay of Fundy. The tides are among the highest in the world, so when the tide is out, the boats sit far below the working level of the pier.

If you'd like to purchase this 7.5" x 11" original watercolor painting for $100 including shipping within the United States, you can do it securely on my website www.weeklywatercolor.com. There are additional paintings for sale there, and my larger paintings are available on my other website www.jimoberst.com. Or you can contact me directly at jim@jimoberst.com.

Cotswolds Farm - #98 - Original Watercolor Painting

2011-11-27T19:47:00.001-06:00

This is a typical farm in the Cotswolds - a group of buildings including the farmhouse and various farm working buildings. The green, hilly countryside makes an idyllic scene.

If you'd like to purchase this 7.5" x 11" original watercolor painting for $100 including shipping within the United States, you can do it securely on my website www.weeklywatercolor.com. There are additional paintings for sale there, and my larger paintings are available on my other website www.jimoberst.com. Or you can contact me directly at jim@jimoberst.com.

Tallinn Estonia - #97 - Original Watercolor Painting

2011-11-20T12:11:00.001-06:00

Tallinn, Estonia is a beautiful medieval town, complete with a wall surrounding it, towers, and twisty lanes - a surprising little gem on the Baltic Sea.

If you'd like to purchase this 11" x 7.5" original watercolor painting for just $100 including shipping within the United States, you can do it securely on my website www.weeklywatercolor.com. There are additional paintings for sale there, and my larger paintings are available on my other website www.jimoberst.com.

Midlands Country House - #96 - Original Watercolor Painting

2011-11-12T11:17:00.001-06:00

I came across this country house in Edale, a village in the English midlands. It's located in Derbyshire, at the southern end of the Peaks District.

If you'd like to purchase this 7.5" x 11" original watercolor painting for $100 including shipping within the United States, you can do it securely on my website www.weeklywatercolor.com. There are additional paintings for sale there, and my larger paintings are available on my other website www.jimoberst.com. Or you can contact me directly at jim@jimoberst.com.

Honfleur Town - #95 - Original Watercolor Painting

2011-11-07T11:19:00.000-06:00

I've painted the old harbor in Honfleur, France many times, but the city itself is very picturesque as well. Here's a view up one of the quaint streets there.

If you'd like to purchase this 11" x 7.5" original watercolor painting for just $100 including shipping within the United States, you can do it securely on my website www.weeklywatercolor.com. There are additional paintings for sale there, and my larger paintings are available on my other website www.jimoberst.com.

Featured Artist at Artists Workshop Gallery

2011-11-02T20:09:00.001-05:00

John Keller and I will be featured during the month of November at Artists Workshop Gallery, 810 Central Avenue, Hot Springs, Arkansas. I hope you can join us at our opening reception on Friday, November 4, during Hot Springs Gallery Walk. I'll have a number of new paintings on display.

Pemaquid Point Light 2 - #94 - Original Watercolor Painting

2011-10-29T17:22:00.000-05:00

This is the second weekly watercolor painting I've done of Pemaquid Point lighthouse. In this one, the sun is in the south, behind the buildings, throwing them all into shadow.

If you'd like to purchase this 7.5" x 11" original watercolor painting for $100 including shipping within the United States, you can do it securely on my website www.weeklywatercolor.com. There are additional paintings for sale there, and my larger paintings are available on my other website www.jimoberst.com. Or you can contact me directly at jim@jimoberst.com.

Off Prince Edward Island - #93 - Original Watercolor Painting

2011-10-23T11:11:00.001-05:00

During a trip to Prince Edward Island in the Canadian Maritimes, I saw this sailboat heading out to sea. I was intrigued by the deep color of the sails and the unusual rigging.

If you'd like to purchase this 11" x 7.5" original watercolor painting for just $100 including shipping within the United States, you can do it securely on my website www.weeklywatercolor.com. There are additional paintings for sale there, and my larger paintings are available on my other website www.jimoberst.com.

Design for Painters Seminar

2011-10-18T22:28:00.003-05:00

The Fine Arts Center of Hot Springs has scheduled my 1-day Design for Painters Seminar on Tuesday, October 25, from 9 to 4 at the Center. In this lecture & discussion seminar, I explain the elements and principles of design, and how they can be applied to make all types of paintings more successful. I also cover the basics of perspective, shadows, and reflections, which must be executed well to make any representational painting believable. More information is available at my Workshops page. Contact Donna Dunnahoe at 501-624-0489 or via email at donna@hsfac.org for more information about this workshop.

Pemaquid Point Light - #92 - Original Watercolor Painting

2011-10-15T11:24:00.000-05:00

I traveled to Pemaquid point in Bristol, Maine this past summer. This lighthouse at the tip of a rocky peninsula is historic and picturesque, and one can visit both the lightkeeper's house and the lighthouse tower.

If you'd like to purchase this 7.5" x 11" original watercolor painting for $100 including shipping within the United States, you can do it securely on my website www.weeklywatercolor.com. There are additional paintings for sale there, and my larger paintings are available on my other website www.jimoberst.com. Or you can contact me directly at jim@jimoberst.com.

Motif No. 1 Rockport - #91 - Original Watercolor Painting

2011-10-09T13:32:00.000-05:00

This is my second weekly watercolor painting of the famous Motif No. 1 in Rockport, Massachusetts. This building is an icon of the small harbor there..

If you'd like to purchase this 7.5" x 11" original watercolor painting for $100 including shipping within the United States, you can do it securely on my website www.weeklywatercolor.com. There are additional paintings for sale there, and my larger paintings are available on my other website www.jimoberst.com. Or you can contact me directly at jim@jimoberst.com.

The Reduta - #90 - Original Watercolor Painting

2011-10-01T16:26:00.000-05:00

This sumptuous building in Bratislava, Slovakia, is the home of the Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra. It is also a popular venue for lavish balls. I saw this area in Slovakia in 2007, while on a river cruise of eastern europe.

If you'd like to purchase this 7.5" x 11" original watercolor painting for $100 including shipping within the United States, you can do it securely on my website www.weeklywatercolor.com. There are additional paintings for sale there, and my larger paintings are available on my other website www.jimoberst.com. Or you can contact me directly at jim@jimoberst.com.

Copenhagen Street Scene - #89 - Original Watercolor Painting

2011-09-24T13:35:00.000-05:00

Copenhagen, Denmark, is a pleasant and fascinating city. In this street scene, the tower of the Copenhagen Town Hall can be seen in the background.

If you'd like to purchase this 11" x 7.5" original watercolor painting for just $100 including shipping within the United States, you can do it securely on my website www.weeklywatercolor.com. There are additional paintings for sale there, and my larger paintings are available on my other website www.jimoberst.com.

Sunset Sail - #88 - Original Watercolor Painting

2011-09-16T16:24:00.000-05:00

This painting is of a small clipper ship, Morning in Maine, sailing the Rockland Harbor as the sun goes down. These ships are a majestic sight along the Maine coast.

If you'd like to purchase this 11" x 7.5" original watercolor painting for $100 including shipping within the United States, you can do it securely on my website www.weeklywatercolor.com. There are additional paintings for sale there, and my larger paintings are available on my other website www.jimoberst.com.

Storm Approaching - #87 - Original Watercolor Painting

2011-09-10T16:05:00.002-05:00

This day's sailing is over as a storm approaches.

If you'd like to purchase this 7.5" x 11" original watercolor painting for $100 including shipping within the United States, you can do it securely on my website www.weeklywatercolor.com. There are additional paintings for sale there, and my larger paintings are available on my other website www.jimoberst.com.

Slide Show of First Year Paintings

2011-09-06T09:02:00.000-05:00

I've decided to create a slide show with music of all of the Weekly Watercolor paintings I paint in a single year. Here's the video for the first year - 2010 - with the first 52 paintings. Only 18 to go for 2011!

If you'd like to see these paintings and my more recent ones more slowly, visit my website www.weeklywatercolor.com, where all those that haven't been sold yet are available for $100 including shipping in the U.S.

Golden Blossom - #86 - Original Watercolor Painting

2011-09-02T21:44:00.001-05:00

Here's a different sort of subject for me… a flower soaking up the sunlight.

If you'd like to purchase this 11" x 7.5" watercolor painting, or any of my other weekly watercolor paintings, for $100 including shipping within the U.S., please visit my website www.weeklywatercolor.com. My larger paintings are for sale at www.jimoberst.com. If you'd like to receive my monthly email newsletter, send an email to me at jim@jimoberst.com, and I'll send you a link to a video showing how I create my watercolor paintings.

Spruce Head Wharf - #85 - Original Watercolor Painting

2011-08-26T13:39:00.000-05:00

This lobstering and fishing wharf is located on Spruce Head Island, Maine. There's not much activity here on this sunny afternoon in August.

If you'd like to purchase this 7.5" x 11" watercolor painting, or any of my other weekly watercolor paintings, for $100 including shipping within the U.S., please visit my website www.weeklywatercolor.com. My larger paintings are for sale at www.jimoberst.com. If you'd like to receive my monthly email newsletter, send an email to me at jim@jimoberst.com, and I'll send you a link to a video showing how I create my watercolor paintings.

Boat For Sale - #84 - Original Watercolor Painting

2011-08-17T20:27:00.000-05:00

I came across this sailboat up on chocks in a boatyard on the way to Pemaquid point in Maine. It looked pretty forlorn, badly in need of someone to adopt it, service it, and return it to the sea where it belongs.

If you'd like to purchase this 7.5" x 11" watercolor painting, or any of my other weekly watercolor paintings, for $100 including shipping within the U.S., please visit my website www.weeklywatercolor.com. My larger paintings are for sale at www.jimoberst.com. If you'd like to receive my monthly email newsletter, send an email to me at jim@jimoberst.com, and I'll send you a link to a video showing how I create my watercolor paintings.

Lobsterman's Shack - #83 - Original Watercolor Painting

2011-08-12T18:46:00.000-05:00

This lobsterman's shack and wharf can be seen from the small bridge at South Thomaston, Maine. It is on the Weskeog River just off Penobscot Bay. The tide is in and the lobsterman is probably out on his boat checking his traps.

If you'd like to purchase this 7.5" x 11" watercolor painting, or any of my other weekly watercolor paintings, for $100 including shipping within the U.S., please visit my website www.weeklywatercolor.com. My larger paintings are for sale at www.jimoberst.com. If you'd like to receive my monthly email newsletter, send an email to me at jim@jimoberst.com, and I'll send you a link to a video showing how I create my watercolor paintings.

Ossipee Mountain Farm - #82 - Original Watercolor Painting

2011-08-05T20:01:00.000-05:00

I saw this majestic barn recently on Ossipee Mountain Road in Moultonborough, New Hampshire, and just had to paint it.

If you'd like to purchase this 7.5" x 11" watercolor painting, or any of my other weekly watercolor paintings, for $100 including shipping within the U.S., please visit my website www.weeklywatercolor.com. My larger paintings are for sale at www.jimoberst.com. If you'd like to receive my monthly email newsletter, send an email to me at jim@jimoberst.com, and I'll send you a link to a video showing how I create my watercolor paintings.

Place Jacques Cartier, Montreal - #81 - Original Watercolor Painting

2011-07-29T09:48:00.000-05:00

During a recent trip to Montreal, we strolled the old city. This is Place Jacques Cartier, a pedestrian street lined with restaurants and shops. The Hotel de Ville (Montreal city hall) can be seen at the top of the hill on the right.

If you'd like to purchase this 7.5" x 11" watercolor painting, or any of my other weekly watercolor paintings, for $100 including shipping within the U.S., please visit my website www.weeklywatercolor.com. My larger paintings are for sale at www.jimoberst.com. If you'd like to receive my monthly email newsletter, send an email to me at jim@jimoberst.com, and I'll send you a link to a video showing how I create my watercolor paintings.

Hobie - #80 - Original Watercolor Painting

2011-07-22T16:51:00.000-05:00

Here is another seascape with sailboats. This one features a Hobie catamaran being prepared for the day's sailing. This painting was inspired by some sailboats I saw in Normandy, France. I've changed the surroundings, but not the boats.

If you'd like to purchase this 7.5" x 11" watercolor painting, or any of my other weekly watercolor paintings, for $100 including shipping within the U.S., please visit my website www.weeklywatercolor.com. My larger paintings are on display at www.jimoberst.com. If you'd like to receive my monthly email newsletter, send an email to me at jim@jimoberst.com, and I'll send you a link to a video showing how I create my watercolor paintings.

Church on the Green - #79 - Original Watercolor Painting

2011-07-16T09:13:00.000-05:00

Here's a country church in a beautiful setting. This painting is based on the Martha-Mary Chapel at Greenfield Village in Dearborn, Michigan.

If you're interested in purchasing this 11" x 7.5" painting, or any of my other weekly watercolor paintings for $100 including shipping, please visit www.weeklywatercolor.com. My larger paintings are displayed and sold on my other website, www.jimoberst.com.

London Bus - #78 - Original Watercolor Painting

2011-07-12T12:28:00.000-05:00

Here's a new London double-deck bus on Strand in the West End. The old red rear-entrance Routemaster has been largely phased out in favor of more modern and safer double-deck buses, but the new ones are still red and remain an icon of London.

If you're interested in purchasing this 7.5" x 11" painting, or any of my other weekly watercolor paintings for $100 including shipping, please visit www.weeklywatercolor.com. My larger paintings are displayed and sold on my other website, www.jimoberst.com.

Rockport Motif No.1 - #77 - Original Watercolor Painting

2011-06-29T15:44:00.000-05:00

Last summer in Maine, we stopped at Rockport to take in the harbor and the famous Motif No.1, a favorite subject for many artists. This is a somewhat unusual view of the building, from the rear.

If you're interested in purchasing this 7.5" x 11" painting, or any of my other weekly watercolor paintings for $100 including shipping, please visit www.weeklywatercolor.com. My larger paintings are displayed and sold on my other website, www.jimoberst.com.

Edale Church - #76 - Original Watercolor Painting

2011-06-24T21:50:00.000-05:00

Edale is a small picturesque village in the Peak District of England. It sits at the southern end of the Pennine Way, the first and longest footpath in England. This beautiful church is located in a valley beneath the Kinder plateau.

If you're interested in purchasing this 7.5" x 11" painting, or any of my other weekly watercolor paintings for $100 including shipping, please visit www.weeklywatercolor.com, where you can buy these paintings with 1-click. My larger paintings are displayed and sold on my other website www.jimoberst.com.

Sizzling Afternoon - #75 - Original Watercolor Painting

2011-06-17T17:36:00.000-05:00

Even on the water, you can just feel the steaming heat on this hot, stagnant afternoon.

If you're interested in purchasing this 7.5" x 11" painting, or any of my other weekly watercolor paintings for $100 including shipping, please visit www.weeklywatercolor.com, where you can buy these paintings with 1-click. My larger paintings are displayed and sold on my other website www.jimoberst.com.

Standing Room Only - #74 - Original Watercolor Painting

2011-06-12T10:52:00.000-05:00

On a glorious day, things are crowded at this small pier.

If you're interested in purchasing this 7.5" x 11" painting, or any of my other weekly watercolor paintings for $100 including shipping, please visit www.weeklywatercolor.com, where you can buy these paintings with 1-click. My larger paintings are displayed and sold on my website www.jimoberst.com.

Seine-Side Booksellers - #73 - Original Watercolor Painting

2011-06-04T15:42:00.000-05:00

There are hundreds of independent booksellers in Paris, selling out of small stands along both banks of the Seine river. Besides books (most are in French, naturally), there are also small paintings and prints.

If you're interested in purchasing this 11" x 7.5" painting, or any of my other weekly watercolor paintings for $100 including shipping, please visit www.weeklywatercolor.com, where you can buy these paintings with 1-click. My larger paintings are displayed and sold on my website www.jimoberst.com.

Featured at Fine Arts Center in June

2011-05-31T15:37:00.000-05:00

I'm being featured at the Fine Arts Center of Hot Springs (626 Central Avenue) during June. Today we hung the show, which I'm sharing with artist Bill Wells of Mena. I've attached a photo of one of my display racks. I have about 25 framed paintings on display, along with 30 or so unframed original paintings in a flip rack.

The opening reception is this coming Friday, June 3, from 5 to 9 pm, during Hot Springs Gallery Walk. Hope you can drop by, say "Hello", and enjoy the art.

Brighton Pier - #72 - Original Watercolor Painting

2011-05-28T20:42:00.000-05:00

On my recent trip to England I spent a week in Brighton. From my flat, I could walk to most of the interesting places - the lanes, the theater, the royal pavilion, a zillion restaurants, and of course the famous Brighton Pier. It's a long way out to the end!

If you're interested in purchasing this 7.5" x 11" painting, or any of my other weekly watercolor paintings for $100 including shipping, please visit www.weeklywatercolor.com, where you can buy these paintings with 1-click. My larger paintings are displayed and sold on my website www.jimoberst.com.

Cheyenne Station - #71 - Original Watercolor Painting

2011-05-21T11:49:00.000-05:00

Here's a simple little painting inspired by an old railroad station in Cheyenne Wyoming.

If you're interested in purchasing this 11" x 7.5" painting, or any of my other weekly watercolor paintings for $100 including shipping, please visit www.weeklywatercolor.com, where you can buy these paintings with 1-click. My larger paintings are displayed and sold on my website www.jimoberst.com.

York Minster - #70 - Original Watercolor Painting

2011-05-14T16:54:00.000-05:00

York, England is famous for beautiful York Minster. We were there on a pleasant, sunny day, and there were lots of people enjoying the grounds, including lots of children.

If you're interested in purchasing this 7.5" x 11" painting, or any of my other weekly watercolor paintings for $100 including shipping, please visit www.weeklywatercolor.com, where you can buy these paintings with 1-click. My larger paintings are displayed and sold on my website www.jimoberst.com.

Signature Membership in MSW

2011-05-13T21:30:00.000-05:00

Today I was granted signature membership in Mid-Southern Watercolorists by virtue of having five paintings juried into their annual open shows. Here's an image of my painting in this year's show - Arlington Hotel.

Free Video For Newsletter Signup

2011-05-10T12:14:00.000-05:00

If you're interested in my painting activities, please sign up for my monthly newsletter. As a "thank you", I'll send you a private video showing you how I create my watercolor paintings. To sign up, just send me an email at jim@jimoberst.com and you'll get your gift by return email. I promise to not overload your mailbox with spam or share your email address with anyone else, and you can opt out at any time.

Biking the Cotswolds - #69 - Original Watercolor Painting

2011-05-07T16:36:00.000-05:00

Here's the first painting from my recent trip to England. We spent a week in the Cotswolds, which is a delightful area, with narrow lanes and butter-colored cottages. There were lots of bikers in the area, enjoying the beautiful countryside.

If you're interested in purchasing this 11" x 7.5" painting, or any of my other weekly watercolor paintings for $100 including shipping, please visit www.weeklywatercolor.com, where you can buy these paintings with 1-click. My larger paintings are displayed and sold on my website www.jimoberst.com.

Icy Autumn - #68 - Original Watercolor Painting

2011-04-30T16:29:00.000-05:00

When the snow falls early, the fresh, cold air stings, and the autumn leaves that are still on the trees make for a clear, colorful entry into winter.

If you're interested in purchasing this 11" x 7.5" painting, or any of my other weekly watercolor paintings for $100 including shipping, please visit www.weeklywatercolor.com, where you can buy these paintings with 1-click. My larger paintings are displayed and sold on my website www.jimoberst.com.

The First Six Months of Weekly Watercolors - Slide Show

2011-04-24T04:34:00.001-05:00

You may enjoy seeing images of my first six months of weekly watercolor paintings in a slide show. Just click This Link and enjoy the show. Any of these paintings that are still available can be purchased for $100 on www.weeklywatercolor.com.

Painting Bass Harbor Light - Slide Show

2011-04-16T03:50:00.000-05:00

The last weekly watercolor painting I posted was Bass Harbor Light. If you'd like to see how I went about painting it, take a look at this slide show.

Bass Harbor Light - #67 - Original Watercolor Painting

2011-04-06T11:29:00.000-05:00

I was in Maine last summer, and enjoyed the beautiful scenery there - especially the waterfront areas. Bass Harbor Light is located near Acadia National Park, and sits on a picturesque bluff overlooking the sea. It makes a great painting subject.

If you're interested in purchasing this 7.5" x 11" painting, or any of my other weekly watercolor paintings for $100 including shipping, please visit www.weeklywatercolor.com, where you can buy these paintings with 1-click. My larger paintings are displayed and sold on my website www.jimoberst.com.

Kauai North Shore - #66 - Original Watercolor Painting

2011-04-02T10:18:00.000-05:00

The weather was changeable this day in Kauai. On the north side of the island, the skies were a combination of clouds and sun. The trees ringing the beach cast dark shadows on the sand, producing a rather dramatic scene.

If you're interested in purchasing this 7.5" x 11" painting, or any of my other weekly watercolor paintings for $100 including shipping, please visit www.weeklywatercolor.com, where you can buy these paintings with 1-click. My larger paintings are displayed and sold on my website www.jimoberst.com.

Honfleur Refuge - #65 - Original Watercolor Painting

2011-03-26T21:34:00.000-05:00

Here is a different view of the old port at Honfleur in Normandy, France. This picturesque town is an artist's dream. Honfleur is located at the mouth of the Seine River, on the south bank. I greatly enjoyed visiting there, as well as painting several views of this beautiful harbor.

If you're interested in purchasing this 7.5" x 11" painting, or any of my other weekly watercolor paintings for $100 including shipping, please visit www.weeklywatercolor.com, where you can buy these paintings with 1-click. My larger paintings are displayed and sold on my website www.jimoberst.com.

A Light Breeze - #64 - Original Watercolor Painting

2011-03-20T12:35:00.000-05:00

Here's another painting of an old sailing ship - I really love these boats - trying to make headway on a calm day with only a light breeze. The sails in the painting were suggested by scraping the wet paint in the sky and water.

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Before the Storm - #63 - Original Watercolor Painting

2011-03-12T20:54:00.000-06:00

Here's a painting of a very gray day, with a vintage ship leaving port under sail and a storm brewing.

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Above the Falls - #62 - Original Watercolor Painting

2011-03-04T20:20:00.001-06:00

Covered bridges attract me - they speak of older days, when a single lane, narrow bridge was not problem, and good workmanship was taken for granted. This is a composite of several covered bridges that I've seen and photographed.

If you're interested in purchasing this 7.5" x 11" painting, or any of my other weekly watercolor paintings for $100 including shipping, please visit www.weeklywatercolor.com, where you can buy these paintings with one click. My larger paintings are displayed and sold on my website www.jimoberst.com.

Evening on the Bosphorus - #61 - Original Watercolor Painting

2011-02-26T08:12:00.000-06:00

A dhow plies the waters near Istanbul as the sun sets.

If you're interested in purchasing this 7.5" x 11" painting, or any of my other weekly watercolor paintings for $100 including shipping, please visit www.weeklywatercolor.com, where you can buy these paintings with one click. My larger paintings are displayed and sold on my website www.jimoberst.com.

More Weekly Paintings!

2011-02-22T20:42:00.000-06:00

I've begun posting my larger paintings on my website www.jimoberst.com and its associated blog www.jimoberst.blogspot.com. I'm posting a new painting just about every week. This painting - A Splendid Day - is this week's new painting.

These paintings are also available postpaid via one-click, with the price roughly based on size. I hope you'll follow that blog too, and get twice the enjoyment from these additional images! If you'd like to subscribe to my monthly email newsletter, drop me an email at jim@jimoberst.com.

Long Shadows - #60 - Original Watercolor Painting

2011-02-19T14:29:00.000-06:00

In this little painting I've tried to capture the mysterious feel created by long shadows at the end of the day.

If you're interested in purchasing this 5.5" x 15" painting, or any of my other weekly watercolor paintings for $100 including shipping, please visit www.weeklywatercolor.com, where you can buy these paintings with one click. My larger paintings are displayed and sold on my website www.jimoberst.com.

At the Wharf - #59 - Original Watercolor Painting

2011-02-12T17:52:00.003-06:00

Here are two ships by the pier, on the outskirts of the city, at rest before their next sailing.

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Biding Time - #58 - Original Watercolor Painting

2011-02-04T21:01:00.000-06:00

Here's a beautiful sailboat I happened upon during a recent trip to Nova Scotia, a beautiful region for sailing. I got the feeling that this sailboat was just biding its time waiting for its crew to sail it away to adventure.

If you're interested in purchasing this 7.5" x 11" painting, or any of my other weekly watercolor paintings for $100 including shipping, please visit www.weeklywatercolor.com, where you can buy these paintings with one click. My larger paintings are displayed and sold on my website www.jimoberst.com.

Day's End - #57 - Original Watercolor Painting

2011-01-29T18:51:00.000-06:00

In this painting, the focus is on a beautiful early evening sunset. The boatmen are pulling their boats up onto shore to keep them safe overnight. This painting was born and developed in my imagination.

If you're interested in purchasing this 7.5" x 11" painting, or any of my other weekly watercolor paintings for $100 including shipping, please visit www.weeklywatercolor.com, where you can buy these paintings with one click. My larger paintings are displayed and sold on my website www.jimoberst.com.

Country Church - #56 - Original Watercolor Painting

2011-01-21T20:55:00.000-06:00

This is a painting of a country church in Normandy, France. I love the texture in the old walls and the green field and dark trees which frame the buildings. I saw this church from the window of a coach on a highway, and knew it would make a great subject.

Heading In - #55 - Original Watercolor Painting

2011-01-17T10:38:00.000-06:00

Here is another painting of the harbor at Rockland, Maine. There are so many picturesque scenes there for someone who is drawn to boats and the sea. The building on the pier on the right is a restaurant. The dock on the left is a working dock.

If you're interested in purchasing this 7.5" x 11" painting, or any of my other weekly watercolor paintings for $100 including shipping, please visit www.weeklywatercolor.com. My larger paintings are displayed and sold on my website www.jimoberst.com.

The Old Guard - Step-By-Step Demo

2011-01-10T15:53:00.000-06:00

I've just posted a step-by-step demo of how I painted #54, The Old Guard, on my Watercolors by Jim Oberst Blog. This is step 1 - a simple drawing. Visit the other blog to see it all. Enjoy!

The Old Guard - #54 - Original Watercolor Painting

2011-01-07T20:51:00.000-06:00

This painting was inspired by some seascapes that I love by two other artists. I decided to teach myself to draw these old ships, and to place them in picturesque settings. I hope to do a series of this sort of painting.

If you're interested in purchasing this 7.5" x 11" painting, or any other of my weekly watercolor landscape paintings for $100 including shipping, or if you'd like to see more of my paintings, please visit my Weekly Watercolor website.

Red Rock Wash - #53 - Original Watercolor Painting

2011-01-01T21:00:00.000-06:00

This painting is based on an area I explored in Sedona, Arizona. These "washes", or dry river beds, in the desert areas out west are bone dry most of the year, but can quickly fill with water during a rainstorm. This one had the red earth color typical of the Sedona area.

If you're interested in purchasing this 7.5" x 11" painting, or any other of my weekly watercolor paintings for $100 including shipping, or if you'd like to see more of my paintings, please visit my Weekly Watercolor website. I've made one major change to this website to accommodate this year's paintings. I've moved some of my oldest weekly watercolors to a second gallery page. Those paintings are still available to buy for $100.

Evening Lights - #52 - Original Watercolor Painting

2010-12-29T21:49:00.001-06:00

Here is a different sort of painting. It is relatively long - 5.5 x 15" - which is good for landscapes, although it is the same area as my usual 7.5 x 11" size. It is a rural scene, but with some strange lights and shadows, which make it rather striking. This is the 52nd and final weekly watercolor painting for 2010, but I've decided to continue the project next year. Stay tuned for details.

If you're interested in purchasing this 5.5" x 15" painting, or any other of my weekly watercolor landscape paintings for $100 including shipping, or if you'd like to see more of my paintings, please visit my Weekly Watercolor website.

Paris Cafe - #51 - Original Watercolor Painting

2010-12-26T21:49:00.000-06:00

Here is another Paris street scene. This one includes a cafe on Isle de la Cite.

New England Cove - Step-by-Step

2010-12-18T17:09:00.000-06:00

I took some photos while I painted my latest weekly watercolor painting, New England Cove. Here they are, starting with the rather poor photo I took many years ago that served as a reference for this painting. You can click on any of the images for a larger version.

First, a simple pencil drawing, then the basic sky and water washes. After this, some grass and roof color, followed by the dark background trees to frame the setting. The dark tree wash looks odd in the photo because it was still wet when I photographed it, and the wet surface reflected the flash onto the image. It was actually just a dark, fairly uniform wash.

Then I went to work on some of the shoreline and boat features, and then some of the details.

Finally, I darkened the foreground water, added rigging to the sailboat, and enhanced some of the color here and there, and signed the painting.

I hope you found this "demo" interesting. Some day I'll figure out how to capture a video of one of my painting efforts; until then, these stills will have to suffice, unless you can make it to one of my live demos, which I announce on my website http://www.jimoberst.com.

New England Cove - #50 - Original Watercolor Painting

2010-12-18T11:35:00.000-06:00

This is yet another painting of the New England waterfront. It's based on a very old photo I took many years ago of a calm seaside scene in the northeast. I'll be posting step-by-step images of how I painted this scene shortly on this blog.

Brush Strokes Painting of the Month

2010-12-13T21:11:00.000-06:00

My painting Big Ol' Barn won Painting of the Month honors at the December 10 Brush Strokes meeting. This watercolor is a nearly-half-sheet painting based on Weekly Watercolor #41, Mega Barn. I sometimes paint larger versions of my more successful weekly watercolor paintings, and occasionally also go in the other direction.

Portland Head Light - #49 - Original Watercolor Painting

2010-12-11T16:33:00.000-06:00

This week, another painting from Maine - this time of the Portland Head Light, a favorite of photographers and painters.

If you're interested in purchasing this 11" x 7.5" painting, or any other of my weekly watercolor landscape paintings for $100 including shipping, or if you'd like to see more of my paintings, please visit my Weekly Watercolor website.

Working Boat - #48 - Original Watercolor Painting

2010-12-04T11:40:00.000-06:00

Here is a painting of a scene I came upon this summer in Rockland, Maine... a working boat tied up at the wharf, waiting to put out to sea for its next job.

The Louvre - #47 - Original Watercolor Painting

2010-11-28T15:35:00.000-06:00

This is a view of the west wing of the Louvre in Paris, seen from the other side of the Seine river.

Gambrel Roof Barn - #46 - Original Watercolor Painting

2010-11-20T20:32:00.000-06:00

Here is a pleasant farm scene with a gambrel roof barn that is still servicable, but has seen better days.

Rouen Cathedral - #45 - Original Watercolor Painting

2010-11-13T20:27:00.000-06:00

During our recent trip to France, we visited the city of Rouen. The outside of the cathedral there has many beautiful towers, spires, and carvings. This is an impression of the cathedral from a street leading to it, with the sun behind the cathedral.

A Far View - #44 - Original Watercolor Painting

2010-11-07T21:32:00.000-06:00

This painting is based on Split Rock Lighthouse in Minnesota, on the shore of Lake Superior. The cliff represents the actual setting, but I've transformed the lighthouse itself into a more interesting building than the actual one..

North Shore Kauai - #43 - Original Watercolor Painting

2010-10-31T14:09:00.000-05:00

This is a painting of a beach on the north shore of Kauai, Hawaii. It's a beautiful area, very sparsely inhabited.

If you're interested in purchasing this 11" x 7" painting, or any other of my weekly watercolor landscape paintings for $100 including shipping, or if you'd like to see more of my paintings, please visit my Weekly Watercolor website.

Honfleur Harbor - #42 - Original Watercolor Painting

2010-10-26T13:54:00.000-05:00

Here's another view of Honfleur Harbor in Normandy, France, with sailboats docked in the foreground and the old stone gatehouse in the background.

Mega Barn - #41 - Original Watercolor Painting

2010-10-16T12:01:00.000-05:00

I saw this huge barn during a recent trip to Ohio, the land of many farms. I was fascinated by how large it was, and decided to paint this scene when I returned to my studio.

Paris Evening - #40 - Original Watercolor Painting

2010-10-11T21:58:00.000-05:00

Yet another painting of the beautiful city of Paris. Here, standing in the evening on one of the many bridges over the Seine, we see a tour boat and several other bridges, with the city skyline in the background.

On Golden Pond - #39 - Original Watercolor Painting

2010-10-03T19:38:00.000-05:00

Here is simple, restful scene of a small lake or pond reflecting the beautiful golden colors of autumn.

If you're interested in purchasing this 7" x 11" painting, or any other of my weekly watercolor landscape paintings for $100 including shipping, or if you'd like to see more of my paintings, please visit my Weekly Watercolor website.

Isle de la Cite - #38 - Original Watercolor Painting

2010-09-26T13:44:00.000-05:00

Here is another scene from Paris. This is one of the bridges connecting Isle de la Cite to greater Paris.

Plein Air Paradise - #37 - Original Watercolor Painting

2010-09-19T11:02:00.000-05:00

A recent vacation trip in France along the Seine river ended in Honfleur, a beautiful seacoast town in Normandy. While walking around the harbor there, I happened upon a group of plein air watercolor painters, led by artist Timothy J. Clark, from whom I had recently taken a workshop. So after saying hello, I took a photo of him at his easel, and recently painted this from that photo.

Peggy's Cove - #36 - Original Watercolor Painting

2010-09-11T13:21:00.001-05:00

I recently toured the Maine coast and Canada's maritime provinces, enjoying the incredible scenery and gathering reference material for painting. There were many beautiful little harbors. This is the first painting from the Maritimes - of legendary Peggy's Cove just outside of Halifax, Nova Scotia.

No Hurry - #35 - Original Watercolor Painting

2010-09-06T16:06:00.000-05:00

This is a plein air painting done at Owl's Head harbor in Maine, near Rockland. This is a beautiful area, like much of the Maine coast. It began as a study of a rock formation there, and later in my studio I added the fisherman to provide more interest.

Sailboats - #32, 33, & 34 - Original Watercolor Paintings

2010-08-30T21:02:00.003-05:00

I've been away most of August, so here are three "catch-up" paintings. I love to paint sailboats, because of the beautiful shape of their hulls, and the gorgeous reflections that they often cast onto the water. These three paintings comprise a series based on similar drawings but with different color and background treatments.

If you're interested in purchasing and of these 11" x 7.5" paintings, or any other of my weekly watercolor landscape paintings for $100 including shipping, or if you'd like to see more of my paintings, please visit my Weekly Watercolor website.

Lazy Afternoon - #31 - Original Watercolor Painting

2010-07-19T17:32:00.002-05:00

I like to design and paint vignettes. They have a fresh, loose feel, as though the painting isn't quite finished. This painting has a lazy, summer feel to it, and may be especially appealing to "barn lovers" like me.

Fontaine Sully 2 - #30 - Original Watercolor Painting

2010-07-18T10:12:00.003-05:00

Here is another painting of Fontaine Sully in northeast Paris, across from Parc de la Vilette. Compared to the previous version (#24), this one is a bit more dramatic, a bit more loose. I'm posting more than one painting per week right now, because other commitments will prevent me from posting for a month or so.

By the Harbor - #29 - Original Watercolor Painting

2010-07-16T13:31:00.002-05:00

This is my second painting of the harbor at Honfleur, Normandy, France. This is a closer look at a few of the boats in the harbor. Many people enjoy strolling around the harbor, sitting in the harborside cafes, and looking in the shops nearby. Honfleur is a delightful little city.

Prague Impressions - #28 - Original Watercolor Painting

2010-07-11T11:40:00.003-05:00

This is the second weekly watercolor I've done of St. Nicholas church that stands on the hill above downtown Prague; the first has been purchased. This version experiments with more vibrant color and a less literal depiction of the lower city. If you've ever visited Prague, this painting could bring back many pleasant memories for you.

Reggie Road Farm - #27 - Original Watercolor Painting

2010-07-03T13:21:00.005-05:00

This week's watercolor is a peaceful scene of a local farm in the summertime. This farm is located on Reggie Road in Lonsdale, Arkansas, just a few minutes from my house.

Big Ben - #26 - Original Watercolor Painting

2010-06-25T17:09:00.002-05:00

This painting is from a recent trip to London. The Westminster Bridge and the north shore of the Thames River is shown, along with a few river vessels, Big Ben, and the Parliament buildings receding into the distance. A great deal of beautiful London is captured in this small watercolor painting.

This is my 26th weekly watercolor painting, and 2010 is half over at the end of this month, so I'm just about on schedule. I hope you've been enjoying these paintings.

Russet Autumn - #25 - Original Watercolor Painting

2010-06-20T16:21:00.004-05:00

Here is a simple painting of a beautiful autumn scene - the reddish-brown trees reflecting in a placid lake.

Fontaine Sully, Paris - #24 - Original Watercolor Painting

2010-06-13T17:49:00.006-05:00

Here is another painting of France - this time of a Paris street scene. I came upon this little cafe in northeast Paris, across from Parc de la Vilette. This was a bustling area, right by a metro stop, and I've tried to capture the busy feeling of this part of Paris.

Arlington Hotel - #23 - Original Watercolor Painting

2010-06-05T16:49:00.003-05:00

The Arlington Hotel is an icon of downtown Hot Springs, Arkansas. This tall, stately building, with its distinctive towers, has shared a lot of interesting history with Hot Springs, and has housed many visitors during its long tenure. This view shows the hotel from Central Avenue, looking north.

Honfleur, Normandy - #22 - Original Watercolor Painting

2010-05-27T16:51:00.008-05:00

During April we vacationed in France and London. I took lots of reference photos. This is my first painting based on those references; I plan many more. Honfleur is a beautiful, quaint harbor town in Normandy, France. The central harbor, full of sailboats, is ringed by old buildings and many restaurants. I've taken some license with the building colors, as some of them were sheathed in rather dull gray slate.

Lake Moraine - #21 - Original Watercolor Painting

2010-05-24T15:33:00.004-05:00

Some years ago I toured Alberta and British Columbia, Canada, and took photos of the magnificent scenery. One stunning place was Lake Moraine in Banff, Alberta. The combination of the crystal clear air, the awesome mountains, and the peaceful blue-green lake, was breathtaking.

Big Biker - #20 - Original Watercolor Painting

2010-05-02T11:29:00.003-05:00

Here's a painting that's quite different. I saw this guy at the Arkansas Folk Festival in Mountain Home a few years ago. He had the most fantastic beard. His outfit was basically as shown, but with a bit less color.