Friday, December 30, 2011

2011 Weekly Watercolor Paintings - Video Slide Show


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

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.

Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Pears Relaxing - #103 - Original Watercolor Painting

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.

Friday, December 23, 2011

Mixed Fruit - #102 - Original Watercolor Painting

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.

Saturday, December 17, 2011

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

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.

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

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

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.

Monday, December 5, 2011

Low Tide at Digby - #99 - Original Watercolor Painting

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.

Sunday, November 27, 2011

Cotswolds Farm - #98 - Original Watercolor Painting

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.

Sunday, November 20, 2011

Tallinn Estonia - #97 - Original Watercolor Painting

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.

Saturday, November 12, 2011

Midlands Country House - #96 - Original Watercolor Painting

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.

Monday, November 7, 2011

Honfleur Town - #95 - Original Watercolor Painting

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.

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Featured Artist at Artists Workshop Gallery

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.

Saturday, October 29, 2011

Pemaquid Point Light 2 - #94 - Original Watercolor Painting

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.

Sunday, October 23, 2011

Off Prince Edward Island - #93 - Original Watercolor Painting

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.

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Design for Painters Seminar

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.

Saturday, October 15, 2011

Pemaquid Point Light - #92 - Original Watercolor Painting

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.

Sunday, October 9, 2011

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

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.

Saturday, October 1, 2011

The Reduta - #90 - Original Watercolor Painting

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.

Saturday, September 24, 2011

Copenhagen Street Scene - #89 - Original Watercolor Painting

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.

Friday, September 16, 2011

Sunset Sail - #88 - Original Watercolor Painting

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.

Saturday, September 10, 2011

Storm Approaching - #87 - Original Watercolor Painting

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.

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Slide Show of First Year Paintings

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.

Friday, September 2, 2011

Golden Blossom - #86 - Original Watercolor Painting

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.

Friday, August 26, 2011

Spruce Head Wharf - #85 - Original Watercolor Painting

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.

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Boat For Sale - #84 - Original Watercolor Painting

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.

Friday, August 12, 2011

Lobsterman's Shack - #83 - Original Watercolor Painting

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.

Friday, August 5, 2011

Ossipee Mountain Farm - #82 - Original Watercolor Painting

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.

Friday, July 29, 2011

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

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.

Friday, July 22, 2011

Hobie - #80 - Original Watercolor Painting

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.

Saturday, July 16, 2011

Church on the Green - #79 - Original Watercolor Painting

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.

Tuesday, July 12, 2011

London Bus - #78 - Original Watercolor Painting

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.

Wednesday, June 29, 2011

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

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.

Friday, June 24, 2011

Edale Church - #76 - Original Watercolor Painting

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.

Friday, June 17, 2011

Sizzling Afternoon - #75 - Original Watercolor Painting

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.

Sunday, June 12, 2011

Standing Room Only - #74 - Original Watercolor Painting

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.

Saturday, June 4, 2011

Seine-Side Booksellers - #73 - Original Watercolor Painting

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.

Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Featured at Fine Arts Center in June

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.

Saturday, May 28, 2011

Brighton Pier - #72 - Original Watercolor Painting

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.

Saturday, May 21, 2011

Cheyenne Station - #71 - Original Watercolor Painting

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.

Saturday, May 14, 2011

York Minster - #70 - Original Watercolor Painting

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.

Friday, May 13, 2011

Signature Membership in MSW

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.

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Free Video For Newsletter Signup

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.

Saturday, May 7, 2011

Biking the Cotswolds - #69 - Original Watercolor Painting



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.

Saturday, April 30, 2011

Icy Autumn - #68 - Original Watercolor Painting

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.

Sunday, April 24, 2011

The First Six Months of Weekly Watercolors - Slide Show

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.

Saturday, April 16, 2011

Painting Bass Harbor Light - Slide Show

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.

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Bass Harbor Light - #67 - Original Watercolor Painting

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.

Saturday, April 2, 2011

Kauai North Shore - #66 - Original Watercolor Painting

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.

Saturday, March 26, 2011

Honfleur Refuge - #65 - Original Watercolor Painting

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.

Sunday, March 20, 2011

A Light Breeze - #64 - Original Watercolor Painting

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.

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 one click. My larger paintings are displayed and sold on my website www.jimoberst.com.

Saturday, March 12, 2011

Before the Storm - #63 - Original Watercolor Painting


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

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.

Friday, March 4, 2011

Above the Falls - #62 - Original Watercolor Painting


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.

Saturday, February 26, 2011

Evening on the Bosphorus - #61 - Original Watercolor Painting


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.

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

More Weekly Paintings!

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.

Saturday, February 19, 2011

Long Shadows - #60 - Original Watercolor Painting


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.