White Carpet - #155 - Original Watercolor Painting

A calm, cold scene. Nothing has yet disturbed the carpet of new snow.

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 (click on the image).  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.

Snowy Mantle - #154 - Original Watercolor Painting

My second snow scene this winter - a lone barn in a bleak, snowy landscape.

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 (click on the image).  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.

Sultry Afternoon - #153 - Original Watercolor Painting

The air hangs heavy over the ships at this sultry, steamy port.

If you'd like to purchase this 7" x 11" original watercolor painting for $100 including shipping within the United States, you can do it securely on my website  www.weeklywatercolor.com (click on the image).  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.

View from the Beach - #152 - Original Watercolor Painting

The town docks can be seen as a silhouette in the distance.

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 (click on the image).  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.

Snowfall - #151 - Original Watercolor Painting

Lately I've had an urge to paint a few snow scenes. Here's my first - a farming area sitting below some serious mountains.

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.

Abandoned - #150 - Original Watercolor Painting

About 3 years ago, on a trip through southeastern Arkansas, I came across this apparently abandoned farm building. It was on Deep Bayou Road, just off route 425 between Pine Bluff and Star City. I was intrigued by the unusual shape of the building, and the mysterious dark areas beneath it.

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 - #149 - Original Watercolor Painting

This fishing shack on Bradley Wharf in the harbor of Rockport, Massachusetts, may be the most often-painted building in America. Here I've captured the view from the back side, toward the harbor and mainland.

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.

Windermere Autumn - #148 - Original Watercolor Painting

This painting was inspired by two experiences: a boat ride on Lake Windermere in the English Lakes District early this year, and a recent auto ride through the autumn foliage in Arkansas.

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.

German Street Scene - #147 - Original Watercolor Painting

This painting is based on a typical street scene I came upon in Germany during a holiday there.

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.

Kauai North Shore - #146 - Original Watercolor Painting

This view is of one of the beautiful beaches on the north shore of Kauai, Hawaii.

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.

Flower Fusion - #145 - Original Watercolor Painting

A "designer" flower arrangement in a gorgeous ceramic vase.

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.

Back Country Farms - #144 - Original Watercolor Painting

Across the United States are many remote rural areas located in flat valleys. Comprised mostly of fertile fields and rustic farm buildings connected by simple dirt roads, they serve as the breadbasket for the more urban areas in their region.

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.

The Red Dinghy - #143 - Original Watercolor Painting

This waterfront scene is typical of coastal Maine. Three lobster boats sit in the harbor waiting for the day's work to begin.

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.

River Town - #142 - Original Watercolor Painting

Here is a simple little watercolor of a town on the river, with mountains in the background.

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.

Beguiling Blossoms - #141 - Original Watercolor Painting

Delicate blossoms lend gaiety to life.

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.

In the Foothills - #140 - Original Watercolor Painting

This is an impression of a small, remote town at the edge of hill country.

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.

Wharf at Dusk - #139 - Original Watercolor Painting

At dusk, the wharf stands in stark contrast to the bright colors of the setting sun.

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.

Artist Tips Series

I've decided to provide an "Artist Tip" in each of my upcoming email newsletters.  Each newsletter will have a link to the tip in my blog Watercolors by Jim Oberst where the tips will actually be be published.  The first tip is Preparing Watercolor Paper for Painting.  If you'd like to see these tips, you may want to subscribe to this blog by going to the bottom of the blog page and clicking on "Subscribe to: Posts (Atom)".  Or, you can subscribe to my newsletter Here to see these tips as well as my recent paintings and information on my upcoming exhibits, workshops, and demos delivered in your email twice-monthly.

Frosty Summit - #138 - Original Watercolor Painting

This cold-feeling landscape is an imaginary one - a small town below frosty peaks.

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 the Beaten Track - #137 - Original Watercolor Painting

This landscape was not inspired by any particular location; it appears to be a place not yet overtaken by the hustle of modern life.

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.

Monhegan Island Dock 2 - #136 - Original Watercolor Painting

This is a second version of the Monhegan Island dock. Here I've brought the view in a bit tighter, and tried to make the painting more colorful and magical, as it might be in the evening.

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.

Monhegan Island Dock - #135 - Original Watercolor Painting

Monhegan Island, lying just off the coast of Maine, allows no cars and has no paved roads. It has the reputation of being a painter's paradise. This is the first Monhegan Island painting I've done, and instead of painting the cottages, I've painted the dock - the views of the sea are beautiful all over the island, and I seem more drawn to the seashore than to the inland island landsdape.

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.

Key West Sunset - #134 - Original Watercolor Painting

Key West has some great sunsets. Here's a view of a catamaran and a few other sailboats out for a sunset cruise.

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.

Welsh Sheep Farm - #133 - Original Watercolor Painting

Wales seems to me to be the land of hills and sheep. I've never seen so many beautiful green hills, and white sheep, anywhere else I've been. Here's a typical scene on a Welsh sheep farm.

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.

Kinderdijk Windmill - #132 - Original Watercolor Painting

This is one of the very impressive windmills of Kinderdijk. The village of Kinderkijk in the Netherlands is situated in a polder, an area of low-lying land that is easily flooded. In the 18th century windmills were built to drain the polder, and today these are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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.

River Valley - #131 - Original Watercolor Painting

This landscape painting was inspired by a view from an overlook at Dinefwr castle, near Llandeilo, in Carmarthenshire, Wales. The Tywy valley is a beatiful area. The distant hills disappear into the mist.

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.

Coniston Water Sailing - #130 - Original Watercolor Painting

Coniston water is a beautiful, deep blue, 5-mile long lake in Cumbria, the Lakes District of England. These two men are readying their boat for a sail on the lake. The Coniston pier and the famous steam gondola are out of the picture toward the right.

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.

Midlands Farm Buildings - #129 - Original Watercolor Painting

This group of farm buildings in the English midlands sits atop a low hill.

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.

Along the Beach - #128 - Original Watercolor Painting

There's nothing quite like a stroll along the beach with Fido.

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.

North Wales Mud Flats - #127 - Original Watercolor Painting

This is a typical waterfront scene in northern Wales. The large amplitude of the tides there causes many of the boat moorings to be mud flats at low tide, so twin keels are very useful in keeping sailboats upright.

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.

Best Friends - #126 - Original Watercolor Painting

A friend makes a big world feel more secure.

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.

White and Yellow - #125 - Original Watercolor Painting

This is a loose impression of some white and yellow flowers.

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.

Racing for Shore - #124 - Original Watercolor Painting

Three sailboats race toward shore in rough seas.

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.

Pink Passion - #123 - Original Watercolor Painting

A few buds have already fallen.

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.

Hanalei Taro Fields - #122 - Original Watercolor Painting

On the north coast of Kauai, just past the single-lane bridge over the Hanalei River on the way to Hanalei town, is this beautiful view looking south of taro fields, with mountains in the distance.

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.

Midlands Farm - #121 - Original Watercolor Painting

In the English midlands, there are many farms with groups of buildings like these. They make a pretty sight when the sun is going down.

This 5.5" x 15" original watercolor painting has already been sold.  There are additional small paintings for sale on my website www.weeklywatercolor.com, and my larger paintings are available on my other website www.jimoberst.com.  Or you can contact me directly at 501-984-3178 or jim@jimoberst.com.

Snowy Autumn - #120 - Original Watercolor Painting

Snow has fallen near the lake while the trees are still ablaze with their autumn colors.

This 5.5" x 15" original watercolor painting has already been sold.  There are additional small paintings for sale on my website www.weeklywatercolor.com, and my larger paintings are available on my other website www.jimoberst.com.  Or you can contact me directly at 501-984-3178 or jim@jimoberst.com.

Fixing a Watercolor Painting - Slideshow

Here's a slideshow that shows how I fixed some major problems in a watercolor painting.  If you use this technique on your own paintings, make sure you only use Mr. Clean Original Magic Eraser - the other types contain chemicals that may harm your painting.  Of course, this technique is even better for small corrections.

Smooth Sailing - #119 - Original Watercolor Painting

A clear day, well-behaved seas, a brisk breeze, a responsive boat - a perfect combination for sailing.

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 501-984-3178 or jim@jimoberst.com.

Rural Free Delivery - #118 - Original Watercolor Painting

Rural Free Delivery - free rural mail delivery - became an official service over 100 years ago. It is probably the largest and most expensive project ever instituted by the U.S. Postal Service. This painting shows a mailbox lineup along a dirt road near a farm in Arkansas.

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.

Into the Storm - #117 - Original Watercolor Painting

Although I'm not much of a sailor myself, I've always been fascinated by the folks who race boats in the ocean. Painting scenes like this is probably as close as I'll get to blue water racing.

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.

Three Roses - #116 - Original Watercolor Painting

Red roses are said to symbolize love, respect, courage, and passion.

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.

Garden Shed - #115 - Original Watercolor Painting

While vacationing in New Hampshire, I came across this neat garden shed set among the trees and flowers. What drew me in was the dappled sunlight on its roof from the branches overhead.

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.

Mother's Day Boquet - #114 - Original Watercolor Painting

This is a painting of the lovely boquet our son and his fiance gave to my wife on Mother's Day this year.

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.

Bruges Byway - #113 - Original Watercolor Painting

On my way to see the windmills on the outskirts of Bruges, Belgium, I came upon this little scene. The large building in the rear is the Jerusalem Church, built in the fifteenth century and modeled after the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem.

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.

Lake Lucerne Sailing - #112 - Original Watercolor Painting

Lucerne, Switzerland is a fairy-tale town, and Lake Lucerne is absolutely gorgeous. It is surrounded by mountains, and has a seemingly infinite number of coves and harbors. I saw this sailboat on Lake Lucerne, its white sail making a stark contrast with the nearby mountain foliage, with a mountain further back fading into the mist.

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.

White Ibis - #111 - Original Watercolor Painting

I saw these strange-looking birds at the edge of a small lake in Naples Florida. This is my second painting of them. This one changes the background to a different setting - a bright tropical forest. It makes the wiite birds really stand out.

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.

Porta Nigra - #110 - Original Watercolor Painting

Trier, on the Mosel river, is the oldest city in Germany. Porta Nigra is the remnant of its Roman city gate, built before 200 AD. It has its present name due to the darkened color of its sandstone. It opens upon a large pedestrian area in the center of Trier. The day I was there it was dreary and rainy.

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.

Peggy's Point Lighthouse - #109 - Original Watercolor Painting

Peggy's Point Lighthouse sits atop a granite outcrop at Peggy's Cove in Nova Scotia. It's an octagonal structure, operated by the Canadian coast guard. Yes, the structure at the top is really that red!

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.

Yellow Rosebuds - #108 - Original Watercolor Painting

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

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.