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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Cheyenne Station - #71 - Original Watercolor Painting

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

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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.

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.

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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.