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.