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.