Going Up
Posted by aguaycol
I love this window with no glass. The clear blue sky makes a nice contrast with the darkness inside the building.
February - 16 - 2011
I am a student of Gisela Stradtmann, distinguished watercolorist in Costa Rica. 2004 I began painting lessons with José Miguel Yglesias. Three years later I took drawing lessons with Luis Paulino Delgado. March 2009 I attended a watercolor workshop in Mexico with Mel Stabin.
I was born in San José, Costa Rica. I worked as Statistician for 30 years in different state institutions. 2003 I retired and a few months later I began to study painting. Soon I found out I loved watercolor. I have made three solo art shows.
I attended a watercolor workshop during 10-14 May in Florence, Italy. The teacher was Alfonso Tejada, architect and watercolorist. We painted in several places of that beautiful city, like the Bardini and Boboli Gardens.
Sunny Afternoon
Posted by aguaycol
I have painted several windows. I like painting open windows full of light. This is a large watercolor, painted with a big flat brush with lots of water.
February - 15 - 2011
Tierra Blanca de Cartago
Posted by aguaycol
On the way to the Irazú Volcano, Cartago, is this old hospital which was built about 100 years ago. I have liked this landscape since my childhood.
February - 15 - 2011
Coffee Plantations
Posted by aguaycol
Coffee is still one of our main products. Therefore coffee plantations are seen almost everywhere.
February - 15 - 2011
San Rafael de Heredia
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San Rafael de Heredia, Costa Rica, has a priviledged location. Its white church stands out among the gorgeous foliage. It is a quiet town with excelent bakeries and nice small groceries stores.
February - 15 - 2011
Altos de Palermo
Posted by aguaycol
This is virtually a pleine aire painting as I painted it looking through the window of an apartment located on a third floor.
February - 15 - 2011
Mountains
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The variety of greens makes our mountains charming. These are our Eastern mountains.
February - 15 - 2011
Eastern Mountains
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I painted this watercolor in Pablo´s bedroom. This is the mountain view from one of the windows.
February - 15 - 2011
Coat Rack
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This theme was suggested by my watercolor teacher, doña Gisela, every time she came to visit me.
July - 19 - 2010
Lake and Sky
Posted by aguaycol
I painted this lake several times before. It represents for me a unique quietness.
July - 1 - 2010
Florentine Dome
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I enjoy painting churches. This is the dome of a church beside Hotel Relais dil Cestello, Florence, Italy.
June - 28 - 2010
Water and Colors is an art-oriented project. Its aim is to have my watercolors within the reach of everyone. My family and friends have helped me create and develop this Website. It is dedicated to put me in touch with people interested in sharing with me a beautiful and new experience: finding my Self.
Helena Ramírez
Agua y colores
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Private Collection
