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.
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Flowers Vendor
Watercolor
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16″ x 14″
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2012
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I enjoyed doing this painting as I had not painted flowers for a long time.
Washing Clothes
Going Up
Watercolor
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56 x 72 cms
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2011
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I love this window with no glass. The clear blue sky makes a nice contrast with the darkness inside the building.
Sunny Afternoon
Watercolor
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56 x 72 cms
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2011
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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.
Coffee Plantations
Watercolors
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56 x 72 cms
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2011
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Coffee is still one of our main products. Therefore coffee plantations are seen almost everywhere.
San Rafael de Heredia
Watercolor
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36 x 50 cms
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2011
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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.
Altos de Palermo
Watercolor
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37 x 53 cms
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2011
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This is virtually a pleine aire painting as I painted it looking through the window of an apartment located on a third floor.
Mountains
Watercolor
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44 x 36 cms
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2010
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The variety of greens makes our mountains charming. These are our Eastern mountains.
Coat Rack
Watercolor
36 x 50 cms
2010
This theme was suggested by my watercolor teacher, doña Gisela, every time she came to visit me.
Lake and Sky
Watercolor
36 x 50 cms
2010
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I painted this lake several times before. It represents for me a unique quietness.
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
Private Collection
