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.
Archive for the ‘Watercolors Windows’ Category
Savannah Oak
Watercolor
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50 x 35 cms
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2012
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.
Old Window II
Ventana antigua II
Watercolor
36 x 48 cms
2009
This is my second watercolor of the old window. This time I made the wall bigger. It was also painted with blue colors, cobalt blue for light values and indigo for dark ones.
Lisiantus in my Window
Lisiantus en mi ventana
Watercolor
36 x 48 cms
2009
After three months without painting I went back to my brushes inspired by this plant I had on my window.
Neglect
Abandono
Watercolor
26 x 32 cms
2008
This small watercolor belongs to my windows collection. It is also painted with a single color. But in this case I did not choose to paint it blue but dun green.
Old Window
Ventana antigua
Watercolor
27 x 33 cms
2008
Purchased
The Old Window is a one color painting all in blue. I use cobalt blue for light shades and indigo for dark ones.
Blue Window
Ventana azul
Watercolor
27 x 33 cms
2008
Purchased
This small watercolor was my first single color painting. I chose blue. It was part of my second art show called “Windows of Stillness“. It was also the favorite painting in that art show.
Yellow Window
Ventana amarilla
Watercolor
39 x 55 cms
2008
Purchased
The yellow window was a project I had in mind for a long time. When I started painting I thought I would never be able to paint a bunch of flowers hanging from the window. These are the most gratifying paintings. Those I paint with more excitement.
“Lo más interesante del cuadro creo que es que el espectador se pregunta qué hay detras de la ventana o, mejor dicho, que el cuadro sugiere que hay algo o alguien allí. Y algo bueno….” Luis Rosero
“Esta ventana da la sensación de “calor de hogar”. Por sus detalles parece este tipo de casas donde la madre se esmera en crear un ambiente acogedor para la familia…” Giselle Hidalgo
“Seguro adentro vive una mujer madura que aprecia el trabajo artesanal, además de que tiene tiempo de regar sus plantas y sacudir sus ventanas -como son o parecen de madera- requiere de cuidados…” Elvia Ríos
“El cuadro de la ventana me parece uno de los mejor logrados. Parafraseando a don José Ortega y Gasset, su obra es un ”ser en siendo”, cada día adquiere mayor madurez.” José Joaquín Villegas
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
