witnessing beauty through watercolor

I paint in order to pay attention, to preserve the fleeting moment when sunlight casts a shadow or causes a petal to glow. Watercolor allows me to capture this beauty and share it with you.

ORIGINAL WATERCOLOR PAINTINGS

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new prints and notecards available now

“First View of the Alhambra” 2018.

“First View of the Alhambra” 2018.

 
 

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There is more day to squeeze in any local orders, and then I’m stepping away for the next few weeks. Thank you for all of your print orders, painting purchases and the support and encouragement! It has been a whirlwind fall full of painting,
shades of green to warm up a chilly morning. #watercolorcactus #satxartist #pricklypear
This cascade of orange blossoms catches the sunlight as it emerges from the shadows. “Emerge”, an original watercolor painting, is available on my website.
Somehow December is already here! I’m working on my last commission of the year in my quiet studio this morning. This has been such a full year of painting, stretching myself and trying new things. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ There are still a few original pa
I loved painting this amazing sculptural cactus that lives at the @sabotgarden. The original has sold, but I have prints available in multiple sizes (use code BESSSTUDIO15 for a discount until Friday).
Another new product: winter citrus folded notecards, available in assorted sets of three or six. These are perfect for saying thanks or adding some joy to a friend’s day. Local pickup is also available!