“Sideways Corner” (8 X 10 in)

This simple black and white painting captures a thrilling moment during a race. The speed the driver is carrying into the turn is so great that his back wheel is sliding out to the side and he has to balance himself with his opposite leg. (notice the weighted shoe which is dragged for stability). The tension has to be just right…too fast and he will lose control of the motorcycle; too slow and he will lose valuable time…the razor’s edge!

Robin Vander Hamm

I specialize in watercolors that are inspired by my world travels. My subject matter ranges from South American landscapes to the flora of California. The use of bright colors, original designs and exotic settings are components I bring to my paintings. The incredible range of transparent watercolor allows me to capture the fragile beauty of a single flower or the somber mood of a gray day. For me, an artist is only limited by their imagination and technical skill. The elements of control and spontaneity make it a challenging endeavor. The thought of ever mastering the medium becomes more and more elusive and perhaps a goal never to be fully achieved.

I find the process of creating watercolors very satisfying and it also provides many side benefits…the greatest of these is the ability to see beauty everywhere.

So please wander through these images. There is some text beneath each. I hope you enjoy them as much as I did creating them.