Mineke Reinders Fine Art Blog

Sabahın ilk ışıkları - First light of the morning

noreply@blogger.com (Mineke Reinders) — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 19:33:00 +0000

Watercolor, 28x36 cm (11x14 inches)

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A scene from my current hometown: Bielefeld, Germany. Early morning, the sun is just rising and the air is foggy. We walk by this street every morning on our way to my daughter's bus that will take her to school. We encounter the same people, going to work or school. We're on chatting terms with some, on just nodding terms with others. It's the same routine every day. There is comfort in that, and also a little magic at times.

Galata Kulesi - Galata Tower

noreply@blogger.com (Mineke Reinders) — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 19:33:00 +0000

Watercolor sketch, 20x20 cm (appr. 8x8 inches)

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Sisler bulvarı - Boulevard of mists

noreply@blogger.com (Mineke Reinders) — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:33:00 +0000

Watercolor, 26x27 cm (10.2x10.6 inches)

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Eliza

noreply@blogger.com (Mineke Reinders) — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 20:33:00 +0000

Watercolor, 38x28 cm (15x11 cm)

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Düş bahçeleri - Dream gardens

noreply@blogger.com (Mineke Reinders) — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 18:33:00 +0000

Watercolor, 32x28 cm (12.5x11 inches)

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Merry Christmas everyone!

Peace and happiness to all of you who read this, and to your families and loved ones.

This is not a traditional Christmas scene, but I think the colors are appropriate. I went to a much looser, more subjective interpretation with this painting, which I hope to explore more in the weeks and months to come.

To my fellow watercolor painters: check out the International Watercolor Society on Facebook. An initiative of Atanur Doğan, its first international contest has just closed for entries, but I think it is still possible to vote for your favorite paintings (not mine - being a member of the jury, I did not submit any).

Sen benim şarkılarımsın - You are my songs

noreply@blogger.com (Mineke Reinders) — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 19:33:00 +0000

Watercolor, 38x28 cm (15x11 inches)

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Several photos I took in Holland last winter provided the starting point for this painting, but this is more a poetic interpretation of a winter landscape than an actual place that you could go and visit. In fact, it does not exist. But something close to it can be found almost everywhere, or...?

A sketch

noreply@blogger.com (Mineke Reinders) — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 18:33:00 +0000

Watercolor, appr. 20x13 cm (8x5 inches)

Every morning I walk my daughter to the busstop here in Bielefeld, Germany. At this time of year, it's just starting to get light when I walk back home, and in recent weeks it has been misty as well. This sketch is just a quick impression from memory. It is very soft and vague, but that is what it looks like - or at least feels like.

This sketch is available by auction on Daily Paintworks. Bidding starts at $45.
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Yine hazan mevsimi geldi Autumn season came again

noreply@blogger.com (Mineke Reinders) — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 16:33:00 +0000

Watercolor, 20x20 cm (appr. 8x8 inches)

Photo reference courtesy of Ahmet Sürücü. Thank you very much Ahmet.

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Starting price: $75

Again, this is a new painting, completed September 9, 2011.

Meşelik - Oak grove

noreply@blogger.com (Mineke Reinders) — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 13:33:00 +0000

Watercolor, 20x20 cm (appr. 8x8 inches)

Photo reference courtesy of Ahmet Sürücü. Thank you very much Ahmet.

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Starting price: $75

Again, this is a new painting, completed September 10, 2011.

Hayâl dünyası - World of fancy

noreply@blogger.com (Mineke Reinders) — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 18:33:00 +0000

Watercolor, 20x20 cm (appr. 8x8 inches) #111111

Photo reference courtesy of Ahmet Sürücü. Thank you very much Ahmet.

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Starting price: $75

Unlike the last few paintings posted here, this is not a re-post, but a brand-new watercolor, just completed today. I've decided to offer this painting at auction as well, with a starting price of $75, about half of the usual price for a painting this size.

Taslak - Sketch (290410)

noreply@blogger.com (Mineke Reinders) — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 12:33:00 +0000

Watercolor, 18x13 cm (7x5 inches)

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Starting price: $55

Dere - Stream

noreply@blogger.com (Mineke Reinders) — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 15:33:00 +0000

Watercolor, 18x13 cm (7x5 inches)

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Starting price: $55

Yaz renklerine büründü sokak Alley dressed in the colors of summer

noreply@blogger.com (Mineke Reinders) — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 17:33:00 +0000

Watercolor, 13x18 cm (5x7 inches)

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Starting price: $55

Göz alabildiğince - As far as the eye can see

noreply@blogger.com (Mineke Reinders) — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 12:33:00 +0000

Watercolor, 18x13 cm (7x5 inches)

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Starting price: $55

Some of my small watercolors will now be offered to the highest bidder at Daily Paintworks.

This is your chance to obtain an original painting at a very reasonable price. Shipping free inside Europe, $5 outside Europe.

Benim meskenim dağlardır, dağlar My dwelling is mountains, mountains

noreply@blogger.com (Mineke Reinders) — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 16:33:00 +0000

Watercolor, 50x38 cm (19.7x15 inches)

Photo reference courtesy of Ahmet Sürücü. Thank you very much Ahmet.

Available For information or to purchase, please e-mail me.

Colors: M. Graham watercolors: nickel quinadridone gold, quinacridone rust, phthalo blue RS, sepia. Schmincke Horadam watercolors: ultramarine blue, Indian red.
Paper: Khadi

Eski zaman sevdaları - Old times' loves

noreply@blogger.com (Mineke Reinders) — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 10:33:00 +0000

Watercolor, 38x28 cm (15x11 inches)

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Location: Safranbolu, Turkey
Colors: M. Graham watercolors: nickel quinadridone gold, quinacridone rust, quinacridone red, phthalo blue RS, sepia. Schmincke Horadam watercolors: Indian red, ultramarine blue.
Paper: Arches 140 lb CP

Beyaz ipek gibi yağdı kar White, like silk, the snow fell

noreply@blogger.com (Mineke Reinders) — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 09:33:00 +0000

Watercolor, 38x28 cm (15x11 inches)

Photo reference courtesy of Ahmet Sürücü. Thank you very much Ahmet.

Available For information or to purchase, please e-mail me.

Colors: M. Graham watercolors: nickel quinadridone gold, quinacridone rust, quinacridone red, phthalo blue RS, sepia. Schmincke Horadam watercolors: ultramarine blue. M. Graham gouache: white.
Paper: Arches HP

Horoz III - Rooster III

noreply@blogger.com (Mineke Reinders) — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 09:33:00 +0000

Watercolor, 28x38 cm (11x15 inches)

Photo reference courtesy of Ahmet Sürücü. Thank you very much Ahmet.

Available For information or to purchase, please e-mail me.

Another rooster... This one appears to be casting a wary glance over his shoulder, as if to say: 'hey, watcha lookin' at? Move on, mind your own business."
I thought I went overboard on the detail in the background, but on second thought, perhaps the baroque background rather suits this fellow's exuberant plumage.

Colors: M. Graham watercolors: nickel quinadridone gold, quinacridone rust, phthalo blue RS, sepia.
Schmincke Horadam watercolors: ultramarine blue, Indian red.
Sennelier: French vermillion.
M. Graham gouache: white.
Paper: Khadi.

Sevgi kuşun kanadında Love is on the wing of a bird

noreply@blogger.com (Mineke Reinders) — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 09:33:00 +0000

Watercolor, 36x27 cm (14.2x10.6 inches)

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A beautiful and haunting old song: Sevgi kuşun kanadında, Coşkun Demir singing.

Location: Ankara, Turkey
Colors: M. Graham watercolors: nickel quinadridone gold, quinacridone rust, quinacridone red, phthalo blue RS, sepia. Schmincke Horadam watercolors: ultramarine blue.
Paper: Arches 140 lb CP

Huzurlu yer - Peaceful place

noreply@blogger.com (Mineke Reinders) — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 09:33:00 +0000

Watercolor, 38x28 cm (15x11 inches)

SOLD

Location: Ankara, Turkey
Colors: M. Graham watercolors: nickel quinadridone gold, quinacridone rust, quinacridone red, phthalo blue RS, cobalt teal, sepia. Schmincke Horadam watercolors: ultramarine blue.
Paper: Arches 140 lb HP

Zaman akıp gider durulmadan Time flows ceaselessly

noreply@blogger.com (Mineke Reinders) — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 10:33:00 +0000

Watercolor, 28x38 cm (11x15 inches)

Available For information or to purchase, please e-mail me.

Location: Ankara, Turkey
Colors: M. Graham watercolors: nickel quinadridone gold, quinacridone rust, quinacridone red, phthalo blue RS, sepia. Schmincke Horadam watercolors: ultramarine blue.
Paper: Arches 140 lb CP

Horoz II - Rooster II

noreply@blogger.com (Mineke Reinders) — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 13:33:00 +0000

Watercolor, 24x32 cm (9.4x12.6 inches)

Photo reference courtesy of Ahmet Sürücü. Thank you very much Ahmet.

Available For information or to purchase, please e-mail me.

Colors: M. Graham watercolors: nickel quinadridone gold, quinacridone rust, quinacridone red, phthalo blue RS, sepia. Schmincke Horadam watercolors: ultramarine blue.
Paper: Arches CP

Sabah sisi - Morning fog

noreply@blogger.com (Mineke Reinders) — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 18:33:00 +0000

Watercolor, 28x14.5 cm (11x5.7 inches)

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Location: Safranbolu, Turkey
Colors: M. Graham watercolors: nickel quinacridone gold, quinacridone red, phthalo blue RS, sepia. Schmincke Horadam watercolors: ultramarine blue.
Paper: Arches 140 lb CP

Kader, kime şikâyet edeyim seni Destiny, to whom can I complain of you

noreply@blogger.com (Mineke Reinders) — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 12:33:00 +0000

Watercolor, 29x25 cm (11.4x9.8 inches)

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Location: Eskişehir, Turkey
Colors: M. Graham watercolors: nickel quinadridone gold, quinacridone rust, quinacridone red, phthalo blue RS, sepia. Schmincke Horadam watercolors: ultramarine blue. M. Graham gouache: white
Paper: Arches 140 lb CP

Başka bir sonbahar natürmordu Another autumn still life

noreply@blogger.com (Mineke Reinders) — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 08:33:00 +0000

Plane tree leaves and fruit
Watercolor, 23x19 cm (9.1x7.5 inches)

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Another 'found object' became my model for a still life. You can find all sorts of interesting things on the ground this time of year.

Colors: M. Graham watercolors: lemon yellow, nickel quinadridone gold, quinacridone rust, phthalo blue RS, sepia. Schmincke Horadam watercolors: ultramarine blue.
Paper: Hahnemüle