Burning the Fog

Marina Sun
Originally uploaded by Ricky Holtman

I did this watercolor sketch from past memories and paintings of marinas and ship yards. It's just an impression and it was fun for me and of course I relish the healing factor that comes from the creative process. Approximately 10.5 X 14" unmatted and unframed. On archival Arches watercolor 140 lb paper. You'll love this one for sure on your wall. Shipped to you free anywhere in the USA. All copyright laws are applicable and enforced. Reproduction rights belong to artist.

For Sale

$75

Hungry

Hungry
Originally uploaded by Ricky Holtman

There he sat, by the overpass bridge, leaning against the light signal post. Beard untrimmed and clothes very worn but he was not dirty. Always looking at the ground instead of the passerbys. The cardboard sign in hand had the word 'HUNGRY" scribbled on it......right below that were two more words..."SEMPER FI". What I did next, when I got beside him at the stop light, is my business....He was a Vietnam Vet.
This had to be done with and ink pen and in my moleskine book...NFS. I couldn't get his face out of my head til I put it in the book...with honor.
7th and Broadway, K.C. Missouri.
Small prints of this are $25. and that includes shipping in USA. God bless.

Small Print 8 X 10

$25

SHOWS

Hello friends,
Are you as busy as I am trying to get ready for all the different shows? Between trying to get things painted, I always wait til the last minute, and shipping other paintings it seems hectic.
Thank GOD I have this extra week off of Chemo. It's a blessing not having to go in there and be on that stuff for three days and then the lingering side affects.
I would also like to welcome my friend Laura, who just signed in as a follower.
I apologize for the lack of posting but my schedule is a little strange but in a few weeks maybe things will level out.
Here's a big THANK YOU for reading my blog and please comment on anything you feel lead to. Understand that I don't put everything on this site because of being copied but I try to put some. I sell mostly from Galleries and shows.
See you soon!!!!!

Good Morning

Dear Friends,
Hope you all keep on journaling and dooodling the next few days because I have chemo again for a few days so I won't be blogging.
God bless

Rio Grand River Series

Rio Grand River Series
Originally uploaded by Ricky Holtman

That famous river of every western novel I have read....'The Rio Grande'. This is the first of a series I will be doing from my recent days to the mountains of New Mexico and Colorado. Trying to do it justice is sometimes so frustrating. My memory, sketches and some photos help but it's not like setting up on the site and painting with all the smells, sounds, sights and mother nature telling you how to paint it.
This is 8" X 16", on archival/acid free board and a watermedia painting.
I hope you enjoy, I did. LOL

This is offered unframed and unmatted but shipping free within USA boundaries and insured. Any interest outside of USA please email for instructions and possible extra charges. Any questions please feel free to contact me. Thank You.

For Sale

$175.00

Getting Materials

Well I'm trying to get some paintings together but I thought you might like to see how an old artist looks trying to gather info on the Rio Grande River up in the Mountains. Don't laugh.......this is my best side.
Hope you like these. The upper right is the Rio Grande River Gorge outside of Taos, New Mexico.

Welcome

Welcome to Barbara and Arti as new followers. I appreciate you signing aboard and look forward to any comments etc.. in the future.
Just a note to all that I will be gone for 2 weeks traveling and doing art. My plans are Wyoming, Colorado and a good stay at Taos and Santa Fe. Areas that are near and dear to me. SO there will not be any postings for a few days.
You all have fun while I'm gone and I'll post when I get back.
Regards
Ricky

Ibise Bird

Ibise Bird
Originally uploaded by Ricky Holtman

I love these guys and when I lived in New Orleans I could go out and see them all the time. Roosting in trees with mossy stuff hanging or in the wet mud areas. They are a super sight. They hunt like nothing I've ever seen. Beautiful white with big red beaks and legs.....kinda like me..hahaha!
Watercolor and casein on crescent watercolor board and approximately 6 X 10". Shipping is included in the investment costs and of course if a letter of authenticity is wanted it will be provided.

FOR SALE

$875

Irish Gentleman

Irish Gentleman
Originally uploaded by Ricky Holtman

Artists and Friends,
Here's a sketch in the Moleskine sketchbook. I keep getting questions as to how am I watercoloring in this book? You have me wandering myself because I don't seem to have a problem nor the answer to this question. It's difinitely a different type of paper and we all figure out what to do on certain papers unless we dislike it and never use it again.
I sketched this fine fellow some months ago during Irish Days in Kansas City. So today it was his turn for me to play with the watercolors. Moleskine with pencil and watercolor. He was enjoying his brew.

Not for sale because of sketchbook

Red Panda

Red Panda
Originally uploaded by Ricky Holtman

This is the cousin to the GIANT PANDA, big and black and white. The Red Panda is always confused with the Fox or Raccoon family but it's not either. He travels the same bamboo forest as his cousin. The Himalayas and two provinces in China is where you will find him.
This is a Watercolor and ink sketch on 140 lb cold press archival grade arches paper. I started drawing with permanent artist ink immediately and set some parameters for the animal to fit on the page. Started throwing in some color washes and came back to finish with ink and some white splatter to represent snow.

The image size is approximately 6 X 10". It comes to you unframed and unmatted to hold down costs for both of us. Shipping is included anywhere within the USA boundaries. Outside of the USA please email me for arrangements. Shipped in a strong construct package for safety.

FOR SALE

$55.

Red Footed Booby Bird

Red Footed Booby Bird
Originally uploaded by Ricky Holtman

Moleskine Sketchbook used. These birds are fantastic looking. It morphs in color until adulthood. The feet are bright red, body white with black outer mark and the bill is a beautiful pale blue. This is a sea bird and they get up to 2.5 feet tall. I thinkd they look very nice. Found on Eastern Island, Midway, ...and Hawaii. Which is where we took a photo of this guy/girl. They nest in shrubs and in this case an Ironwood tree in the National Park. Nest made out of big twigs for a big bird...enjoy. This is the biggest of the boobies. haha

Not For Sale

Shade at last

Shade at last
Originally uploaded by Ricky Holtman

Quarter sheet, watercolor on CP paper. Approximately 11 X 15".

Private Collection

Apple Time

Apple Time
Originally uploaded by Ricky Holtman

This was a prize winner at the Missouri Watercolor Society. Watercolor and gouache. Approximately 8 X12" on 140 lb cold press archival paper.

SOLD

$165.

Candy Tree

Candy Tree
Originally uploaded by Ricky Holtman

This still hangs in a private collection. Watercolor, half sheet.

Amish Harvest

Amish Harvest
Originally uploaded by Ricky Holtman

Watercolor, half sheet and sold quicker than I could hang in another gallery.

SOLD

$345.

Twins

Twins
Originally uploaded by Ricky Holtman

This was on the full front page of the Art section in a major sunday newspaper. I couldn't have been happier and the curator of the gallery called to tell me and it sold the next day. How blessed can one artist be.?

Approximately 8 X 10", watercolor on 140lb cold press archival paper.

SOLD

$265

Christmas Mornin

Christmas Mornin
Originally uploaded by Ricky Holtman

Free Styling" painting at its funnest. Just let the color rip on a full sheet of watercolor paper. This is approximately 22 X 30" watercolor and gouache, 140 lb cold press archival paper. The painting is unframed and unmatted to save cost on shipping. Shipping is included inside USA boundaries. Outside USA boundaries contact me for arrangements and extra costs, if any.

FOR SALE

$695

Wood Store

Wood Store
Originally uploaded by Ricky Holtman

This is a full sheet watercolor. I apologize for the glare. There was a photo of this before framing but I can't find it and I have not had it photographed yet.

The painting is approximately 22 X 30" unframed and unmatted to save shipping costs. Painted on 140 lb cold press archival paper. Shipping included and shipped to anywhere inside USA boundaries. Anything outside USA must email for arrangements and shipping costs, if any.

FOR SALE

$ 695.

Late snow

Late snow
Originally uploaded by Ricky Holtman

We just had a nice 4 inch snow in the last 48 hrs and it could be the last of the season. So I took advantage of it. I don't paint many night scenes but the light was just gorgeous along with some articstic licensing. Hooray for art.

This is approximately 4.5" X 11" watercolor on 140 lb cold press archival paper with a 3.5" white mat and sturdy backing.

This comes unframed but shipping is included in investment. Shipped anywhere within USA boundaries. If outside USA email for arrangement and cost, if any.

FOR SALE

$ 95.

Cold Bright Sun

Cold Bright Sun
Originally uploaded by Ricky Holtman

When the sun tries to come out the snow lights things up quick. Hard to see to paint. This is a half sheet, watercolor, some gouache. A push-pull painting. This went over big at one of my solo shows.

SOLD