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

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

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

Candy Skies

Candy Skies
Originally uploaded by Ricky Holtman

I painted this in Wisconsin and it was immediately bought by an onlooker and inducted into a private collection of some big time artist giants. I couldn't believe it but then I tried to act real cool. Nothing had ever happened to me like that before or since. Half sheet.

SOLD

Private Collection

The Nest

The Nest
Originally uploaded by Ricky Holtman

There it was, high up in that big thorn tree. Nobody was going to get to these squirrels. So here is my days work and it was fun except for about a 130 mile per hour breeze.......excuse me it was 30 miles per hour. They just sat there and watched me work..hahaha!
Watercolor, approximately 10 X 14" on HP archival paper. Unframed and unmatted with shipping included to hold down costs. Shipped anywhere in USA boundaries, outside of USA please email for arrangements and costs, if any. This was painted in plein air fashion and finished in studio.

FOR SALE

$135

Sun Valley

Sun Valley
Originally uploaded by Ricky Holtman

Here is a watercolor that was just wonderful fun for me to do. I did this in a wet in wet method. As it gradually dried more detail was added. This is a designed composition, not found. You can see many of the principles and elements of design used. Of course I am a colorist but I spent many years in local colors when painting. It always makes me feel somewhat restrained. Do you feel that way. I paint more semi-representational leaning toward abstract. Give me your feedback.
This is approximately 15" X 22" on 140lb paper.