UGallery Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Artist Siyuan Ma illustrates the Mingtang in the ancient city of Datong, Shanxi Province–a national key cultural protected site. "It is one of the four grea...

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Artist Siyuan Ma exhibits the Shanhua Temple, located inside the ancient city of Datong in Shanxi Province–a key cultural heritage site under state-level pr...

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Artist Siyuan Ma illustrates the Shanhua Temple, located inside the ancient city of Datong in Shanxi Province–a key cultural heritage site under state-level...

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Artist Siyuan Ma shares a view of the Hanging Temple, a famous cultural landmark in China. Its Chinese name takes the character "Xuan" from Chinese Taoism an...

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Artist Siyuan Ma exhibits a panoramic view of mountains engulfed by a mysterious fog. He presents aesthetic imagery that can take the viewer into a dreamlike ...

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Artist Siyuan Ma presents a tantalizing view of snowcapped mountains in soothing tones of turquoise. He presents aesthetic imagery th...

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Artist Siyuan Ma depicts Shanhua Temple, located inside the ancient city of Datong in Shanxi Province–a key cultural relic under state-level protection. "S...

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Artist Siyuan Ma exhibits the Shanhua Temple, located inside the ancient city of Datong in Shanxi Province–a key cultural relic under state-level protectio...

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Artist Siyuan Ma illustrates the Shanhua Temple, located inside the ancient city of Datong in Shanxi Province–a key cultural relic under state-level protec...

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Artist Maurice Dionne shows the activity around the transit station, waiting for an incoming train. "In this particular case, we are at the U of Ottawa statio...

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Artist Catherine shares a peek into the beautiful autumnal woodlands of California, presenting her keen eye for color an...

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Artist Judy Mudd presents a harmonious pastoral panorama—an entry to her series of impressionist landscapes. "I wanted to capture a farm scene at the beginn...

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Artist Catherine McCargar displays a scarlet dragonfly landing on the branch of a magnolia bush. She captures the fleeting moment as it sips nectar from the flower. Its red wings match the fully bloomed magnolia, fittingly complementing the verdant green leaves. Catherine effectively uses organic curved lines to draw the viewer's eye through her intricate arrangement of buds, blooms, and leaves.

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Impressionist Catherine McCargar expresses her deep admiration of nature through landscape paintings of Northern California...

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"This painting is a closer-up version of an earlier work called French Laundry," shares artist Catherine McCargar. She uses the same technique of priming the watercolor paper with a layer of gesso as the first painting. The process gives more fluidity to the paint, enabling her to execute wet-on-wet and to move it around as she sees fit. Catherine achieves a truly impressionistic painting with contrasting soft and hard edges that keep the viewer engaged.

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Impressionist Catherine McCargar expresses her deep admiration of nature through landscape paintings of Northern California...

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Artist Maurice Dionne paints a bridge on a bright day with people enjoying the sound of rushing water. "The pumphouse feeds water from Ottawa's canal system into a fast-moving white water course where the River Runners are located," shares Maurice. "During summer months, you can catch people enjoying white water kayaking...

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Artist Maurice Dionne paints a trio exploring the Mer Bleu Bog in an unexpected nature escape in Ottawa. "Located in the east end of the city, this unique bog...

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Artist Catherine McCargar paints vibrant purple flowers cut fresh from her lawn. "This summer, after plentiful winter rains, the buddleia or butterfly bushes in my garden are full of lush blooms," shares Catherine. She gathers a bunch and paints them in an impressionist style, letting the watercolors flow together. Catherine makes a delicate and painterly portrait of the blossoming stems.

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Impressionist Catherine McCargar expresses her deep admiration of nature through landscape paintings of Northern California...

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Artist Maurice Dionne paints an impressionist cityscape with cool tones. He presents the view in delicate strokes and detailed brushwork, showing depth and di...

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Artist Maurice Dionne illustrates crowds of people walking along the street in an impressionistic representation. "Nimbus describes the luminous cloud or atmo...

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Artist Catherine McCargar presents a bright and lively impressionist rendering of flowers and leaves. They bloom profusely in a garden, celebrating abundance and color. The flowers, dahlias, roses, and pansies, growing so closely together, resemble a bouquet. "I am equally interested in gardening pursuits as I am in creating paintings," shares Catherine.

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Impressionist Catherine McCargar expresses her deep admiration of nature through landscape paintings of Northern California. While she is well-versed in a range of media, her preferred medium for painting is watercolor. The fluidity of the paint allows her to capture the muted undertones and the fleeting light found in the natural world. While the backgrounds of her paintings are impressionistic, the foregrounds of her paintings are often highly detailed, showcasing her technical mastery over her medium.

Words that describe this painting: flora, nature, garden, roses, spring, summer, season, flora, flowers, dahlia, pansy, pansies, botanical, watercolor, paper, impressionism, impressionism, flora, watercolor painting, green

Garden Bouquet...

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Artist Catherine McCargar illustrates alluring red flowers in a background of white. She captures the delicacy and transparency of gorgeous poppies she noticed in a local public garden. She creates a somewhat stylized arrangement of blooming stems. "It is punctuated by the addition of the buds as they dangle before bursting forth the seed capsules that remain after the petals drop," says Catherine.

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Impressionist Catherine McCargar expresses her deep admiration of nature through landscape paintings of Northern California...

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In the style of impressionism, artist Judy Mudd presents a harmonious pastoral landscape. She paints an Amish farm in Pennsylvania nestled in lush foliage. "I...

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Artist Maurice Dionne illustrates a glimpse of O'Connor Street in Ottawa. He draws inspiration from the quality of light and the steeple, evident in the background. The light, the cars, and all the reflections create dynamic movement in the scene. "In sketching, I left a lot of impressionistic areas to catch your imagination," says Maurice.

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Artist Maurice Dionne paints watercolor scenes of Ottawa, from quiet city walks to charming Victorian homes. "The transparency of the medium is truly remarkable; it allows so much light to shine through," says Maurice. He devotedly captures the mood and vibrancy most often inspired by the people around him. He finished a degree in science but ultimately decided to embrace his true freedom of expression. Now a full-time artist, he commits to a home studio as his haven of creativity, where he has access to artist-grade material that ensures that his pieces will be archival and endure the test of time. Maurice's work received merits from The Marketer Art Competition in 2020 and 2021 and was featured in the Electric Street Gallery, Ottawa Art Gallery, and Art Gallery of Ontario. He relishes cycling, hiking, kayaking, reading, and visiting specialty coffee shops with his spouse in his spare time.

Words that describe this painting: street, road, watercolor, cars, buildings, pedestrians, city, cityscape, architecture, travel, Canada, dome, buildings, impressionism, paper, architecture, impressionism, travel, watercolor painting, beige

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Fog surges from the hidden valley in artist Siyuan Ma's impressionist piece. A sheer veil of mist envelops the landscape like cooking...

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Artist Siyuan Ma shares an ethereal outlook of a snowy mountain range with an abstract approach. After the rain, sunlight shines on t...

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Artist Karin Johannesson depicts an interpretation of a winter field in Ontario, Canada. The colors of winter gleam in the ethereal display of flowers and fol...

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Artist Siyuan Ma depicts Shanhua Temple, located inside the ancient city of Datong in Shanxi Province. A key cultural relic under sta...

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Artist Siyuan Ma shares a glimpse of the Huayan Temple in Datong, Shanxi Province. It holds significant scientific value for ancient Chinese architectural art...

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Artist Siyuan Ma depicts an impression of one of the ancient city walls in China. These walls serve as important defensive structures - products of Chinese ar...

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Artist Siyuan Ma displays an impression of the Huayan Temple in Datong, Shanxi Province. It holds significant scientific value for ancient Chinese architectur...

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Artist Catherine McCargar presents an intriguing close-up of succulents tenaciously adorning a dramatic cliff. The view overlooks the Pacific Ocean in Point Lobos Natural Reserve. "This park near Carmel, California, is among my most inspirational places to visit," shares Catherine. She joyfully gets lost in painting, adding detail after detail. The fluid colors allow the movement of pigments and the precision of brushwork.

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Impressionist Catherine McCargar expresses her deep admiration of nature through landscape paintings of Northern California...

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Artist Catherine McCargar displays a view of a barn overlooking a verdant hill. After winter rains, the hillsides in northern California green up, and winter ...

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Well known for her landscapes, artist Catherine McCargar presents a view of Mt. Diablo and its surrounding foothills. The grand and proud mountain looks onto ...

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Artist Catherine McCargar paints a rural setting in this impressionist piece. She uses her refined skills to convey a grass field's softness and intricacies. Meanwhile, she leads the viewer along the walking path into the welcoming shadows and shelter of the copse of trees ahead. "One can almost feel the crunch underfoot," says Catherine.

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Impressionist Catherine McCargar expresses her deep admiration of nature through landscape paintings of Northern...

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Artist Catherine McCargar presents an old barn on top of a sloping road in rural California. As a plein air painter, she sometimes ventures out in less-than-ideal weather conditions. "The day was cold and foggy, but this made for beautiful, nuanced colors and muted tones delightfully rendered in watercolor," shares Catherine. She draws inspiration from the Swedish painter Carl...

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The colors of winter gleam in artist Karin Johannesson's ethereal display of flowers. She depicts an interpretation of a winter field in Ontario, Canada. Flou...

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Artist Judy Mudd demonstrates a sweeping view of Madison from the Ohio River. As part of her Marine collection, she spotlights the vi...

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Artist Dwight Smith presents a culinary still life painted in the realist tradition. "My mom gave my wife and me several cast iron skillets...

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Artist Jinny Tomozy presents a bouquet of red and yellow roses in realistic detail. "Sometimes one's discarded items become another's cherished findings, as w...

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Artist Jinny Tomozy displays a budding aloe vera with a realistic approach. The contrast in color and shape of the flower in comparison to the rest of the suc...

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In realism, artist Jinny Tomozy presents a view of flourishing succulents. "What intrigues me about succulent plants are the abstract forms they create," shar...

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Artist Jinny Tomozy presents a birds-eye view of growing succulents. She draws inspiration from the bright spectrum of color and contrasting shapes and textures of the plant. Mesmerizing geometric patterns extend from the dense layers of leaves. "Sometimes it stacks perfectly on top of one another but most time displays the enchanting Fibonacci spiral...

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Artist Jinny Tomozy presents pink daisies in detailed realism. She highlights the combination of the high-key delicate pink against the bold, saturated fuschi...

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Artist Jinny Tomozy captures the drama of light and shadow on blooming Magnolias. She renders the flowers with a realistic approach, carefully detailing the d...

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Artist Jinny Tomozy presents a realistic rendering of Saucer Magnolias in bloom. The crimson globes of the flower display a wonderful contrast of bulbous shap...

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"The sculptural forms of a Calla Lily are so fluid and smooth, like the forms on the human figure," says artist Jinny Tomozy. She presents a closer view of th...

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"There were several things that drew me to this Calla Lily in a garden full of lilies," says artist Jinny Tomozy. The flower's structure appears to resemble a...

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Layers of various flowers, buds, and leaves crash into each other, creating a wonderful divergence of garden layers. Artist Jinny...

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Many flowers bloom from one bush and form clusters that are set up for dynamic compositions. Artist Jinny Tomozy presents four blossoming Calla Lilies in a ha...

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Artist James Nyika paints a glimpse of the Bar du Central facade bustling with patrons. He captures the famous cafe in full sunlight in the heart of Paris. "I love the cafes and bars. They are a critical part of the identity of the city," says James. He draws inspiration from these iconic locales after visiting many through the years and develops them as an integral part of his repertoire.

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Artist James Nyika paints the glowing atmosphere of cities across the world. As a child growing up in Kenya, he found art materials at the student bookshop and also borrowed just about every art history volume from the British Council library in Nairobi. "I checked out the same books over and over just to stare at the art, to try and understand how it was created," says James. With family encouragement to study engineering, James moved to the U.S. and immersed himself in science studies at Boston University. Several years after embarking on a tech career, he set a goal to create at least one painting a week, never throwing away any works and learning as much as possible in his off hours. Today, James still balances his full-time career designing large software systems with his prolific output as a painter. "Painting is a great antidote to the regularity of a computing profession and I really value it for the uncertainty that it brings - something frowned upon when writing code."

Words that describe this painting: Paris, bar, cafe, Bar du Central, tables, restaurant, dining, facade, sunlight, awning, arch, architecture, paper, watercolor, travel, Europe...

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Artist James Nyika paints a glimpse of a busy cityscape during the sunset. He captures a sense of stillness and tranquility in spite of the traffic and commotion. "I was leaving a restaurant in Washington when I saw this unbelievable light, and I ran out like a madman into the middle of the street to capture the reference," says James. He executes the piece shortly after taking the picture, with the effect fully in his mind.

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Artist James Nyika paints the glowing atmosphere of cities across the world. As a child growing up in Kenya, he found art materials at the student bookshop and also borrowed just about every art history volume from the British Council library in Nairobi. "I checked out the same books over and over just to stare at the art, to try and understand how it was created," says James. With family encouragement to study engineering, James moved to the U.S. and immersed himself in science studies at Boston University. Several years after embarking on a tech career, he set a goal...

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A monumental view of the Hyalite Reservoir in The Gallatin National Forest stands beautifully in artist Jill Poyerd's magnificent panoramic landscape. The snowcapped fields and mountains give off a pristine white glow against the multitude of bristly pine trees. Muted earth tones enhance the soft yellow tones in the lower sky, creating a natural and subtle color scheme. By paling the values as the scene recedes, Jill provides a feeling of expanse and depth.

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Jill E Poyerd brings "peaceful, contemplative moments" to life on the canvas. She approaches the canvas with little preparation, instead allowing herself total freedom to create. Both her watercolor and oil painting works depict gorgeous scenes of nature with a style distinctly her own. Something as common as a tree appears soft and ethereal through Jill's painterly style.

Words that describe this painting: landscape, nature, Montana, mountain, range, Rocky Mountains, fall, winter, lake, reserve, Gallatin Forest, tonal, paper, watercolor, forest, woods, water, impressionism, impressionism, nature, watercolor painting...

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"No holiday season is complete without the romantic overtures of Paris," says artist James Nyika. He displays an impressionist cityscape along a charming street of pastry and coffee shops. The iconic Cafe la Liberte...

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Artist Dwight Smith paints a realistic still-life of a delectable granny smith apple with buttons and a cork. It honors the tradition of growing and harvestin...

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Artist Catherine McCargar shares a soothing scene of the Pacific Ocean skirting along the verdant coast. Invigorating frothy waves waves...

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Artist Catherine McCargar exhibits a scenic landscape of Mt. Diablo with an impressionistic style. The dense leaves of the lush trees rustle from the refreshing gusts of mountain air. Catherine notes that the dark parts of the mountain appear obscured in the shadows during early fall when the lower foothills turn a soft golden yellow. She captures the view en plein air from a location in Walnut Creek...

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Artist Catherine McCargar paints a panoramic view of Mt. Diablo, a sight visible from her home. She paints a rendition of the mountain with much detail of the surrounding foothills. "I confess I have used my artistic license to have a little fun with the scene," admits Catherine. The title gives the viewer a hint about the creative aspect integrated into the stunning impression.

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Impressionist Catherine McCargar expresses her deep admiration of nature through landscape paintings of Northern California...

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A curious magpie looks up while perched on a ripe grapevine. Artist Suren Nersisyan paints the intelligent creature in its easily recognizable colors of black...

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Artist James Nyika paints a close-up of the US Capitol with all its warmth and light. Easily identifiable, the structure's impressiv...

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Artist Maurice Dionne exhibits an autumnal impressionist view of a charming parkway canal. Fall colors beautifully create warmth from the crisp leaves on the ...