September 2017 – Little Face Art

Silhouette Sunset series–Kangaroos Jumping (Australia Sunset); Dolphins Jumping (Sunset-Panama City Beach, Fl)

By Sharyn Brotz | September 24, 2017 |

Here are three kangaroos jumping across the terrain of Australia with a bright sunset behind them. Then we have 2 dolphins jumping against the background of a sunset in Panama City Beach, Fl.

Watercolor on 12″ by 9″ Cold Pressed Paper

Gouache and Watercolor Paint over 12″ by 9″ Cold Pressed Paper

Posted in Uncategorized and tagged Sunset

Escape to Sydney Opera House

By Sharyn Brotz | September 23, 2017 |

Some friends left for a 2 week vacation to Australia. I imagined going back to this wonderful country and traveled through the internet to see some nice photos of Sydney’s Opera House. Here is a painting inspired by a few of the photos.

Watercolor on 9″ by 12″ Cold Pressed Paper

Posted in Showcase, Uncategorized and tagged Sydney Opera House

Paintings done in Panama City Beach, during escape from Hurricane Irma

By Sharyn Brotz | September 14, 2017 |

For those who are not in Florida, imagine the ordeal that occurs for over 2 weeks of anxiety trying to determine where an impending hurricane will strike. It’s absolutely awful. I was starring at the state and glued to every National Hurricane Center advisory and hopelessly trying to help sway the winds with my hands… But we escaped to Panama City Beach Florida in the Florida Panhandle and somehow made it even with gas lines and shortages. You begin to be grateful for things we take for granted every day.

The second painting was done to provide balance and the answer to the question “Why do I live in this state?” Seeing bright, vibrant flamingos in motion could be one reason.

9″ by 12″ Watercolor and Gouache. Painted during Irma era.

9″ by 12″ Watercolor and Gouache

Posted in Little Scapes and tagged Flamingos in Motion, hurricane, Irma, Panama City

Paintings from Labor Day Weekend

By Sharyn Brotz | September 3, 2017 |

I painted one using the same technique I picked up from artist Julie Karlsson, using Black Mars Watercolor Ground over 9″ by 12″ Cold Pressed Paper. The second was done based on a photo of a baby polar bear waving hello and his mom trying to sleep a little.