These colorful watercolors invite the viewer to discover the beauty and craftsmanship of musical instruments, and to consider the role that they play in creating and sharing musical expression.
Bass Clarinet
I painted this bass clarinet watercolor art in watercolor and ink.
Bass Headstock
This was painted from an upright bass that I photographed at a music festival.
Bb Trumpet
Original is about 20″ tall and drawn with a dip pen and painted in watercolor.
Blueberry Oboe
This oboe was inspired in part by one that I thought I wanted to play in middle school. This blue and gold watercolor might make a thoughtful gift for a music teacher or oboe player.
Capo and Headstock
The bright pink-coral hues and vibrant details of the guitar and capo make this piece a unique and eye-catching addition to any room. Whether you’re a musician or simply appreciate the beauty of musical instruments, this painting is a fun and creative way to add a touch of musical inspiration to your home.
Cello Headstock
I painted this little quinacridone colored cello headstock in watercolor on rough paper.I recently ordered some beautiful heavily textured watercolor paper. The deckled edges and the rough texture of the paper make this little sketch rustic and ethereal at the same time.
Clarinet in Plum
Clarinets have been used in a wide range of musical styles and traditions, from classical music to jazz to popular music.
Colorful Clarinet
This colorful clarinet watercolor was inspired in part by one that I played in middle school. There are so many complex valves and buttons on this glittering instrument, and I loved studying them to get them in the right spot.
Colorful piano keys
At home in a piano room or music room, this piece was painted from our 1920’s parlor grand piano.
Cunningham
One of my most popular prints, I painted this colorful piano keyboard from my family’s 1920’s Cunningham parlor grand piano.
Electric Guitar Headstock
The electric guitar is a type of guitar that uses a pickup to amplify the strings’ vibrations, allowing the instrument to be heard at higher volumes. It was developed in the 1930s, and has since become a staple of popular music, appearing in a wide range of genres from rock and blues to jazz and pop. This is the headstock of my son’s electric guitar.
French Horn in Orange
The French horn, also known as the horn or simply the “horn,” is played with a hand-held cup-shaped mouthpiece, and is known for its versatility and ability to play a wide range of pitches and dynamics.
Guitar Capo and Headstock
Watercolor by Jamie Hansen
Kissing Cousins
Watercolor by Jamie Hansen
Lemon Viola
The viola is a stringed instrument that is similar to the violin, but has a slightly larger size and a lower pitch.
Microphone
Something beautiful happens in repetition. We create ourselves in the act of showing up at the same spot in the morning before the sun rises, or by not being afraid to fail and start again. We practice again and again for that one fleeting moment on stage.
Raspberry French Horn
The French horn, also known as the horn or simply the “horn,” is a brass instrument that has been a staple of classical music for centuries. It has a distinctive, mellow sound and is used in a wide range of musical styles, from classical to jazz and popular music. The French horn is played with a hand-held cup-shaped mouthpiece, and is known for its versatility and ability to play a wide range of pitches and dynamics.
Saxophone in Lavender
The saxophone is a woodwind instrument that was invented in the 1840s by Adolphe Sax. It has a distinctive, warm and rich sound, and is used in a wide range of musical styles, from classical to jazz and popular music. The saxophone is played with a single reed mouthpiece, and is known for its versatility and ability to play a wide range of pitches and dynamics.
Trumpet in gold
The trumpet is a brass instrument that has a long and storied history in music. It is played with a hand-held cup-shaped mouthpiece, and is known for its bright, brassy sound and versatility as a solo and ensemble instrument. The trumpet is used in a wide range of musical styles, from classical to jazz and popular music, and is played by millions of people around the world.
Ukelele Soundhole
The ukulele is a small, four-stringed musical instrument that originated in Hawaii in the 19th century. It is similar to a guitar in many ways, but has a smaller size and a higher pitch. The ukulele is known for its bright, cheerful sound and is often associated with the laid-back, tropical culture of Hawaii. It is used in a wide range of musical styles, from traditional Hawaiian music to contemporary pop and folk.
Watermelon Oboe
This oboe was inspired in part by one that I thought I wanted to play in middle school. This woodwinds artwork would make a thoughtful gift for a music teacher or oboe player.