Tag: Strings

I painted this violin in saffron tones to capture warmth and motion, the feeling of sound rising before you even hear the first note. I painted this early in my music series in 2018, but I never put it on my website until now. The original still lives in our home, and I keep it…

I painted this violin with bold watermelon color because strings needed more presence in my collection. I wanted it playful, confident, and unmistakably hand-made. I draw every instrument by hand and paint it in watercolor. The original watercolor is available. It measures 8″ x 8″ on 300 lb Arches hot press paper and includes a…

I painted this viola with grounded, gooseberry color because the viola carries depth and quiet strength. It often supports the harmony without asking for attention, and I wanted to honor that voice. This listing is for a fine art print. Prints ship unframed. A thoughtful gift for violists and music educators. Part of my music…

Rendered in muted slate tones, this watercolor explores the tenor clef as a strong, understated symbol of musical structure. I didn’t even know tenor clef existed until Rhonda reached out and told me how often string players read it alongside alto clef. I painted this one for her, and for everyone who lives in that…

A close study of a violin scroll in deep ultramarine and violet, set against a richly textured, atmospheric background. This wasn’t just any instrument; it was my son’s. He was small at the time but wanted to play the viola, so his teacher started him on a violin, held and played in the viola style.…