Travelling the World by Watercolor Ann Vasilik Art Show - North Carolina Arboretum, Asheville, NC | ||
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| 1. Bonsai at the Arboretum SOLD Patience is required to bring out the grace and form of this elegant plant. 11" x 22" - $600 | 2. Praying Mantis SOLD Found this fellow in my rhododendron. 11" x 15" - $450 | |
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| 3. Golden Oldies SOLD The stately sunflower is found in many places. France has fields of them harvested for their oil. 43" x 22 1/2" - $1,050 | 4. Late Afternoon in the Quilt Garden SOLD This favorite spot is irresitable. The echo of the mountains' tradition of quilting is delightful. Year-long, the Quilt Garden is a palette of flowers and plants changing with the seasons. 18" x 24" - NFS | |
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| 5. Keeping Cool in the Pool SOLD I love the seasonal arrangements in these large bowl planters. This arrangement of Flap Jacks Kalanchoe with Carex in the Reflecting Pool was featured last fall. 21" x 18" - $850 | 6. The Garden Gate at the Arboretum SOLD These graceful sculptures, designed by Joseph Miller and David Brewin greet the visitor to the Stream Garden. 19" x 20 1/2" - $950 | |
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| 7. Andorran Village SOLD Tucked in a mountain pass between Spain and France, its smuggling history is behind it, the tiny country of Andorra now is a busy duty-free market place. 17" x 21" - $950 | 8. Boat Yard at St. Johns, Antiqua SOLD Leaving St. Johns, the clutter of small boats along the harbor waterfront, delight the eye. 14' x 21" - NFS | |
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| 9. To Market - To Market In the Lech River Valley of Austria, the world feels fresh and new. A rustic life still exists for many country folk. 19" x 26" - $1,400 | 10. The Dolomites SOLD The Alpe di Siusi, a preserved alpine area of Austria with the peaks of the Dolomite Mountains. This is "Sound of Music" country. 21" x 28" - $1,550 | |
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| 11. The Port at Nassau These brialliantly colored buildings greet the visitor to the island. 14" x 24" - $1,050 | 12. Baobab Safari Camp 2 SOLD These canvas-walled tents didn't seem much protection from the lions and elephants that roamed at night in Chobe National Park, Botswana. 8" x 11" - $300 | |
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| 13. The Athabasca Glacier-Canadian Rockies SOLD The grandeur is breathtaking. 21" x 28" - $1,000 | 14. Victoria Waterfront SOLD The architecture of many of these buildings in Victoria, British Columbia is like our own in Asheville. The ones on the right look like the Biltmore House. 12 1/2" x 39" - $1,300 | |
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| 15. The Calligraphy Exercise SOLD At the Childrens' Palace in Shanghai, grandmothers come to this after school program with their grandchildren who study music, dance, art and calligraphy. 15" x 21" - $950 | 16. The Great Wall of China SOLD This enduring symbol of China snakes across the mountains for thousands of miles. It failed to keep out the barbarians and is visited by the thousands today. 18" x 28" - $1,650 | |
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| 17. The Forbidden City SOLD The heavy smog of a warm day in Beijing brings an ethereal haze to the massive buildings and courtyards of this ancient palace city. 11" x 15" - $850 | 18. Along The Yangtze River SOLD I managed to paint this from a moving boat taking us down-river to the 3 Gorges Dam, the worlds' largest construction project nearing completion. Thousands of people will be displaced from their homes due the rising waters. 9 1/2" x 131/2" - $400 | |
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| 19. Boats On The Yangtze River SOLD On a stop along the river to visit the Temple of Ghosts, these boats begged to be painted. 19" x 27" - $1,350 | 20. Hong Kong Market SOLD Only a few of these street markets remain. Space has been given over to high rise condos and expensive hotels. 17 1/2" x 21" - $1,350 | |
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| 21. Chinese Panda SOLD At the Chongqing Zoo, his name is "Ya-Ya". These panda charm people of all ages. Cute to watch, but they can be vicious. 11" x 7 1/2" - $300 | 22. City of Prague SOLD On a walk across the Vltava River from the main area of the city, up into the hillside area of the Little Quarter, new vistas appear at every turn. The church of St. Nicholas is in the foreground. 18 1/2" x 28 1/2" - $1,650 | |
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| 23. The Castle Quarter - Prague SOLD The 1,000 year old Prague Castle overlooks the Vltava River and the bustling city of Prague. 17" x 21" - $1,300 | 24. English Flower Garden SOLD Every proper English home has at least a small flower garden. The moist, cool weather makes everything thrive. 16" x 21" - $1,000 | |
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| 25. Walking The Dog SOLD These old stone structures in the Cotswald create a wonderful study in texture and light. 18" x 21" - $1,100 | 26. The Garden Gate SOLD Timbered cottages like these in the Cotswald, England, are seen frequently and often are 100's of years old. 14" x 19" - $950 | |
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| 27. English Landscape SOLD The big sky and sliver of light made me paint this bucolic scene of the English countryside. 13" x 20" - $850 | 28. Lunch On The Terrace SOLD We stayed at the tiny hotel on the right in the small hillside village of St. Cirq Lapopie on our way to visit the 40,000 year old cave paintings at Pech Merle. 11" x 15" - $800 | |
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| 29. Chateau de Biron SOLD Near the city of Monpazier in the Dordogne Region of France, this centuries-old chateau and estate including a chapel is still in "working" condition. 21 1/2" x 28" - $1,500 | 30. The Flower Market SOLD Flowers seem to be as much a necessity as bread in France. What a delightful touch they add to the cityscape in Semur-en-Auxois in the Burgundy Region. 21 1/2" x 13 1/2" - $1,250 | |
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| 31. French Country Gardens SOLD The romance of France extends to its gardens as shown here on the Forges de Buffon Estate in the Burgundy Region 18" x 21" - $1,200 | 32. Market Day in Issigeac SOLD I was in my glory painting the medieval towns, especially the markets. 15" x 13" - $500 | |
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| 33. Cyrano de Bergerac Square SOLD A statue of the "long-nosed" Cyrano sits in this square in the city of Bergerac in the Dordogne Region of France. Had to paint this one fast as the shop keeper wanted me and my group away from his doorway! 18 1/2 " x 13" - $750 | 34. City of Bergerac SOLD I eliminated a large parking lot on the bank of the Dordogne River to make a more pleasing composition. 13 1/2" x 16 1/2" - $750 | |
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| 35. Garden Shed SOLD Even the common place is treated with style when it was built. This is in the small, picturesque hillside village of St. Cirq-Lapopie in the Dordogne Region of France. !2" x 9" - $400 | 36. The Farm House SOLD An old farm house was renovated into guest lodgings at the Petit Rousset country guest complex in the Perigord area of France. My painting group stayed here and this was the first painting demo for the class. 9" x 13" - $350 | |
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| 37. The Pigeonnier Tower SOLD Squab or pigeon were a staple for meals and were raised in these special buildings. This one is at the Truffiere (truffle farm) de la Bergerie in Ste Foy de Longas in the Perigord, France. 9" x 9" - $250 | 38. The Chateau Beynac SOLD This special technique, "Fractured Shapes", was perfect for this silhouetted chateau located along the Dordogne River and built during the 100 Years War between France and England. 13" x 18" - NFS | |
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| 39. The Flower Balcony SOLD What a wonderful way to survey the activities on the plaza below in the Bastide Town of Monpazier in the Dordogne, France. 16" x 21" - $1,200 | 40. The Medieval City of Semur-en-Auxois SOLD This fairy tale scene had to be painted. The city is along the picturesque River Armangon in the Burgundy Region of France. 25" x 37" $2,600 | |
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| 41. On The Beach At Labadee SOLD Reserved for the cruising tourists, this beach on Hispaniola-Haiti was clean and quiet. 18" x 23" - $1,200 | 42. Budapest SOLD After an enjoyable, but busy morning sightseeing, I had a little time to paint this view of Buda across the River Danube from Pest. The scene highlights the historic castle district with the Gothic Matthias Church and the Fishermen's Bastion. 9 1/2" x 13 1/2" - $400 | |
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| 43. City Canyon in Budapest SOLD I can't resist the deeply shadowed streets and intricate architecture for painting drama. 21 1/2"x 28" - NFS | 44. Courtmacsherry Hotel SOLD Irish charm abounds in our hotel with a view overlooking the waters of Caurimacsherry Bay in County Cork. This sunshine was a rare find in this rain-rich country. 20 1/2" x 21" - $1,200 | |
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| 45. In The Burren A landscape of fractured rocks, exquisite plants and "cow pie"-like mountains; County Clare, Ireland. 14" x 19 1/2" - $900 | 46. The Cliffs Of Moher SOLD The mist and fog obscuring the view refused to lift for hours then, as we were about to leave, this view of Ireland's rugged coastline revealed itself in all its majesty. 19" x 28" - $1,500 | |
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| 47. Irish Security SOLD Many ruins remain in Ireland, perhaps from the time of the Potato Famine. The emerald greens of County Kerry. 14" x 20" - $500 | 48. Stone Chapel In Killarney SOLD One can truly believe in Fairies and Leprechauns in the dark and mossy, deeply wooded places on the "Ring of Kerry". 15 1/2" x 18 1/2" - $950 | |
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| 49. The Bridge At Narni SOLD Carot and Turner also painted these remains of a Roman bridge at Narni. This day was the only one without rain during my trip to Umbria, Italy. 21" x 28" - $1,500 | 50. Autumn Harvest-Chianti Grapes The almost universal grape provides many wonderful tasting experiences around the world. The Chianti Region of Italy was no exception. 20" x 27" - NFS | |
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| 51. Cathedral Square of Pisa SOLD The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption, the Baptistery and the Leaning Bell Tower. The human scale impressed me! The Tower is impressive, but the acoustics in the Baptistery were amazing. 20" x 23" - $1,450 | 52. The Hill Town of Scheggino SOLD I remember this town in Umbria, Italy well. It rained until the last hour we were there. Then I scrambled to paint as quickly as possible. 29" x 21" - $1,700 | |
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| 53. Assisi In The Rain SOLD How it rained that Saturday. But rain creates its own beauty and it did not deter us from our "pilgrimage" to the Cathedral and tomb of St. Francis. 18" x 23" - $1,300 | 54. The Walkway SOLD Hewn out of stone, how enticing these passageways are to making new discoveries. In the Village of Todi, Umbria Region of Italy. 21" x 15" - $1,100 | |
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| 55. Ponte Vecchio SOLD A view from the Uffizi Museum of this most famous and infamous bridge across the River Arno in Florence, Italy. 22" x 36" $2 - ,550 | 56. Sharing The Morning Gossip SOLD With their morning chores done, it's time to visit. In the Town of Castellina, the Chianti area of Tuscany, Italy. 16" x 13" - $850 | |
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| 57. Piazza del Campo SOLD Horse racing is still held twice a year in this famous square in Siena, Italy. The Palio Delle Contrade. But, most of the time, it's filled with tourists and townfolk out for a stroll, a meal or a glass of wine. 18" x 28" - $1,650 | 58. Jamaican Jamming #1 SOLD This is an ink sketch of musicians in Kingston, Jamaica playing a popular form of Caribbean music of 1964, the "Ska". I did these while on our honeymoon. 10" x 8" - $150 | |
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| 59. Jamaican Jamming #2 SOLD This is an ink sketch of musicians in Kingston, Jamaica playing a popular form of Caribbean music of 1964, the "Ska". I did these while on our honeymoon. 10" x 8" - $150 | 60. Jamaican Jamming #3 SOLD This is an ink sketch of musicians in Kingston, Jamaica playing a popular form of Caribbean music of 1964, the "Ska". I did these while on our honeymoon. 10" x 8" - $150 | |
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| 61. Jamaican Jamming #4 SOLD This is an ink sketch of musicians in Kingston, Jamaica playing a popular form of Caribbean music of 1964, the "Ska". I did these while on our honeymoon. 10" x 8" - $150 | 62. Jamaican Jamming #5 SOLD This is an ink sketch of musicians in Kingston, Jamaica playing a popular form of Caribbean music of 1964, the "Ska". I did these while on our honeymoon. 10" x 8" - $150 | |
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| 63. Dusk On Lake Hakone SOLD A Torii Gate welcomes visitors to Lake Hakone in Hokane National Park, Japan. Torii means "a bird residence". 12" x 32" - $1,100 | 64. Penang�..On The River SOLD I loved the way the dock "framed" the view to the river and the boat in for repairs. In Penang, Maylasia. 22" x 29" - $1,500 | |
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| 65. In The Barrio SOLD This small village was just inland from Mazatlan on the west coast of Mexico. I love the warm light of Mexico! The warm weather, slow pace of life and good food could make me want to stay. 19" x 25" - NFS | 66. Tarahumara Indian Woman and Baby SOLD The Indians of the Copper Canyon mountains of Mexico live largely unchanged by modern life. This was near the town of Creel in Sinaloa, Mexico. 16" x 13 1/2" - $850 | |
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| 67. The Snake Charmer A snake charmer plies his ancient trade just outside the entrance to the Casbah in Tangiers, Morocco. 16" x 21" - $1,200 | 68. Elephant Walk SOLD This elephant had just waded across the Kwando River in the Caprivi Strip, Namibia, not more than 50 feet from our boat. 18" x 21" - $1,200 | |
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| 69. Manila Market, the Philippines A rain storm came this day and I had to climb up on a table for cover until the sun came out again and, like the itsy - bitsy spider, I went back to work. 21" x 28" - NFS | 70. Long Shadows It was the end of the day and I was tired, hungry and cross but determined to do one more painting before leaving the fishing villages in southern Luzon, the Philippines. I loved the resulting painting. Lesson: "Just Do It". 21 1/2" x 28" - NFS | |
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| 71. The Antique Shop At Vegan Another painting in a Philippine town with tempting shopping opportunities. But, I resisted and came back with several favorite pieces. 16 1/2" x 23" - NFS | 72. Nepa Huts SOLD Scenes like this are common throughout the Provinces in the Philippines. They never failed to make me want to paint. 21" x 28" | |
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| 73. Cafes On The Square #1 SOLD The Old Town Square in Warsaw, Poland on a warm, sunny Sunday afternoon brings out the visitors and the locals. 14" x 21" - $800 | 74. Cafes On The Square #2 SOLD The Old Town Square in Warsaw, Poland. I painted this on-site and finding a place to sit and spread out my gear to paint is always a problem in such a busy place! 9 1/2" x 13 1/2" - $400 | |
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| 75. Rooftops, Spires and Towers SOLD The Old Town of Prague as seen from the rooftop of the Intercontinental Hotel. I was absolutely stunned by this view. There were dozens of views I wanted to paint. 13" x 54" - $1,750 | 76. A Sentinel At San Juan A sentinel on SanJuan Bay, the San Felipe del Morro Castle provided a strong defense over many years for old San Juan, Puerto Rico. 14" x 21" - $900 | |
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| 77. Fishing Boats At Castries SOLD In the sleepy village of Castries, St. Lucia, the Caribbean. I could do a whole show of just fishing boats! 12 1/2" x 21" - $850 | 78. Minding The Store SOLD The outdoor market at Philipsburg, San Maarten, in the Caribbean. These ladies were camera shy. But, I really just wanted to photograph the fruit. 14" x 21" - $900 | |
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| 79. City Of The Lion The lion is the symbol of Singapore. Shot late on a gray day, I spiced up the painting with a luminous yellow sky and reflections. 21" x 24" - NFS | 80. Lake At Mikulas, Central Slovakia SOLD We "flew" through Slovakia on a bus only stopping for lunch, but I glimpsed this lovely scene. The area is just south of the Tatra Mountains. 16" x 24 - $1,000 | |
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| 81. Mandela Gold SOLD This variety of Bird-of-Paradise is named after Nelson Mandela of South Africa. This beautiful plant was at the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens below Table Mountain in Cape Town, South Africa. The Gardens were once the estate of Cecil John Rhodes, former prime minister of Southern Rhodesia prior to the country becoming South Africa. 21 1/2" x 18 1/2" - $1,000 | 82. On The Costa Del Sol SOLD Looking out to the Mediterranean Sea at the town of Mijas, just west of Malaga, Spain. Probably, these were new buildings, but the beautiful light made it paintable. 9 1/2 x 13 - $300 | |
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| 83. San Sebastion SOLD In the background , the Basilica of Santa Maria in Donostia-San Sebastion, Spain, on the Bay of Biscaye. I tried to borrow a chair from a caf� that was closed, but was roundly scolded and made to return it. All in Spanish. 13 1/2" x 9 1/2" - $350 | 84. Buddhist Monk SOLD At the Palace grounds in Bangkok, Thailand. A perfect moment when all the compositional elements came together. 28 1/2 " x 21" - $1,600 | |
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| 85. Floating Market SOLD On the klongs (canals) of Bangkok, Thailand. This scene hasn't changed for many years as the vendors sell their meals, fruits and vegetables. 21" x 29" - NFS | 86. Giants Of The Bush SOLD The Boabab tree is the national tree of Zimbabwe and some still in existence have been judged to be 2500 years old. The elephants although one of the largest animals of the African and Asian continents appear dwarfed by the tree, but can trace their lineage to prehistoric times. This scene is at the Hwange National Park in Zimbawe. 14 1/2" x 21" - $1,250 | |