Huemarkt Platz Cologne Germany Canvas Print

Huemarkt Platz was sketched on a September afternoon spent exploring the city of Cologne (Koln) Germany. Cologne was one of many stops along our Rhine River Cruise. On this Sunday afternoon, the streets and public squares were overflowing with families enjoying their day in the sun.

I am an Appreciative Adventurer - finding joy and beauty everywhere I am and everywhere I go. In art, as in life, I am drawn to express the up side, the sunny side, the inspiring message that life is good. I hope others feel encouraged and heartened for having been in my presence and in the company of my work. With pen or brush in hand, with paints and paper in front of me, I am easily captivated by the moment - and just plain happy! Splash and squiggle is how I work. Ink and watercolor is where I live. Bright light and lyrical lines lift my spirits and make me smile. My best work appears when I'm able to hold a lighthearted, playful spirit. I have taken several watercolor classes from Canadian artist, Cecelia Jurgens, and traveled...