Cows Two Original Watercolors by Donna Berk Barlup

"Red Cow"

!0.5" x 14.5"

An Original Watercolor on Archival Paper

"A Whole Lot of Bull"

10." x 14.5"

An Original Watercolor on Archival Paper

I guess I am going through some kind of cow fetish!  The longhorns are on the road between my house and my son's house.  I pass them often and stop to photograph them  They are magnificent.  I liked the color of the other cow, almost red.

Both paintings are available for sale.  Please contact me if you are interested.

Donna Berk Barlup

Watercolor Artist

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Zinnias and Butterflies An Original Watercolor by Donna Berk Barlup 30"x8"

Zinnias and Butterflies

An Original Watercolor by Donna Berk Barlup

30"x8"

Think Spring and Summer!  Zinnias are one of my favorites because a few seeds sprinkled here and there add so much color.  And the butterflies love them.  

I had an unusual size piece of watercolor paper left over from another painting.  Not being one to waste anything, especially art supplies. I looked through many photos and put some things together and came up with this striking composition.  

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This painting is available for sale.  Please contact me if you are interested.

"Aqua Boy" An Original Watercolor by Donna Berk Barlup

Aqua Boy

An original Watercolor by Donna Berk Barlup

22" x 15"

I think my grandson spends most of his summer underwater, so I put him in his natural environment.  He will probably grow gills.  I also took his suggestion to make the water look like it was splashing around.  He has a great eye and is becoming an artist in his own right at age 6.

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Dancers Original Watercolor by Donna Berk Barlup

Dancers

Original Watercolor by Donna Berk Barlup

9" x 12"

I went to watch the young dancers at DeJul School of Dance and began a few paintings of what I observed there.  It took a while to get the girls to relax and forget I was there.  They want to "pose" and I was looking for a more relaxed image.

Contact me if you are interested in purchasing these paintings or any others on my blog or website.

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Tis The Season

There is something nice about cold, wet, snowy weather.  I know I am probably one of the few people who feel this way, but I am a captive in my studio when the weather is bad and I love that.  

I have been busy this week finishing 2 paintings, both with a winter theme.  I am feeling very productive.  A few more Winter paintings and then maybe I will think Spring and and paint some flowers.  Either way, I am glad to be stuck inside with my watercolors.

"Christmas Market in Europe"

An Original Watercolor by Donna Berk Barlup

9"x 12"

"Out In the Cold"

An Original Watercolor by Donna Berk Barlup

9"x12"

If you are interesting purchasing either of these paintings please contact me.

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"Lulu....Jump....Splash" An Original Watercolor by Donna Berk Barlup

"Lulu.... Jump.... Splash"

An Original Watercolor by 

Donna Berk Barlup

The idea for this painting came as we watched my granddaughter splashing in the puddles.  Watching her move up and down with the joy that only a 2-year-old has, was fascinating.  She doesn't need fancy toys, just a large wet surface. I hope we all have just a bit of that joy.

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"Eggs-actly" An original watercolor by Donna Berk Barlup

"Egg-actly"

An original watercolor by Donna Berk Barlup

In June I took a watercolor workshop with Linda Baker.  We learned how to pour watercolor. It was four incredible days and I learned a lot using this technique.

 This is one of the paintings I did during that class. 

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"On Da Bay" An Original Watercolor by Donna Berk Barlup

"On Da Bay"

An Original Watercolor 

For Sale

by 

Donna Berk Barlup

12" x 9"

Just prop up your feet and pop open a cold one and rest your rod on the railing.  Life doesn't get much better than that.  Imagine yourself here "On Da Bay".  AHHHHHH!

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"Hong Kong Harbor" An Original Watercolor by Donna Berk Barlup

"Hong Kong Harbor"

An Original Watercolor by Donna Berk Barlup

I started this painting in my workshop in Baltimore with Stewart White.  He was teaching washes and told me I was doing this wrong.  I took it home to work on it in the studio.  I didn't do it his way but it is my painting. 

The colors drew me to this view.  We cruised through Hong Kong Harbor on a Chinese junk, floating in and around these huge fishing boats. 

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Contact me if you are interested in this painting or any other painting.  I am also available for commissions

"Ranunculus....That's Ridiculous!" An Original Watercolor by Donna Berk Barlup

"Ranunculus....That's Ridiculous!" An Original Watercolor by Donna Berk Barlup

16" x 20"

Maybe if I paint flowers Spring will take a hint.  I saw these tulips at the Farmers Market in Baton Rouge.  There were ranunculus there too.  

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"Big Red" An Original Watercolor by Donna Berk Barlup

"Big Red" An Original Watercolor by Donna Berk Barlup

This large watercolor painting is presently on display at 

the RED (delicious) Show at Carlisle Arts Learning Center.  It is an amazing show with works by many talented artists. 

 It will be at CALC through March 22nd.  

Treat yourself to a feast for the eyes.

Donna Berk Barlup

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"Spring Onions and Radishes" An Original Watercolor by Donna Berk Barlup

"Spring Onions and Radishes" 

An Original Watercolor by Donna Berk Barlup

Spring is coming!  I promise!  I know it doesn't seem like it right now but it is!

This painting will hopefully remind you of those sunny days when you could walk around in your shirt sleeves, without a heavy coat and hat and peruse the goodies at the Camp Hill Farmers Market.  What could be better than eating some fresh, locally grown vegetables?

This painting is part of the my solo show at the Cornerstone Coffeehouse on Market Street in Camp Hill, PA.  The opening reception is Sunday, February 2nd from 2 til 4.  You will be home in plenty of time to watch the Super Bowl.

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Dog Portrait ...... An original watercolor by Donna Berk Barlup

Commissioned Watercolor Pet Portrait...an original Watercolor by Donna Berk Barlup

9" x 12" Original Watercolor 

by 

Donna Berk Barlup

This painting is on it's way to France.  I am now an international Artist!!

Commissioned Watercolor Portrait by Donna Berk Barlup

I just finished this commissioned portrait for a friend.  I was very pleased with the finished painting, as was the client.  It is to be a gift so I hope the recipients of painting are as pleased as we were.  

If you are interested in a painting as a gift for yourself or someone else, now is a good time to send in your photos.

Donna Berk Barlup

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"Wind Mill Creek Farm Footbridge". An Original Watercolor Painting by Donna Berk Barlup

"Wind Mill Creek Farm Footbridge" Original Watercolor Painting by Donna Berk Barlup

 " Wind Mill Creek Farm Footbridge"

An Original Watercolor Painting by Donna Berk Barlup

                   Susquehanna Valley Plein Air Painters were invited to spend an      

                     afternoon in Port Royal at a beautiful farm with a 1790's stone 

                     farmhouse by Nancy and Eric Olsen.  The day was perfect!    

                   We sat outside, painted and enjoyed delicious food and wine      

                    and good company.  We even got to take home a bouquet of 

                                   zinnias from their flower garden.

                  This little footbridge covered a culvert beside the old farmhouse.  

                                                 It was charming.  

                 Many thanks to the Olsens for sharing their home with the artists. 

"Dancing Poppies" An Original Watercolor by Donna Berk Barlup

"Dancing Poppies"

An Original Watercolor by Donna Berk Barlup

23" x 30"

They were swaying in the wind.  And the way their stems curved and bent, it reminded me of a dance.  Their bright orange-red flowers seemed so large on those delicate stems.

"Luella at One" An Original Watercolor by Donna Berk Barlup

Luella At One

An Original Watercolor by Donna Berk Barlup

This is my darling granddaughter, Luella Grace, playing in her sandbox.  I had painted her brother, Easton, at the same age and needed a matched set.  

The painting is not for sale.  It is in the safe care of Nonna Donna, but you can order a commission of your loved ones, if you like.  Contact me through my website: DonnaBStudios.com

FISH MONGER- THAILAND

Original Watercolor by Donna Berk Barlup

12" x 16"

It seems like a long time since I have been able to put brush to paper but I am finally back at work.  I have been in the middle of moving and trying to set up a new house.  Now my studio is ready and I am back to painting.  I didn't realize how much I missed it.

This is a woman I photographed on my trip to Thailand last year.  She was selling her fish along with other merchants along the edge of the railroad tracks.  Six times a day the train comes through this narrow market and the merchants move their goods back a few feet and then return them to their original spot after the train has passed through.

"Mayapple Sunset" Original Oil Painting by Donna Berk Barlup

"Mayapple Sunset"

Original Oil Painting by Donna Berk Barlup

I know!  I paint exclusively in watercolors!  But I thought I would expand my horizons (literally and figuratively) and try oil paint.  So many of my friends paint amazingly in oils.  

You must realize that I haven't painted with oils for a few decades ago when I was in college. (I refuse to tell you how many!)  So this is an experiment of sorts.  I am still not sure how I feel about oils but I did have fun and now I have a new-found appreciation for those of you who paint with oils, especially the plein air painters.  They take forever to dry!!!