Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Old-Fashioned Watering Can with Daisies

This rusty watering can doesn't hold much water anymore. But filled with cheerful daisies, it does hold the delightful center of interest for a lively watercolor painting by Karsten. 18" x 12". Arches rough paper.

Friday, January 7, 2011

Southern Sun

It's a lazy siesta-afternoon on the Spanish island of Tenerife. Ellen artistically expresses her impressions of the whitewashed walls, an abundance of  flowers; a sleepy donkey and the island's colorful people. Acrylic painting. 20" x 24".

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Stanley in Colorado

While in Colorado, Karsten met a rugged individual whose face was creased by a lifetime of working outdoors. Certainly it was a life filled with harsh challenges. And yet Karsten noticed that this man's eyes spoke of his love of the land--the great plains and the Rocky Mountains that are his home. Karsten strove to capture those strengths and express them in oil on canvas.  24" x 30". 

Monday, January 3, 2011

Spanish Town Square

A place to work, to walk and to meet the neighbors. This little town square in front of the local church has been the scene of many such everyday happenings for hundreds of years. Ellen's acrylic painting captures the town's mood on a sunny morn in Spain.  20" x 24".

Thursday, December 30, 2010

The Wedding Party


Ellen artistically expresses all the joys, hopes and love celebrated on this glorious day in Rothenburg, Germany. As one might expect, several of the Topelmann’s friends have featured the “The Wedding Party” on their wedding announcements. 24x30” Acrylic.

Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Seraphim and Cherubim

Ellen portrays a majestic angelic paradise in a painting filled with rich imagination and harmonious color expression. Acrylic. 20x24”.

Sunday, December 26, 2010

Jesus Is Speaking

In this dramatic and comforting artistic creation, we know Christ's message is personal and important. Somehow you know that what Christ is saying has a special meaning only you can understand. Oil by Karsten. 30x24".

Friday, December 24, 2010

Baroque Splendor and Spirit

Fortunately for us, Karsten was inspired to paint this beautiful and elaborately decorated church on the banks of Lake Constance in Germany. Oil. 30x24"