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Artwork & Paintings Naomi VanDoren Artwork & Paintings Naomi VanDoren

Book of Secrets - Watercolor Painting

I created the original line work for this piece last fall for the Month of Fear challenge. I wanted to explore a quiet place, not necessarily frightening or scary. I've been exploring many connected ideas revolving around the jungle themes I've been writing about jumped at the oportunity to pull this piece back out and paint it.

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Artwork & Paintings Naomi VanDoren Artwork & Paintings Naomi VanDoren

"Dream" Watercolor Painting

I wanted to take the time to share with you a little of my process and thinking behind my most recent painting "Dream".

As with much of my work recently it was created from my inspiration and a desire to incorporate pieces of my life while living in Asia. Many of you know that I grew up in Indonesia and also spent some time in Japan. There I found lush Japanese gardens with beautiful temples and arching bridges. A harmony between man and nature.

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