Watercolor

Original watercolor - unframed
Image size 15" h x 22.5" w

A stunning original watercolor by Patrice Federspiel, full of rich, warm colors that evoke mystery and beauty. Ready to frame. 

Watercolor on paper - unframed
22” h x 30” w

Watercolor on paper - unframed
30” h x 22” w

Watercolor on paper - unframed
30” h x 22” w

Watercolor on paper - unframed
30” h x 22” w

Watercolor on paper - unframed
30” h x 22” w

Original watercolor - triptych - unframed

30" h x 11" w each

 

Original watercolor with koa frame and blue mat
33" h x 40.5" w

Original watercolor - unframed

22" h x 30" w

Original watercolor - matted and framed
Image size 15" h x 22.5" w

A stunning original watercolor by Patrice Federspiel, full of rich, warm colors that evoke mystery and beauty. 

Original watercolor - framed
11.5" h x 9.5" w

 

Original watercolor - unframed

22" h x 30" w

 

Original watercolor - unframed
Image size 22" h x 15" w

A stunning original watercolor by Patrice Federspiel is ready to frame. 

Original watercolor - unframed
61" h x 45" w (each section is 30" h x 22" w)

Vibrant and full of life, the beautiful hibiscus is captured in this dramatic piece by Patrice Federspiel. 

Original watercolor - unframed
Image size 15" h x 22" w

"You have probably heard the phrase “…like squeezing blood from a turnip”" shares Patrice Federspiel. "Did you ever stop to think about what it might look like to squeeze blood from a turnip? Or how silly the thought of doing so really is?

The idea of being frugal is in vogue these days. Hopefully, my image of this American colloquialism will bring a smile to your face."

Original watercolor, unframed
15" h x 11" w

Original watercolor - unframed

30" h x 11.5" w

"Behold the trunk of a Traveler’s Palm, also known as the White Bird of Paradise, or by its scientific name, Ravenala," shares Patrice. "The paddle-shaped leaves of this plant form a large fan as the plant grows.

The lore is that the leaves funnel water down into the trunk, creating a reservoir of water for drier times to come. It’s said that if you’re traveling and feeling parched, tap into the trunk to find water.

Whether or not the lore is true, we all have an inner reservoir of strength. Also known as resilience, we simply need to remember its presence and call upon it in times of need. May this image remind you of your own vast stores of inner resilience."

Original watercolor, matted and framed
23" h x 19" w

Image size 15" h x 11" w

"Nature is the Master — I hope to learn to emulate her through observation and imitation," shares Patrice. "This painting reflects the intention of being more visible in the world. Whether it be the world of family and friends, or the broader world in general, stand in the sunlight of your being and shine brightly. This is how we become the light we need to see and feel."

Original watercolor - unframed

30" h x 11" w

Original watercolor - unframed

20" h x 33" w

Original watercolor - framed
10.5" h x 9.5" w

 

Original watercolor - unframed
Image size 23" h x 15" w

"This painting began as a demonstration in a class I was teaching," shares Patrice. "The energy of creating a painting you really want to paint is quite different from painting something someone else wants you to paint.

This painting began horizontally, with my left arm circling round and round as my right arm made an infinity symbol from left to right. I was verbally and visually explaining my feelings and thoughts.

My left hand explained my frustration with seemingly re-learning lessons, again and again, feeling stuck, and seeing the same issues rising up over and over again in my mind.

At the same time, my right hand described my desire to break free of this cycle, with the infinity symbol. This symbol represents our ability to use all that we learn to "do our work" in life. 

When I turned the painting vertically, I was surprised to see a heart appear. The heart symbolizes being. Be strong in who you are. There can only be one YOU. Rejoice in your sovereign "you-ness.""

Original watercolor, framed
33" h x 40.5" w

Can be hung vertically or horizontally.

Original Watercolor - Framed
45.5" h x 51" w frame

"This painting is the largest watercolor I have painted to date," shares Patrice. "The longer you look at it, the more you will see. When I was painting it, I was almost embarrassed by the number of hearts that kept popping up. At one point I tried to paint them out, but realized that when I eliminated one, two more showed up. If you turn the painting on its side you will see something new and different. My husband and I have turned it in all directions, sometimes preferring one to another. See if you can find the angel, or the koi, or the peacock, or how many faces can you find. It’s almost a “Where’s Waldo” type of painting. One that will keep you occupied for years to come."

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Original watercolor, unframed
15" h x 11" w

"The Ti plant was brought to Hawaii by the Polynesians as a source of food," shares Patrice. "Then known as “Ki,” the plant was considered sacred to Lono, the Hawaiian God of Fertility and Laka the Goddess of Hula. The plant was used as a symbol of high rank and power. Because it was thought to have the ability to ward off evil spirits, it was often used as a border plant to protect homesteads. Today this graceful flowering plant comes in varieties of colors. It grows tall in gardens of homes and businesses throughout Hawai`i."

Original watercolor - unframed

22" h x 30" w

Original watercolor - unframed

23" h x 23" w

Original watercolor, unframed
15" h x 11" w

Original watercolor - unframed

30" h x 22" w

 

Original watercolor - unframed

30" h x 11" w

 

Original watercolor - unframed

30" h x 22" w

 

Original watercolor - framed
26" h x 21.5" w

"Ulu (Breadfruit) grows on enormous trees with beautiful green leaves. The fruit is very starchy, but it takes on the flavor of whatever seasonings you use. They’re wonderful when smoked over an open fire," shares Patrice.

"The title, Second Chances, refers to the second chance at a longer life offered to these leaves through my painting."

Original watercolor - unframed

30" h x 22" w

This painting of red heliconia surprised me. The image of their leaves waving bravely overhead sparked this poem, signaling a brand new dimension for my art. 

Set Your Sails High
© 2023 Patrice A Federspiel

Set your sails high for skies that are clear 

Let your mind wander both far and near.

Let your mind wander, let your mind play,

Who knows what might happen later today.

Download the full poem by clicking here.

 

Original watercolor - unframed
Image size 22" h x 15" w

A stunning original watercolor by Patrice Federspiel is ready to frame. 

Original watercolor - unframed

22" h x 30" w

Sometimes when shifting patterns, we dip a toe in the water to see how it feels. We might quickly withdraw said toe or swim for a while in the new pond. This do-si-do continues while we adjust our ways of being and living. These in-between times call for the Art of Compromise."

Original watercolor - unframed

22" h x 22" w

Original watercolor - unframed

22" h x 30" w

"Now is all we ever have, and it is fleeting! Yesterday meets tomorrow all in the now of our lives." - Patrice Federspiel

 

Original watercolor - unframed

11" h x 30" w

Original watercolor - unframed

33" h x 20" w

Original watercolor - unframed

22" h x 30" w

"The Ulu, or Breadfruit Tree, is also known as the Tree of Life to island communities," shares Patrice Federspiel. "To say this tree grows quickly is to understate its amazing regeneration capabilities. I’ve seen one trimmed down to the trunk in one season, producing fruits by the end of the next. The beauty of the Ulu leaves is legendary; they’re widely depicted on Hawaiian quilts.

Ulu is prized for the beauty and shade provided by the leaves, as well as for the starchy breadfruit they produce. The fruits themselves don’t have much flavor but rely on the seasonings with which they’re cooked.

The leaves portrayed in this painting were blanketing the ground under the Ulu Tree in my cousin’s yard on Hawai`i Island. Their ability to retain their beauty in the myriad of subtle colors brings joy to my heart, reminding me that there is much more to life than meets the naked eye."

Original watercolor - unframed

23" h x 23" w

Original watercolor in white frame
22.5" h x 22.5" w image - 28.5" x 28.5" framed

"This image came to me in a dream in the midst of painting the paradigm series," shares Patrice. "A paradigm is an underlying thought pattern shaping the world in which we live, so while this painting is decidedly different from the Paradigm Paintings, it is related. 

Although the dream image was black and white, the colors are essential. As with the Paradigm paintings, it was important to keep the colors bright. While there’s no comparison to the images we’re receiving from the James Webb Space Telescope, this piece holds the energies of the universe.

We can either spend our times noting our differences or noting our similarities. In the end, it doesn’t really matter. We’re all made up of the “same stuff” put together in myriad ways. We are all interconnected."

Original watercolor - unframed
Image size 15" h x 22" w

"Feeling a bit bereft as “shelter in grace” orders first occurred in March 2020, a sketch for this painting appeared in my journal while I doodled and talked to a friend," shares Patrice. "I’d been wondering what I’d want to paint next. Suddenly this idea appeared. Eureka! Space & rest are needed for new ideas to appear. TRUST is always required."