How to Squeeze Blood from a Turnip 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." 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. - Patrice Federspiel

Patrice Federspiel creates masterful watercolor paintings featuring a wide range of subject matter. Some works evoke the drama of Hawaii’s brightly colored flora and fauna, while others take you quietly within as you contemplate her inspiring abstracts. 

Patrice is a signature member, trustee, and past president of the Hawaii Watercolor Society and has received numerous awards for her work. She teaches workshops at the Honolulu Museum of Art and can often be found painting at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Hotel in Honolulu.