Linda Zempel - Ink & Watercolor

Linda Zempel

Ink & Watercolor

Spring for Purple

watercolor & ink 15x22 - $350.00

Linda Zempel

Portfolio

Asphalt Repairs

watercolor & ink 14..5 x 20.5 - $200.00

Tulip Delight

watercolor & ink 15x22 - $200.00

Asian Tree #2

watercolor & ink 9x7 - $150.00

Tiger #1

watercolor & Ink 23x17.5 - $400.00

Tiger #2

watercolor & Ink 23x17.5 - $400.00

Doodles & Cubes

watercolor & ink 23x17.5 - $300.00

Dried Leaves

watercolor & ink 23x17.5 - $300.00

Pale Pasture

watercolor & ink 15x22 - $125.00

inspired by Marc-Aurèle Fortin

St. Michael’s Mount

watercolor & ink 10.5x13.5 - $125.00

Bog in Magic Hour

watercolor & ink 13.5x10.5 - $225.00

Vase of Purple

watercolor 10.5x13.5 - $125.00

Oysters Iced and Ready

watercolor & ink 12x16 - $200.00

Woosh

acrylic on canvas 48x36 - $800.00

Valley View

watercolor 7.5 x 11.5 - $55.00

Misty Morning

watercolor & ink 15x22 - $200.00

Petaluma Hillside

watercolor & ink 15x22 - $175.00

Left Plateau Habitat

watercolor & ink 13.5x10.5 - $200.00

Insfpired by Wayne Thiebald

Cocktail Hour

watercolor & ink 15x22 - $250.00

Tangerine Lilies

watercolor & ink 15x22 - $175.00

Loon Lake

watercolor 15x22 - $200.00

Pink Posies

watercolor & ink 16x12 - $125.00

6:30 AM

watercolor & ink 12.5x18 - $250.00

6:30 PM

watercolor & ink 12.5x18 - $250.00

Rocky Path

watercolor & ink 13x9 - $55.00

Boats Ready and Waiting

watercolor & ink - 9x12 - $100.00

Stacked Stuff

SOLD

All That Jazz

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Gone but not forgotten

Blue Beauties

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Stitch in Time

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After the Storm

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After the Rain

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Heart Stalk

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Koi

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Linda Zempel

About

Linda Zempel, works predominantly in ink and watercolor. An avid hiker and native Northern Californian, she draws much of her inspiration from nature. Best known for her abstract interpretations, Zempel's works have appeared in a number of galleries and juried exhibitions, including the Harris Art Center, Second Saturdays, Sacramento Fine Arts Center, and Open Studios.

Linda Zempel

Inspiration

With a degree in Business Management, I spent most of my life in banking — a solid, traditional and uncreative career. My very first job though, had been in a fabric store, surrounded by gifted seamstresses and beautiful fabrics, and I've always seen sewing as a way to express my own unique style. I also have a keen interest in photography, and though I now work in Adobe Lightroom, I fondly remember many happy hours developing black and white photos in the improvised darkroom in the tiny bathroom of my first apartment.

For years, I thrived in the world of private banking. Helping people navigate investments and life decisions provided a real sense of accomplishment. It was a rewarding career, but as time went on, a desire for a more creative outlet became irresistible.

So after I retired, I dove headfirst into the world of watercolors. I started with realistic landscapes and still lifes, but soon found myself drawn to the freedom of abstraction. Watercolor and ink washes were so exciting: playing with light and shadows let me create more emotional compositions. My past life in textiles and photography peeks through in the layers and textures of my work.

As one of the 18 artists now in residence at the Art Studios, my creativity has soared. I also recently chaired their Red Dress Challenge. It was so gratifying to see 62 artists - many of them showing their work for the first time - bringing their creative visions to life.

My journey continues at the Art Studios, where I participate in Midtown Sacramento’s Second Saturday art celebrations. Come visit me and discover what I have been up to. Open every 2nd Saturday 2-8pm

Linda Zempel

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