Simple Pleasures — My Latest Watercolor

Original Watercolor Not For Sale

“Simple pleasures are always the last refuge of the complex.”

—Oscar Wilde

Special Offer Archival Giclee Prints available in time for Christmas if ordered by Dec. 8.

Archival Giclee prints are available

8.5″ x 11″ $55. US
9″ x 13″ $65.
11″ x 17″ $85.
13″ x 19″ $105.
16″ x 20″ $150.
17″ x 22″ $170.
17″ x 25″ $175.

Shipping is $6.99 per order in USA. (USPS Priority Mail w/ tracking) International and express shipping (via UPS) are actual cost plus $2 (to cover packaging).

16 Responses to “Simple Pleasures — My Latest Watercolor”

Alece February 21, 2011 at 18:53

Perfection! Love this, Randy.
- Randy Elrod February 21, 2011 at 23:25
  
  @Alece, Thanks, Alece!!!
Carmel February 21, 2011 at 19:38

I love this! Makes me think of my travels. Bravo!
- Randy Elrod February 21, 2011 at 23:25
  
  @Carmel, Awesome!! I love travels!!
Keith Jennings February 22, 2011 at 09:00

I imagine this collection of “simple pleasures” on a make-shift table in the yard, under a beautiful old tree. Love how the the wine bottle has been opened. And is that a leather-bound journal resting under the violin (on the left side)?

Isn’t it fascinating how the most spiritual things exist in everyday life activities?

Thank you for sharing this!
Keith Jennings´s last blog post ..6 Myths That Get Us Stuck Myth 2 – Creation
- Randy February 22, 2011 at 14:29
  
  @Keith Jennings, Thanks, Keith. Yes, it is my prize leather Epica journal…in fact, every item has huge significance to my life.
  
  The wine was given to us by a dear friend for our 30th wedding anniversary, 1979 was the year we were married–and it was the greatest bottle of wine of my life. Exquisite.
  
  I could go on…
Ian Finch February 22, 2011 at 10:03

Hi Randy

This is great! One of my favourites of yours! I think you’ve got great depth in this.

I studied watercolour painting for a couple of years as part of art class. Landscapes where my thing but I did do some still, compositional stuff like this. I got pretty good actually but the love of music trashed my artistic side and I never make the time now.

In your work I think it would be great if you experimented with a bit less paint – just leaving the canvas blank where you want to highlight white elements or shinyness / sunlight – starting with what you’re not going to paint totally changes the way you paint. I think you’ll enjoy the different way of working. Just an idea :-)
Ian Finch´s last blog post ..“The lost art of the sentence”
- Randy February 22, 2011 at 14:30
  
  @Ian Finch, Thanks, Ian. I’m glad you like it. I will definitely do a little experimentation with less paint.
  
  Maybe I’m in my “dark” period right now. :)
Jason February 22, 2011 at 14:24

I really like that! The background reds feel very welcoming to me.
Jason´s last blog post ..Day 52- Paging Dr Cox
- Randy February 22, 2011 at 14:31
  
  @Jason, Thanks, Jason. The reds give it a masculine feel, I think. I’m glad they feel welcoming!
Chuck Harris February 22, 2011 at 22:02

love it. is that a reflection of Taffy in the wine bottle? beautiful as always. thanks for blessing us with your offerings of art.
Chuck Harris´s last blog post ..This song has truly spoken to me this week
- Randy February 22, 2011 at 22:20
  
  @Chuck Harris, Thanks, chuck!! Ha! Taffy is not intentionally in the bottle, but I LOVE that you see that. i LOVE it!!
Jeff Goins February 23, 2011 at 20:16

I like the books. Have you done any paintings of personal or public libraries?
Jeff Goins´s last blog post ..Creatives and Geeks- Why We Need Each Other
- Randy February 23, 2011 at 22:26
  
  @Jeff Goins, Jeff, Do you mean the buildings or a still life within or…?
Jeff Goins February 23, 2011 at 22:30

Within, i.e. pictures of old books. Landmark would be good.
Jeff Goins´s last blog post ..Creatives and Geeks- Why We Need Each Other