Natural Wonders

Enjoy a visit to Roxanne's beautiful Etsy shop http://www.etsy.com/shop/watercolorsNmore.%20She  She is a talented watercolor artist. Her love of nature, birdlife, scenery, flora and fauna is reflected in her paintings.


by watercolorsNmore
My name is Roxanne Tobaison, I live in sunny, central Florida – USA, and married with 2 daughters
Media of choice is watercolors and I have been painting since 1979. After the birth of my first daughter, I tried my hand at oil painting then watercolors. I was hooked and have never stopped since.

I am a Florida native and the area is brimming over with natural wonders, treasures, beauty and so many historical landmarks. Did I mention…I love the history of our area, which the Tampa Bay area is extremely rich. I paint to preserve and many of them are commissioned works.

You can say my watercolors are: Frameable, Wearable and Collectable.Above all, my camera is my best friend. I take all my reference shots. My materials are watercolors, acrylics and occasionally pen and inks. Most of my works are representational and realistic; however I have enjoyed some abstracts as seen mostly in my pendants.

Recently, I added a line of glass tile pendants necklaces that showcase my original watercolor paintings. These are affordable pieces of art that can be enjoyed and worn too. I title these pieces and take pride in the little originals. Also I have started doing ACEO’s which are like baseball trading cards – artists trading cards which are collectable

The main thing is that I feel blessed to have this talent and that others like it. Of course we like to sell, but it’s therapeutic, fulfilling and great when someone likes what you do. Get rich doing it – I DON’T think so….but riches can be measured in many ways.

Having retired from the art festivals show after 30 years, I stumbled onto Etsy when purchasing from some of the fabulous craftsman and artisans. Why not give it a go??? What would I have to lose?? Didn’t actual realize the time involvement or the addiction!

Each day is an adventure in itself. With my morning coffee, to jumpstart myself, I read the Bible and then off to Etsy, go exercise and back to etsy… Work around the house and errands, then back to etsy…You know, I actually DO paint too! Then back to etsy. I think you get the picture…my husband sure does. He calls me an etsy-acholic.

I also have become addicted to treasuries. I love to make them and discover all these great new shops and products, but love to check them out.
My Treasuries:


http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4c4c81ddea126d91ae553200/lavendar-lilac-and-lush

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4c48a2c6525b6d91d4c0f5c4/sunflowers-and-sunshine

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4c4396f857e06d91ab83a471/elegantly-pink

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4c3e439092dc6d9117799553/soft-n-textures-of-greens

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4c3a60dd9be26d9129ef7cb2/vanilla?index=0
http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4c350c5333d58eef6757372b/chocolate-inspired

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4c30d26255036d91ba83c59d/heavy-metals
http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4c2e56dff7978eefb650f8a7/aceos-little-treasures

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4c2a77a93d6d8eeff52ea644/elegant-whites

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4c2937fa6be78eef539da93e/sunrisesunset




Another hobby is: Exercise. This provides a great escape and keeps you trim – yeah, right.
Well, it’s fun anyway.
www.artgally.com/roxanne
http://www.watercolorsnmore.etsy.com/