Imagekind Gallery Texas
Copyright (C) 2008
This is my Imagekind print-on-demand gallery. Most of these are digital watercolors, a perfect way for me to combine my love of photography and art.
All of these can be printed and custom framed on demand.
Each is shown with my suggestions for frame and matting. I recommend that you get the UV protective acrylic glazing for all prints on paper but your are free to choose the canvas or paper, mat, frame and glazing that fits your purposes. You can also order just a print on a variety of papers or on canvas if you would like to use the services of a local framer.
To see even more of my digital watercolor images go to http://www.LindaWolff.blogspot.com. Be sure to look at older posts.
If you see an image on the blog that you would like to have printed contact me at wolfhaus@txcr.net and I will upload it to this site so that you can order a print, and/or custom framing.
I can also adjust the cropping if you prefer a specific size, generally up to 16x20 or 16x24 depending on the file size of the original.
Comments on these images are always welcome.
Texas Forever!
Linda Wolff
Bandstand and Courthouse-Victoria, Texas
The band stand was originally built about 1895 to provide a venue for Wagner's Silver Coronet Band. What gay times that must have been. It is still used for concerts and special events but the music today is more likely to be Tejano or rock music.
It was rotated 180 degrees so that it faces Main Street rather than the courthouse, so that when photos are taken our lovely restored courthouse is in the background.
This is especially nice because the bandstand is often used for small weddings.
In 2004 Hurricane Claudette dropped a large oak tree in the middle of the band stand and it had to be rebuilt, this time to meet Southern Building Code and to provide a wheel chair ramp. I think that the city did a very fine job.
1892 Courthouse at Victoria, Texas
This is the 1892 Victoria County Courthouse, designed by J. Rieley Gordon. it's most recent restoration was in 2001. This would be a great addition to the office of an attorney or an architect, don't you think? This is a digital watercolor created from my original photograph.
Fossati's Deli
Fossati's Deli carries the distinction of being the state's oldest-and continually operated--deli in the state of Texas. It is said that Frank Fossati used to store limburger cheese under the floor of the deli and the fragrance (?) would waft upward through the floor to permeat the entire atmospher of the deli. Maybe it was a way to attract his customers that were mostly German immigrants and their descendants. They do serve a very good Reuben sandwich here. This is a digital watercolor from an original photograph.
Dominic Regan Home-10x8-IK
This was once the home of Dominic Regan, moved from Indianola to Victoria, Texas after the 1875 storm. It was less than 10 years ago that the house nearly burned to the ground but the owners rebuilt and restored it to include the original cupula. What a beautiful home with a lot of history!
Moonrise at Presidio La Bahia-05-0625
I love the mystery of this. My husband and I spent the night at the Presidio, celebrating our anniversary. We hiked the nature trail that links Goliad to Mission Espirtu Santo and Presidio La Bahia and were just returning to our room when I took this photo. Although I show it framed and matted here, I think this would be very good as a gallery wrap on stretched canvas. Like my other photos in these gallery it has be manipulated to look like a painting. Many are unaware that more Texians lost their lives at Presidio La Bahia (then Fort Defiance) than at the Alamo.
Longhorn Mama and Calf Near Goliad
This is a digital watercolor that I created from a photograph that I took recently while visiting Walter Scott near Goliad. He is well-known for his efforts to save the Texas Longhorns as a breed. This, I believe is a cross between a Longhorn and a Charolais (did I spell that right?). I love the calf peeking out from behind his Mom.
Hochheim-06-0827
This is another digital watercolor that I think would look very good with a red mat in a rustic decor. Hochheim is about midway between Cuero and Gonzales, on the old German immigrant trail between Indianola and New Braunfels.
07-0618-02 Two Brown Pelicans-IK-8x10
I love watching brown pelicans at Doc's Dock in Port O'Connor. I'm glad that they have made such a comeback from their status as a "threatened" species. This would be a great addition to a room with a coastal theme or at your beach house. This is a digital watercolor created from an original photo that I took at Port O'Connor.
Lydia Ann Lighthouse Bottles-4x6-WC
During a tour of the Lydia Ann Lighthouse at Port Isabel I photographed these found glass bottles lined up on a fireplace mantle. The ginger beer bottle at the far right is especially interesting.
Music on the Porch-06-1111
I love the lyre motif on the back on this porch swing. Perhaps this family gathered often in the evening to sing and play a guitar as twilight darkend into night, before the advent of television. I especially like the yellow of the pail on the left and for that reason chose the Rococo Cream mat with a Porcelain White liner. These are offered under Mats/white and cream. This is on a German homestead near Fredericksburg. This, too, is a digital watercolor thru photo manipulation and would be a wonderful addition to a rustic decor.
Bluebonnets at Goliad - Digital Watercolor
Admit it! It's April and you're homesick for Texas and Bluebonnets. These will bloom on your wall or in your space at work year round. I photographed this trio at the Fannin Monument for a digital watercolor. If you order a petite print on canvas, gallery wrap in premier canvas, no frame, this can be in your hands for $89.50 plus shipping. For a more dramatic presentation select an 11x14 print on Photo rag, with a Rococo Cream Mat, and Red Gold Ornate frame and UV Protection Acrylic for $152.78 plus shipping.
Stargazer Lily
This is a small image but it could make a dramatic impact in a room where the colors are pink, purple and green. A beaded gold frame would be an elegant touch. This is a digital watercolor from a photo that I took in my Texas garden
A Morning Sip of Dew-08-0408
This anole was an early morning visitor to my garden, sipping the dew that had gathered on my Moses in a Boat plant. Green and purple is one of my favorite color combinations. This would be a fun print for library or office. It is a digital watercolor photo.
Passion Vine
Passion Vine (Passiflora "Incense") is a favorite of mine, claiming nearly 50 feet of fence in my back yard. This would look great as a companion to "A Morning Sip of Dew." If ordered as 8x10s and framed as suggested their finished size would be 15 x 17" and they could be positioned horizontally or vertically ($128.38 each). A budget option would be to order just the prints at $16.98 each and purchase your matting and frame locally. These are both digital watercolors.
Sisters Passiflora "Incense"
I could readily believe that Passion Vine flowers are from Mars! So exquisite. I am also surprise to see how often the blooms appear as pairs, almost like twins.
Sunflower Row-02-8x10-IK
Dancing Dayflowers in my Victoria Texas garden
Commelina erecta is one of my favorite flowers though it can become invasive. I yank it from my garden but allow it to grow freely when it grows up between the edge of my patio and a flower bed edged with rock. To me they always look like they are dancing. They are known as Day Flowers or Widow's Tears. This is a digital watercolor created from an original photograph.
Lapin Agile - Montmarte, Paris, France
This is where the Montmarte artists gathered to discuss their art, and probably world politics as well.
Arles Provence France-8x10
A cat sunning itself at Arles Provence France. We had a wonderful stay there where I learned that Van Gogh painted more paintings here than at any other place he lived in France.
Early Morning in Arles Provence France
The best time to walk a city known for its tourists is early morning while they are sleeping late. Alas, the Brasserie was not yet open to serve coffee! This has so many wonderful colors it would make a great focal point for almost anyroom.
Le Grau du Roi in Provence France
Last September my husband and I traveled to Paris and Provence. This is my favorite photo from Provence, at Le Grau du Roi. While there we attended a bull fight ... or I should say a "cow" fight. There was no injury to the cows, the rassiteurs, instead, attempted to snatch a ribbon tied between the horns. Afterwards we walked to this beautiful harbor.
Fourth of July Bouquet
This is digital watercolor created from an original photo of a Fourth of July bouquet that I took last year. This would be wonderful as part of a red white and blue collection, or in a patriotic-themed room or for that special friend whose birthday is on Independence Day
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