Linda Richter, painter

Pristine

The crash of the waves, the turquoise of the ocean, and the white of the coral beach make it Pristine. Standing at the long abandoned slave hut, a reminder of a cruel past, and yet the scene is almost idyllic. No sounds of people or traffic mar the feeling. Take a deep breath, and breathe…

The simple design and contrasting colors which make up a slave hut has always attracted my eye. Visitors to Bonaire oooh and aaah when they see them. It is hard to imagine how harsh life must have been for workers in the solar salt pans.

24×48”
Oil on stretched canvas
Black metal canvas floater
Gallery wrapped – solid blue-grey edges
Original $2189

Keywords: hut, building, beach, ocean
Colors: white, blue, turquoise, green

A set of two new flamingo paintings join the group. Originally intended as a set of three with Flamingo Hearts, the second and third painting came together in way that doesn’t quite fit with Flamingo Hearts. They all have a similar color scheme which means they would easily co-exist in the same space but not together.

I love working in squares since they can be displayed in vertical or horizontal alignments on a wall. In this case, if presented horizontally the eyes of the flamingos point in interesting directions. With faces together, the eyes point outward away from each other, looking at the watchers. Faces apart and they are contemplating each other. An interesting display decision, I haven’t hung them in my gallery space yet so I don’t know what feels right to me.

The expression of the flamingo’s body and neck is a little more coy with the soft fullness of the body behind the neck.

20×20″
Oil on stretched canvas
Black metal canvas floater frame
Original $760

Signed limited edition print available in 11×11″ Large $125

Keywords: flamingo, bird, heart
Colors: coral, red, orange, brown

Is this flamingo coiled in watchful repose, or waiting to spring into movement? He seems less than restful but not particularly worried about my presence.

We’ve had some recent rains on Bonaire which should bring our local flamingos and egrets back to the salinas near town. Maybe some more chances for close-up photos of all the feathered ones although part of the road is closed off while construction is done on an intersection further on.

20×20″
Oil on stretched canvas
Black metal canvas floater frame
Original $760

Signed limited edition print available in 11×11″ Large $125

Keywords: flamingo, bird, heart
Colors: coral, red, orange, brown

The graceful curves of flamingo heads and necks seem to entwine in the shape of a heart. The fantastic coral oranges and reds add to the implied heart concept. The mottled brown and blue background allows the flamingos to pop to the foreground.

First in a series of three flamingo inspired paintings. The canvas sides are painted a solid deep coral red.

Our Greater flamingos have been a daily sight these past 6 months or so here on tropical Bonaire. Yet our wet season has ended and the salinas near town have dried up. Our flamingos have flown to the ends of the island in search of wet feeding grounds during our dry season. A great blue heron and a handful of egrets are still trying to feed in the few remaining water holes.

20×20″
Oil on stretched canvas
Black metal canvas floater frame
Original $760

Signed limited edition print available in 11×11″ Large $125

Keywords: flamingo, bird, heart
Colors: coral, red, orange, brown

A purple water lily pokes out of the pond’s blue depths. Stems can be seen under the surface.

oil on stretched canvas
26×36″
Black metal canvas floater frame
Original $1778

Gallery wrapped canvas with painted edges for hanging without framing

Signed limited edition prints are available in Large size 8.5×11.6″ print area $125.

Keywords: flower, floral
Colors: purple, turquoise, pink, blue

Stared down by the eye of a red toucan. Glossy black feather set off the brilliant red skin surrounding the eye. Portrait of a toucan.

oil on stretched canvas
18×36″
Black metal canvas floater frame
Original $1231

Gallery wrapped canvas with painted edges for hanging without framing

Signed limited edition prints are available in Large size 6.45×13″ print area $125.

Keywords: bird, avian
Colors: black, red, yellow, white

The intense orange and yellow of the tiger lily comes to life. Some just one and sometimes a row of them line the backroads of New Hampshire. Lush and green foliage sets off the brilliant orange of the blossoms.

9×12″
Alkyds on mounted canvas
Framing: Museum white matboard 15×18″
Graphite brushed metal frame with clear plexiglas
Original $255

Signed limited edition prints are available in Standard size 7.6×10″ print area $125

Keywords: plant, flower, flora, floral
Colors: yellow, orange, red, green

Egrets stalk quietly through the salina. A light breeze sends tiny ripples across the water’s surface.

oil on stretched canvas
40×40″
Black metal canvas floater frame with silver accent
Original SOLD

Gallery wrapped canvas with painted edges for hanging without framing

Signed limited edition prints are available in Large size 11×11″ print area $125.

Keywords: egret, bird, water
Colors: blue, white, grey, gray

Red bougainvillea casts warm shadows against a concrete wall. The branches wave gently in the breeze.

oil on stretched canvas
40×30″
Black metal canvas floater frame
Original $1800

Gallery wrapped canvas with painted edges for hanging without framing

Signed limited edition prints are available in Large size 13×9.6″ print area $125.

Keywords: plant, tree, flower, leaf, leaves, floral, wall, concrete, shadow, sun
Colors: red, green, pink