C. VERNON SANBORN
WORKS ON PAPER: WATERCOLOR AND NIHONGA
Watercolor. Oil. Encaustic. Pencil. Wood. Printmaking.
I can't remember when I first began using watercolors, but it was certainly before I was 10. While studying architecture, where it allowed me to convey a design's quality of light with ease. I find it a facile medium, which so quickly captures the essence of the thing, place, or idea. Below represents some of my collected body of work in watercolor, as well as recent works in Japanese mineral pigments (Nihonga).
ERASURE
2018
Still life of eraser. Watercolor on paper. Available.
SHELLY
2018
Still life of a shell. Watercolor on paper. Available.
FLOAT
2018
Still life of a Japanese fishing buoy. Watercolor on paper. In private collection.
ABSTRACT 1
2018
ATC Watercolor on paper. In private collection.
FLOAT
2018
Still life of a Japanese fishing buoy. Watercolor on paper. Available.
ABSTRACT 2
2018
ATC Watercolor on paper. Available.
FLORAL 1
2018
ATC Watercolor on paper. Available.
ABSTRACT 3
2018
ATC Watercolor on paper. Available.
FLORAL 2
2018
ATC Watercolor on paper. Available.
STONESCAPE
2013
Watercolor on paper. In private collection.
PAIRS
2014
Two still life paintings of a pear. Watercolor on paper. In private collection.
FROG
c. 2012
Watercolor on paper. In private collection.
LEAVES
Nihonga, 2018
Ink, silver leaf, and mineral pigment over gofun on rice paper. Artists collection.
REPAIR
Nihonga, 2018
Japanese wedding cups, damaged and repaired. Ink and mineral pigment over gofun on rice paper.
UNTITLED
Nihonga, 2018
Ink, silver leaf, and mineral pigment over gofun on board. Available.
FRAYED
Nihonga, 2018
Sumi ink over gofun on rice paper. Available.
TWISTED
Nihonga, 2018
Ink, mineral pigment, mineral watercolor, and silver leaf over gofun on rice paper. Available.
To learn more about my artistic journey, please inquire below. Some pieces included in this portfolio are available for purchase, as noted.
SMALL FORMAT WORKS
THE ANIMAL IN THE MAN
The Animal in the Man is one of the earliest works of my career, yet it touches upon some elements that continue to fascinate me and are somehow embedded into my work. An artist’s theme can often be seen and felt throughout the years, collections, and even individual pieces. Please get in touch in order to learn more about this piece.