September
2006
Rincon Rhythm Planet Bonaire Shades of Growth Prints are available via our on-line store at www.CaribbeanArt.com. Planet Bonaire and Rincon Rhythm have been juried by Kas di Arte to appear in a special exhibition in November 2006 on the island of Bonaire. Opening night is planned for November 8th. |
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Introducing Our Bonaire Creations 2007 Calendar
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December
2005
My “Time For…” series tries to provide a sense of some of the special things that surround us which we may not stop to notice and simply appreciate. Some of these special things are fleeting, some are permanent if you only know where and when to look. But all are worth taking a bit of “time for” out of your busy day. There are 8 new prints in this series including sailing, sunsets, Christmas, and even kisses. These are Open Edition Prints with a print area of 3.5x5.5" in either vertical or horizontal orientation. They available as prints only or framed on Bonaire. Prints only are available on-line at CaribbeanArt.com. Starting
September 24th
Postcards
Postcards are available in an assortment of ten (one each design) on-line at CaribbeanArt.com. They are available individually at a variety of shops on Bonaire. Even more in June 2005 As
Far As You Can See With the musical tinkling of small ancient pieces of staghorn coral rubble following each step on the rocky beach, one looks out at the infinite ocean stretching out from shore, in amazing shades of blue and turquoise. And then the wind sighs as it whispers past you, taking stress away with it, and leaving awe in its place. A Signed Limited Edition print series is available in a Standard print size. Framed and matted prints are available in the gallery. |
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Bonaire’s Rincon Day is always a merry and colorful time,
and one of the highlights are the folkloric dances and presentations.
I tried to capture the bright colors and festive atmosphere in my
digital painting of a pair of dancers who are obviously enjoying
themselves as much as those of us watching them.
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Every
so often, one must take some time away from work and stress and
go and appreciate all that is nature. In this case, that nature
appreciation took place at Bonaire’s well known site 1000
Steps beach.
When
visitors and locals alike look to meet somewhere for a drink
or to be social, there is one particular Bonaire landmark
everyone knows - Karel’s Beach Bar. On weekends, the
traffic past Karel’s is stop and go, as those driving
by stop to chat with those enjoying refreshments and good
company. However, during the week, when people have less time
to be social, Karel’s Beach Bar takes a rest –
offering bright lights intermingled with a serene sort of
tranquility. as all one hears is the water lapping the shores
of the promenade, and all one sees is the ever changing reflections
of Karel’s lights on the dappled surface of the sea.
Perhaps
the most glorious vantage point on Bonaire is Seru Largu (and
known by various other similar spellings) – from where
one can see all of southern Bonaire – ranging from nearby
Republiek to Hato, Kralendijk, the airport, Belnem, and then
on to the Salt Pans, Sorobon, Lac, and all places in between.
Bonaire’s
history centers around the sea, and many generations of Bonaireans
made their living as seamen and fisherman, and some still
do. Their boats are as colorful as their history, and offer
an almost endless series of bright and vivid subjects. The
Bajena, which rests upon the shore in Playa Pabou is no exception.
Solo
By day, Orange Cup Coral hides inside stubby bits of hard
coral, but when it gets dark, it comes out to feed, in brilliant
colors and textures, looking like orange flower blossoms –
waving their tentacled petals in the mild currents of Bonaire’s
waters.
Most
snorkelers and divers look at fish, and forget that there
are hundreds, even thousands, of species of other critters
beneath Bonaire’s waters. Among the most easy to find,
but most overlooked are crustaceans. Among these, hermit crabs
in all shapes of shells and “homes” populate the
reefs, and if you’re patient, they may even pause to
take a look at you too.
Jake Richter, Kaya Statius
van Eps 17, Bonaire, Dutch Caribbean
Phone: +599-7-17-4112, Fax: +599-7-17-4119, Email: info@JakeRichter.com
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