Watercolor Artwork gifts from Jan Porterfield

Jan focused mostly on flowers, and particularly liked exploring the different shapes behind the flowers and the leaves. She used lots of deep, vibrant colors instead of the more traditional watercolor shades. Jan also had a more whimsical side, expressed by paintings like the Giraffe painting and her Circus Chicken series. I hope to add more of those to this site in the future.

Amaryllis Wall Clock
Any time is Springtime with these flower design clocks. Made from original watercolor paintings. 8 designs and three different styles to choose from. Visit our shop for mugs, bags, prints, and more.
$19.99

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Decorate any room in your home or office with our 10 inch wall clock. Black plastic case. Requires 1 AA battery (included).

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Pink Lily Calendar
Wall calendars made from original watercolor flower paintings. Several different designs to choose from. Visit Jan Porterfield Watercolors to see prints, mugs, clocks, and more great products.
$7.99
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Don't miss an important date ever again! Our high quality one page wall calendars are printed on glossy, 12 point paper and measure 11" x 17".
* Full bleed dynamic color
* Glossy, 12 point paper

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Cyclamen Tote Bag
These sturdy canvas bags are great for shopping. Each bag has unique flower designs made from original watercolor paintings. Visit Jan Porterfield Watercolors for art prints, mugs, and other products.
$19.99
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Our 100% cotton canvas tote bags have plenty of room to carry everything you need when you are on the go. They include a bottom gusset and extra long handles for easy carrying.
* 10 oz heavyweight natural canvas fabric
* Full side and bottom gusset
* 22" reinforced self-fabric handles
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The circus chicken series features a variety of chickens in traditional circus activities

Zazzle Prints
Quality
* The most brilliant colors
* The highest quality frames
* UV-resistant archival inks
Choice
* Seven different media, from basic poster to two kinds of canvas
* Hundreds of custom frames with three levels of mats
Speed
* Your prints made in 24 hours
* Custom Framing in 5-7 days
14" x 11" $14.95
19" x 15" $20.95
29" x 23" $29.95
44" x 35" $52.45

Although watercolor painting is extremely old, dating perhaps to the cave paintings of paleolithic Europe, and has been used for manuscript illumination since at least Egyptian times but especially in the European Middle Ages, its continuous history as an art medium begins in the Renaissance. The German artist Albrecht Dürer (1471-1528) who painted several fine botanical, wildlife and landscape watercolors, is generally considered among the earliest exponents of the medium. An important school of watercolor painting in Germany was led by Hans Bol (1534-1593) as part of the Dürer Renaissance.
Despite this early start, watercolors were generally used by Baroque easel painters only for sketches, copies or cartoons (small scale design drawings). Among notable early practitioners of watercolor painting were Van Dyck (during his stay in England), Claude Lorrain, Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione, and many Dutch and Flemish artists. However, botanical and wildlife illustrations are perhaps the oldest and most important tradition in watercolor painting. Botanical illustrations became popular in the Renaissance, both as hand tinted woodblock illustrations in books or broadsheets and as tinted ink drawings on vellum or paper. Botanical artists have always been among the most exacting and accomplished watercolor painters, and even today watercolors -- with their unique ability to summarize, clarify and idealize in full color -- are used to illustrate scientific and museum publications. Wildlife illustration reached its peak in the 19th century with artists such as John James Audubon, and today many naturalist field guides are still illustrated with watercolor paintings.

Shadow Cat Journal
These colorful journals can be used for notes or for sketch books. Your choice of paper in lined, unlined, dot grid or tasks. Visit our shop for art prints, mugs, clocks and other great products.
$11.99
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Scribble important stuff - lyrics, recipes, addresses, and more. Our Wire-O bound, 160 page journal has your choice of papers and measures 5" x 8", a handy on-the-go size to fit in your backpack. Get creative and let the muse flow.
* Filled with your choice of 60lb bookweight (24 lb bond) paper -- blank, dot grid, lined college-ruled, or a task journal.
Watercolor Art Prints on Journals

Jacob's Ladder Framed Tile
These framed ceramic tiles feature bright flower designs made from original watercolor paintings by Jan Porterfield. Visit our shop for art prints, mugs, clocks and other great products.
$22.99
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Set off our decorative ceramic tile in its own stylish Cherrywood frame - the perfect way to complete a decorative gift or keepsake. Rounded edges and quality construction make this Framed Tile the ultimate wall accent.
* Frame measures 6" x 6" x 0.5", with 4.25" x 4.25" tile
* Constructed of stained Cherrywood
* Two holes for wall mounting

Watercolor Prints on beautiful framed tiles

Circus Clown Art Print from Zazzle
Quality
* The most brilliant colors
* The highest quality frames
* UV-resistant archival inks
Choice
* Seven different media, from basic poster to two kinds of canvas
* Hundreds of custom frames with three levels of mats
Speed
* Your prints made in 24 hours
* Custom Framing in 5-7 days
11" x 14" $14.95
15" x 19" $20.95
23" x 29" $29.95
35" x 44" $52.45
Circus Clown Art Print from Zazzle

Sunflower Throw Pillow
Add flowers to your decor with these throw pillows. Made from an original watercolor painting, these pillows add color and style to any room. Visit our shop for art prints, mugs, and other products.
$24.99
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Add stylish fun to any room with our roomy Throw Pillow. It measures a sprawling 18" X 18" with an 11" X 11" image area so you can lounge in comfort. It's made of ultra-soft brushed twill with a sturdy canvas image area. Ships with pillow insert. Removable zippered cover for easy laundering.
Beautiful Watercolor art printed on Throw Pillows

Imagekind specializes in printing high quality art. You can purchase your art in a variety of sizes with your choice of frames or purchase your art unframed. Visit Jan's Gallery to see her wonderful artwork available for purchase.

Daffodil & Iris Large Mug
Enjoy your coffee or tea with these mugs decorated with lovely flower designs. Made from original watercolor paintings. Two sizes to choose from. Visit our store for prints, clocks, coasters and more.
$15.99
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Super-size your favorite beverage or just size-up to avoid spills with our hefty, 15 oz. ceramic Large Mug. Large easy-grip handle. When you need more, mug it up.
* Measures 4.5" tall, 3.25" diameter
* Dishwasher and microwave safe

Watercolor Art Printed on Coffee Mugs

Classic Daffodil & Iris Tote Bag from Zazzle
Tote your favorite things around with this classic 100% cotton canvas tote. Perfect blank canvas for any photos and designs. Colored handles and base. Well constructed with double-stitched seams. Three colors available. Machine washable. 19"x14"x6".

Starting at $21.55

A great tote bag for taking to the beach, or the grocery store. Features a lovely painting of daffodils and Iris from an original watercolor.

Peonies Coaster
Protect your furniture with these bright, flower coasters. Made from original watercolor paintings, they look good in any room. Visit Jan Porterfield Watercolors for prints, mugs, and other products.
$5.99

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Liven up any room or party with our fun, hip tile coasters, measuring 4.25" x 4.25" and 1/6-inch thick. Images are applied with a polyester resin that accepts dye as part of the coating. Four felt pads protect your furniture from scratches. Dishwasher safe. Not for use with abrasive cups and mugs.
Lots of tile coasters with Watercolor Art!

Get Postage Stamps valid for the US Mail based on the original artwork of Jan Porterfield. Shop for these items at Jan's Zazzle shop today.

Tulips Note Card
A wide variety of note cards featuring flower designs from Alaska watercolor artist Jan Porterfield. Buy one or save money on packs of 10 or 20 cards. Blank inside so you can choose your own message.
$22.99

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Greeting cards are for more than holidays; they are a great way to express yourself and to keep in touch with friends and family. A personal note on a beautiful card will make a lasting impression and a touching keepsake.
* Available in your choice of paper stock
* High quality, chlorine and acid free matte paper consisting of 30% post consumer waste and 50% total recycled fiber
* Twelve point, one-sided glossy paper
* Envelope included
* Measures 5" X 7"
Notecards with Watercolor Art Prints