Josanne van Hees 1985 Original Watercolor

Vintage 1985 Original Watercolor Panel by Josanne van Hees (AFCA) Up for auction is a beautiful, authentic vintage original watercolor painting by recognized Canadian artist Josanne van Hees. Painted in 1985, this piece features a striking vertical panel composition of vibrant orange and red nasturtium blossoms set against fluid, layered green and blue botanical foliage. The artist’s masterful use of wet-on-wet watercolor technique gives the piece a soft, dreamlike transparency while retaining rich color depth. • Artist: Josanne van Hees, AFCA (Signed and dated '85 lower left) • Medium: Original Watercolor on Paper • Subject: Botanical / Nasturtiums • Year Created: 1985 • Framing: Professionally custom-framed with a light neutral mat board and a minimalist cream-toned rectangular wood frame. The back is fully sealed with professional dust cover paper and features a heavy-duty wire hanging wire already installed. Dimensions: • Total Framed Size: 11.5" x 23.5" (Perfect for narrow walls, hallways, or anchoring a gallery wall). Condition: • Artwork: Excellent vintage condition. Colors remain vibrant and beautifully preserved under glass. • Frame/Backing: Very good condition. The frame is structurally sound and ready to hang. The brown backing paper shows minor, typical age wear/tears along the edges from storage, which does not affect the artwork or frame integrity. About the Artist: Josanne van Hees, AFCA Josanne van Hees is an acclaimed Canadian artist known for her exceptional command of both fluid watercolors and textured oils. She is an elected Associate Member of the Federation of Canadian Artists (AFCA), a designation reserved for artists whose work has passed rigorous peer-jurying and achieved a high standard of professional excellence. Van Hees has historically been deeply involved in the Canadian arts community, serving on the Elected Executive Board of the FCA in the late 1990s. Her works are highly collectible and celebrated for capturing the delicate, organic textures of natural flora and West Coast landscapes Nearest intersection Younge Street and Stelees Avenue