through the fluidity of watercolor, I attempt to capture the essence of marble’s timeless beauty while challenging the viewer’s perception—inviting them to question whether they are seeing a true piece of stone or a painted illusion. In this way, I aim to blur the boundaries between nature, material, + representation, creating an experience that encourages curiosity + introspection.

rhonda deland is based in montauk, ny. her work can be found in the interiors of homes + restaurants. learn more about the artist here —>.
  • large abstract watercolor collage painting on wood board

    LA LUNA

  • WHEN THE SMOKE CLEARS

  • MANY MOONS AGO

  • HONEYMOONERS

  • DARK SIDE OF THE MOON | GOODNIGHT MOON

  • SPRING EQUINOX (FLOWER MOON)

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  • MOONS OVER MONTAUK

  • SANDS THROUGH THE HOURGLASS

  • MIDNIGHT DANCE PARTY

  • GOLDEN NIGHTS

  • SUMMER SOIREE

  • GOLDEN LIGHT

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“if not confined by the size of the canvas or the edge of the frame, i’d like to think my designs would continue beyond space and time into infinity.”

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  • RUBY SLIPPERS

  • EMERALD SMOKE

  • AMETHYST HAZE

  • CITRINE SUN

  • EMERALD CITY

  • SAPPHIRE SKIES

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  • ONCE IN A BLUE MOON

  • WHEN LIBRA MEETS CANCER

  • MOONSTRUCK: A TWIST OF FATE

  • SAGITTARIUS SUN TAURUS MOON

  • CUSTOM PIECE

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What’s real, and what’s not? In my work, I use watercolor—a medium born from the earth itself—to blur that line. The pigments in watercolor are the same minerals found in soil, stone, and sky, shifting and settling like rive
spring is almost in the air….this little hint of warmer weather and later sunsets has me feeling spring..(even though we are not even close) but the light in my studio has me feeling the need to spring clean and reorganize. i wanted the more c
Dear Art Lover Love and art are two forces that connect us across time, space, and the universe itself. I’ve always believed that art should be more than something we see—it should be something we feel. That’s why my work is deeply
✨ The Moon in Marble: A Symbol of Mystery & Transformation ✨ The moon has always been a source of wonder—guiding travelers, inspiring poets, and pulling the tides. It represents change, intuition, and the rhythm of life itself. This one-of