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Octopus Garden | Watercolor Painting in Paintings by Rita Winkler - My Art, My Shop -by Rita ... Where Every Stroke Speaks of Joy and Inclusion. Item made of paper works with contemporary & modern style
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Octopus Garden | Watercolor Painting in Paintings by Rita Winkler - My Art, My Shop -by Rita ... Where Every Stroke Speaks of Joy and Inclusion. Item made of paper works with contemporary & modern style
Octopus Garden | Watercolor Painting in Paintings by Rita Winkler - My Art, My Shop -by Rita ... Where Every Stroke Speaks of Joy and Inclusion. Item made of paper works with contemporary & modern style

Created and Sold by Rita Winkler - My Art, My Shop -by Rita ... Where Every Stroke Speaks of Joy and Inclusion

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Octopus Garden - Paintings

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Estimated Arrival: August 4, 2026

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9H x 12W in
22.86H x 30.48W cm
“Octopus Garden” is a vivid and whimsical underwater scene brought to life with flowing watercolor strokes and ethereal washes of color. Rita painted this work in response to an online art challenge. She enjoys participate in these art challenges.

Year: 2025
Medium: Watercolor and Posca marker on paper
Dimension: 12″ x 9″
Dimension with Added Mat: 16″ x 12″
Layout: Landscape

Category: watercolor painting

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Item Octopus Garden
Created by Rita Winkler - My Art, My Shop -by Rita ... Where Every Stroke Speaks of Joy and Inclusion
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Rita Winkler - My Art, My Shop -by Rita ... Where Every Stroke Speaks of Joy and Inclusion

Toronto, Canada

Wescover creator since 2023
My name is Rita. I have Down syndrome. Come see my world of color and imagination. I paint original watercolors that will make you smile!

Rita Winkler was born in 1987 with Down syndrome in Calgary, Alberta, and lived there until 2003 when the family moved to Toronto after the death of Rita's father Jay. As a child, she learned some sign language to compensate for delayed speech. After graduation from high school, Rita went to DANI, an organization which is helping people with disabilities. At DANI, she discovered her passion for art. Visit https://www.ritawinkler.art/

In the past few years, Rita flourished as an artist, painting how she sees life through her own eyes. Alongside creating paintings, she also likes to paint birthday cakes and create birthday cards.

In 2021, a publishing company approached her family, and with the help of her mother, Helen Winkler, and her uncle, Mark Winkler, from New York, they co-authored an educational picture book entitled, My Art, My World. https://www.ritawinkler.art/my-book/ The book shows how she views her life through paintings and teaches inclusion. The book received positive reviews, including a star in Kirkus Reviews.

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8 Creator reviews

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Chris Scordo

November 16, 2023
Completely pleased with the original painting "Moon and Stars for Friends" by Rita Winkler. The computer does not do her talent justice. Like much of her work this expressionistic water color piece comes straight frame her heart in a dreamy playful landscape of rich vibrant pigments which seem to defy color theory by creating harmonious relationships between shades and tints that would normally clash. The effect is delightful and inspiring. The natural white linen substrate provides warmth and texture while holding the color like a new lover. The finish is matte except for a constellation of dancing iridescent stars and moons that seem to float off the page catching just enough light to make you look twice. A subtle effect that adds a touch of movement and a dash of bling. The standard smooth black beveled wood frame is classic and its width along with the white mat border spacing are just right to draw attention to the piece without over powering the art.
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Louis Rifkin

August 20, 2023
I have been following Rita's art work for many years and have noticed the amazing change in quality and subtlety of her subject matter and colour usage. Excellent & intriguing.
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Esther Yermus

August 18, 2023
All of Rita's works are filled with insight and creativity. We have many of Rita's pieces in our home (some purchased, some gifted), and they brighten every room!
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Tonya Fox

August 18, 2023
I have been a fan of Rita Winkler's art for the past couple of years with a few of her paintings already hanging in my home. She is one of my favorite artists...I love her use of color, the way she sees the world and tells a story through her art. Her paintings make my home happier and more beautiful and I am so glad to be able to purchase from such an impressive selection on this website, Wescover! I just ordered three more paintings and am starting a new list to order again!!
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Harold Slazer

August 16, 2023
I think art should mean something, tell a story and with Rita Winkler's work you get that. Seeing the World through Rita's eyes and art gives my friends and guest great joy. This piece hangs in my study, I've given many of her animal prints as gifts to new parents and friends. There is something magical about the World she creates.
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Marci Rose

August 16, 2023
Rita’s work is creative, imaginative and shares her perspective on life. She is tremendously gifted! I commissioned her for a piece of art and I love it!!!
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Tammy Greenwald

August 14, 2023
Rita is a talented artist who has been able to create and personalize photos! Rita took photos of my pets and wedding and was able to add so much life and excitement in her representation. I look forward to having Rita work on more pieces for me.
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Fabiana Bacchini

August 13, 2023
I absolutely love Rita’s art pieces. I have purchased several pieces for my home. They bring so much joy! Rita also created a custom card for my charitable organization and everyone loves the cards.
Ordering and shipping was very easy and quick. Highly recommend!
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