Autumn Crescent Moon ~ Framed Painting

Autumn Crescent Moon, acrylic on board, 23″x47″ (25″x49″ framed), 2022

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I'm so happy to see this new painting beautifully, custom framed by my partner Kyle - hugs thanks to him fr helping my work have such a clean, professional look!

This painting makes me think of all the different aspects of fall that I love here in the San Juan Mountains of Southern Colorado where I live. The vast, expansive views with varied shrubbery and trees that roll into awe inspiring high peaks all veiled in warm, moody colors is one of the most visually stimulating scenes for me as an artist. Autumn is so fleeting and so full of mixed feelings, the beauty of the season helps me to cope with the end of Summer and the quickly approaching, cooler and less colorful Winter. I am still savoring the magical Summer season but this year it just really feels like its slipping away faster than ever. But fall is on the way and this type of scenery is food for my soul. The overwhelming beauty of the season here in Colorado is what I aimed to capture here.

Autumn Arrives Early in my Studio Part II

Autumn Crescent Moon, acrylic on board, 23″x47″ (25″x49″ framed soon), 2022

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As I mentioned in my last post, July here in Pagosa Springs, Colorado has been a pretty wet month which also brought a bit of an afternoon chill with each dose of moisture. This naturally made me think of fall as it almost seemed like it was in the air. This is one of my three new paintings expressing my love and awe of the upcoming, colorful, vibrant display in the mountains.

 

Starry Sky Above the Peaks

 

Starry Sky Above the Peaks, acrylic on board, 6″x8″, 2022

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This is an original acrylic painting inspired by a star-filled night over the San Juan Mountains of Southern Colorado. It is not actually of a specific location though so I hope that these mountains can also be a reminder to someone of any mountain range where they have experienced a beautiful night sky.

 

 

New Minie Mountainscapes

Violaceous Night, 8"x6", 2022 A~SOLD

At the beginning of this year I began a new series of small paintings: 6"x8", 6"x12" and 8"x10". These are the first 5 of the group. I plan to paint another 6-9 for this series. Then I'll choose a group to display at a local gallery here in Pagosa Springs. The rest of them will be made available via my Online Art Shop. See my currently Available Art Here

Starry Night Above Pagosa Springs, 6"x12", 2022 ~SOLD

 

Pink Swirls Above the Mountains, 6"x12", 2022 ~SOLD

Mystical Starry Night, 6"x8", 2022 ~SOLD

Crystal Clear Night Sky, 6"x8", 2022 ~ SOLD

 

Wintery Moonrise

 Wintery Moonrise

 acrylic painting with acrylic markers and black ink on board

finished in gloss varnish

8″x6″x3/4″ 2021
SOLD

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Winter is quickly approaching in many parts of the US. Over the last month, I’ve been watching dustings of snow gather on the nearby mountain peaks here in Colorado. I’ve been feeling the chill in the air. I’ve been daydreaming of admiring the pristine scenes of the beautiful, white Rockies. I’ve also been seeing incredible moon-rises, emerging from behind the mountains. So I sat down in the studio and put these fun impressions together and this little painting emerged. I hope that someone connects with this scene as much as I do or maybe more =)

 

 

 

 

Opal Lake – A Fairyland

Opal Lake – A Fairyland, acrylic on board, 18″x24″, 2021 ~SOLD
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This painting is inspired by Opal Lake here in Pagosa Springs, Colorado where I live.

The hike up to Opal Lake is a local treasure. It is a gentle couple mile walk up through a beautiful forest which is perfect for our little family. The hike is short and easy but when you catch the landscape under the right light, the views equal those of places that may require a more extraneous, longer hike.

Me and my younger son Wesley at Opal Lake

I love when nature is accessible to as many people as possible and this hike offers the magic of remote mountains. It is referred to as the Jewel of the Southern San Juans. The colors and the varied vegetation of the landscape gives the feeling of being in another world, in a Fairyland.

Angle view of the painting.

The sun hitting the gloss finish of the varnished painting.

Detail.

Another detail.

One more detail =)

Its always a challenge to capture the spirit of the finished painting so I try to photograph them from different angles and often in different light.

My partner Kyle holding up the painting in our backyard =)

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A Wintry Night Sky Over Pagosa Peak Painting

 

A Wintry Night Sky Over Pagosa Peak 

acrylic on board, 18″x24″, 2021

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This painting is inspired by the mountain view along the trail across the road from where I live in Pagosa Springs, Colorado. This is where I take my kids for little forest walks. Its a beautiful trail any time of the year. 

 

 

But anytime after it would snow, the snow covered pines are completely mesmerizing. 

 

 

I haven’t actually walked out there at night but there is a window right by my bed that looks toward the forest  where this trail is. I often look out at night and am blown away by the number and high density of stars above. This part of Colorado has the most incredible night sky. With this painting, I wanted to share this part of my daily inspiration and I hope that it will find a home with someone who loves the unique beauty of fresh snow with a sprinkle of a million stars.

 Angle view. The board has a wooden edge that is 2" deep. It has a gloss varnish applied to it.

 

 

Detail shot in natural light outside. The painting is done with layers of acrylic wash alternating with detail work created with various thicknesses of acrylic paint markers. It is finished with gloss varnish which creates a shiny, finished look. On the back there is a hook for hanging as well as a certificate of authenticity signed by me - the artist.

 

 My partner Kyle holding the painting in a slightly different light.

Alpenglow Over Pagosa Springs Painting

Alpenglow Over Pagosa Springs

  acrylic painting on board finished in gloss varnish, 12″x24″x2″ 2021 ~SOLD
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I painted this scene back in February a the height of Winter here in Southern Colorado where I live. It was inspired by the beauty of the season's alpenglow effect of the mountains at sunset and sunrise. I find that pink glow so meditative and mesmerizing. The landscape appears so quiets and magical at this time of the day. 

I wanted to express how I feel pulled in by these kind of views by painting a local scene here from Pagosa Springs where I live. The San Juan mountains surround this area and in most parts of the region Pagosa Peak can be seen. I love seeing this beautiful mountain from different angles and it has become a favorite of mine to paint. 

 

 The painting is created on a painter's board that is 2" deep. It is varnished on face and sides with gloss varnish. It has a hook on the back as well as a signed certificate of authenticity. All of my work comes with such a certificate.

Alpenglow Over Pagosa Springs

  acrylic painting on board finished in gloss varnish, 12″x24″x2″ 2021 ~SOLD

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