Beaming Mountain Sunrise III

Beaming Mountain Sunrise III, acrylic on board, 12″x12″x1.5″, 2023 ~SOLD
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This painting is inspired by the vivid atmosphere of a colorfully rising sun in the mountains. From my experience, sunrises seem to be more often subtle so when I catch one that is so bright and magical I know its going to be a special day. For me its an extra treat to witness the brilliantly colored pinks and oranges creating a gentle gradient while a beaming, momentarily pink sun rises quickly from behind the mountains, creating this transient effect.  I love that brief moment when the colors of the landscape become saturated with color after a long night – the mountains change seemingly having no color to having various shades of greens and blues – it is such a lovely sight to see, as fleeting as it may be.

Beaming Mountain Sunrise II

Beaming Mountain Sunrise II, acrylic on board, 12″x12″x1.5″, 2023 ~SOLD
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This painting is inspired by the vivid atmosphere of a colorfully rising sun in the mountains. From my experience, sunrises seem to be more often subtle so when I catch one that is so bright and magical I know its going to be a special day. For me its an extra treat to witness the brilliantly colored pinks and oranges creating a gentle gradient while a beaming, momentarily pink sun rises quickly from behind the mountains, creating this transient effect.  I love that brief moment when the colors of the landscape become saturated with color after a long night – the mountains change seemingly having no color to having various shades of greens and blues – it is such a lovely sight to see, as fleeting as it may be.

3rd Place Winner for Bloom Sculpture

The Art 2C on Havana selection committee has chosen my sculpture titled “Bloom” as the 3^rd Place Winner for the 2022-2024 public art exhibition On Havana Street!  I was told that " “Bloom” is so bright and beautiful on the pad in front of Dickey’s BBQ on Main Street at the Gardens On Havana Shopping Center, 10551 E Garden Dr, Aurora, CO 80012." Seen above is shot of how the sculpture is installed for the 2 year program.

The sculpture was also featured on Aurora TV. Check out the short video below. Bloom can be seen starting 14 seconds into the clip

Autumn Enchantment Paintings

Do you often find yourself daydreaming of Fall Magic? I find that each year, Autumn gifts me with the most beautiful views, unique colors and atmospheres, especially when the sun lights up the golden trees and its fading light creates a never before seen pattern in the sky.

I took the above photo while camping at Twin Lakes, Colorado - one of my favorite spots for fall foliage enjoyment. I love exploring the area as well as just sitting back and taking in these kind of views. Each year's visit is a gift and I always see something new. These photos are from September of 2022 when many of the aspens were peaking in brilliantly warm hues. The yellows gleamed, with hints of orange and the start of the leaves getting a little bit crispy and turning brown before they start dropping to the ground, ending the years' color extravaganza which I look forward to all year and am never disappointed.

With these two Autumn mountain vistas, currently on SALE: https://www.kasiapolkowskashop.com/product-category/paintings-drawings/ , I strove to create an enchanting mountain atmosphere of sunsets/sunrises during the peek fall foliage seen in the surrounding foothills. I take inspiration from magical moments like the evening at Twin Lakes where I caught glimpses of the soft, gentle pinks and yellow accents in the fading light blue sky before darkness sets in. 

Another photos from the same camping trip at Twin Lakes near the foot of Colorado's tallest peak, Mt Elbert. 

Autumn Enchantment II, acrylic painting on board finished in satin varnish, 9″ x 12″
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Autumn Enchantment I, acrylic painting on board finished in satin varnish, 11″ x 14″ 

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Milkyway Above an Aster Meadow

Milkyway Above an Aster Meadow, acrylic on art board, 12"x12"x1.5", 2023 NFS
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I painted this night sky painting for my sister Gosia. We wanted her to come along on a recent Tucson Road Trip with us but she couldn’t make it this time around. So in good spirit we brought her painting with us and it did some sightseeing for her, then we shipped it to her from Arizona. The painting enjoyed a lovely sunset among the Saguaros and even camped with us, then it traveled all the way to New Jersey where it now had a loving home.

 

Beaming Mountain Sunrise I

Beaming Mountain Sunrise I, acrylic on board, 12″x12″x1.5″, 2023 ~SOLD
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This painting is inspired by the vivid atmosphere of a colorfully rising sun in the mountains. From my experience, sunrises seem to be more often subtle so when I catch one that is so bright and magical I know its going to be a special day. For me its an extra treat to witness the brilliantly colored pinks and oranges creating a gentle gradient while a beaming, momentarily pink sun rises quickly from behind the mountains, creating this transient effect.  I love that brief moment when the colors of the landscape become saturated with color after a long night – the mountains change seemingly having no color to having various shades of blue – it is such a lovely sight to see, as fleeting as it may be.

The painting is varnished in satin, has a signed certificate of authenticity on the back as well as a hanging wire. It is painted on a deep 1.5″ artist board that has a painted accent stripe and is varnished just like the front of the painting. It does not need to be framed for display but if the buyer prefers framed art, the painting is a standard size so sourcing a frame should not be too challenging.

Beaming Mountain Sunset IV

Beaming Mountain Sunset IV, acrylic on board, 10″x8″x1.5″, 2023 ~SOLD
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This painting is inspired by a beaming, setting sun in the mountains. I strove to express the unique ambience of that brief magic hour when the colors of the landscape become more intense and vivid. Sometimes some hues seem to only last minutes, maybe less. But they sure make an impression that can often last a lifetime. The atmosphere is just right to intensify all the hues, not just in the sky but in the landscape itself. Its as if someone came by and pointed a magic wand at the view and said ‘Be bright and magical but make it quick!’ Momentarily the landscape feels like its ablaze with warmth and color, creating a nearly unreal scenery.

Summer Solstice Star Show

Summer Solstice Star Show, acrylic on board, 10″x8″x1.5″, 2023 ~SOLD
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This painting is inspired by Summer nights in the Rocky Mountains. Right around the Summer Solstice,  the weather warms up in the high country, the meadows green up and begin to be blanketed by colorful wildflowers. The surrounding mountains are lush and green and full of life. Add a moonless night with clear skies and the sky can be filled with more stars than there are wild flowers in the meadows. I wanted to create a magical, little painting that seems to be bursting with color and mystic found in remote wilderness.