Saturday, July 5, 2025

July 4th Special on Mystical Snowy Night In the Mountains is Almost Over

Mystical Snowy Night in the Mountains
 acrylic on board varnished in satin
34″x46″ (36″x48″ framed)
 
 

 
I live in the San Juan Mountains in Colorado. The pristine wilderness of these mountains is awe inspiring anytime of the year. But in the Winter, when the snow blankets these Rocky Mountains, the scenery is Mystical. The mountains look immaculate, untouched, frigid yet breathtakingly beautiful and full of mystery. The skies here are filled with what seems like an infinite numbers of stars shinning brightly on a clear night. 
 

With my painting, I wanted to share the type of enchantment that you get filled with in childhood when you see something spectacular. Here in Colorado the scenery can bring an adult back to that place back in time when the world seemed full of Magic and Mystery. All of that is still here, tucked away in the mountains.

Above, I am hiking in the Snowy Rockies while backpacking along the 4Pass Loop. Its times like these that have revealed to me the pristine scenery that inspired my painting which was a magnificent journey in itself. Take a look a the few photos below that offer a glimpse into how the painting came to be.
 

Process - from an intricate pencil sketch to a burst of color in the under painting to a refined image with thousands of intricate lines and details.


 
Below are fun details for all the lovers of Blue, of Night Skies, of Snowy Mountains, of Painting and Drawing and Everything Else you see here, including the Deep Sea in the the Starry Night! While I painted the night sky, I bean to see how its unexplored depth paralleled our deep seas. The world above and below become one for me in some ways while I explored the cosmos in this large painting.
 
 

 
With this Wintry scene, I set out to create a landscape that can awaken a sense of enchantment that we experience in childhood. As we grow older, oftentimes the realities of life and/or some of the struggles we encounter along the way but hopefully conquer, can close the door to that part of ourselves but also hopefully not forever. 
 

I find that spending time in the outdoors can reawaken that sense of magic that is so good for our spirit. Away from the hustle and bustle, deep in the wilderness or even just on the edge of - if we keep our eyes open - there are many opportunities for brand new experiences that inspire joy and contentment. The night sky, among the mysterious, might mountains is one encounter with nature that I can never get enough of. When my 5 year old son told me this was his favorite painting, I knew I achieved my goal with it, maybe that is why I love it so much and hope that it lands in a home where it can be loved as much as my family loves it. https://www.kasiapolkowskashop.com/product/winters-mountain-magic/
 
 



Thursday, July 3, 2025

Check Out My Flexible Monthly Payment Plan and 4th of July SALE

All Original Paintings (Medium and Large) as well as (Small Affordable Artworks) as well as remaining Prints and Stickers are on Sale and available via my Flexible Monthly Payment Plan, scroll down to see an example of my agreement for the plan. 

See All Available Artwork Here: https://www.kasiapolkowskashop.com/product-category/paintings-drawings/

The additional 10%Off Coupon can be applied by Returning Customers (anyone who has purchased any item from the shop, even stickers or anyone who has taken on Online or In-Studio Class). The code is AGAIN

New customers can use the code if they purchase any two items (ex. a painting and a print but the code discount will only be applied to the painting).

Below are a few examples of the works that are included in the special.


 My last Southwestern Night Sky Painting is part of the Sale: https://www.kasiapolkowskashop.com/product/saguaro-night-24x36-25-5x37-5-framed/
 
I hope that if you have been on the look out for new art, that this 4th of July Special will allow you to get the perfect new piece to brighten up your home or office. Remember that all art is always available via my Flexible Monthly Payment Plan - after first payment, the artwork is shipped to the buyer. The plan is set up through me so there is no interest and its pretty simple. Take a look at the one page agreement below. This is what I use to sell most of my paintings from the largest pieces in my studio to even much smaller ones that may only be $200 each. For smaller art, the payments can be as low as $25 and larger works $100 and up. The initial payment is often larger to help cover the shipping costs. Email kpolkowska@gmai.com with any questions.

 
This painting is listed at a very lucrative price with free US shipping: https://www.kasiapolkowskashop.com/product/winters-mountain-magic/
 
If you are looking for a warmer feel but are still a night sky lover, check out this nicely sized work: https://www.kasiapolkowskashop.com/product/luminescent-night-above-the-sunflower-meadow-23-5x47-5-framed-copy-2/
 

Friday, June 20, 2025

Summer Solstice Super Special with Free US Shipping and a Free Bonus Large Art Print

Summer Solstice Night Symphony, acrylic painting on art board, 40″x20″ (41.5″x21.5″ framed), 2024 (Free Limited Edition Giclee Art Print included only during Solstice Special  – unframed print measures 16”x24”)
Available Here: https://www.kasiapolkowskashop.com/product/summer-solstice-night-symphony-40x20-41-5x21-5-framed/ Free US Shipping is also included as well as the sweet discount on this large, custom framed painting.

As you can see above, this painting has one of my favorite color palettes. I am standing here at my private Mystic Valley Sculpture Park in Mosca, Colorado next to my 7ft tall sculpture 'Artemis'. My partner Kyle sculptured the owl form while I designed and created the hand cut stained glass mosaic along with all the handmade ceramic tiles I created in my home studio. Those blues and greens are so yummy in the summer!



This painting is inspired by incredible views of the milky way that can be experienced in remote regions of the Mountain West during the Summer months when the alpine landscape is lush and green. I’ve included a few photos from such a place - a local hike here in Pagosa Springs that I enjoy last year with a friend. It’s called Fourmile Falls and the view and vegetation along the 8 mile trail are breathtaking. We might backpack here with the kids this summer to check out the night sky in one of the meadows in the photos included here.

 











Below is a the Bonus Giclee Art Print that will be included with the painting during the Summer Solstice Super Special. It is a large print measuring 16"x24" (This is an added $115 value).


Below is an example of how it can look framed.

Here is a link to the individual print with more details: https://www.kasiapolkowskashop.com/product/pre-order-empyrean-night-symphony-limited-edition-giclee-print-16x24/


Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Affordable Art Release

These 11 paintings are part of my exploration of a magenta and turquoise combination colored mountainous landscapes under the stars. Its a series of where I paint a similar compositions in a set color palette playing with new ideas. The color palette evolved from a combination of both colors to then separating them and finally going up in size to explore the theme further. 

Cosmic Pagosa Night I, acrylic on canvas, 20″x16″ (21″x17″ includes a black floating frame), 2025

Available Here: https://www.kasiapolkowskashop.com/product/cosmic-pagosa-night-i-21x17-framed-special-affordable-art-release/ 

Due to the nature of this playful, experimental process I am offering all the paintings that come out of the project at a very competitive rate, much lower than any framed painting in those sizes that I've ever painted. The large paintings are listed for about a 1/3 of a typical painting this size which would be $885 while the small ones in this size would typically be about $295 but they are listed in the range of $95 to $125. I hope that this gives the opportunity to folks to get a nice size painting for an unusual price - US shipping included plus a couple of vinyl art stickers! See all the paintings from this series here: https://www.kasiapolkowskashop.com/product-category/small-paintings/ If you are looking for something a little bit larger in the medium to large range visit this section of my Online Art Shop: https://www.kasiapolkowskashop.com/product-category/paintings-drawings/

San Juan Summer Night I, acrylic on canvas, 10″x8″ (11″x9″ includes a wood patterned floating frame), 2025 ~SOLD

I've come up with this project while working to design an exciting painting class that I will be teaching at my art studio in Pagosa Springs as well as in Mosca, Colorado near the Great Sand Dunes National Park. There may be an Online Version coming at the end of 2025 as well!

San Juan Summer Night IV, acrylic on canvas, 10″x8″ (11″x9″ includes a wood patterned floating frame), 2025


The paintings are priced to sell and this means that they are already listed for the lowest possible price. These paintings will not be listed on a SALE price as some of my other work is occasionally where there is a certain added discount to the Original price. Even thought these are not marked as a Sale Item, the Discounted price is as listed since this is part of my Affordable Art Release. Any questions? Please email Kasia at kpolkowska@gmail.com


San Juan Summer Night VIII, acrylic on canvas, 10″x8″ (11″x9″ includes a wood patterned floating frame), 2025


San Juan Summer Night VI, acrylic on canvas, 10″x8″ (11″x9″ includes a wood patterned floating frame), 2025 ~SOLD


San Juan Summer Night II, acrylic on canvas, 10″x8″ (11″x9″ includes a wood patterned floating frame), 2025


San Juan Summer Night V, acrylic on canvas, 10″x8″ (11″x9″ includes a wood patterned floating frame), 2025
Available Here: https://www.kasiapolkowskashop.com/product/san-juan-summer-night-v-11x9-framed-affordable-art-release-special-2/


San Juan Summer Night VIII, acrylic on canvas, 10″x8″ (11″x9″ includes a wood patterned floating frame), 2025 ~SOLD


San Juan Summer Night V, acrylic on canvas, 10″x8″ (11″x9″ includes a wood patterned floating frame), 2025


San Juan Summer Night III, acrylic on canvas, 10″x8″ (11″x9″ includes a wood patterned floating frame), 2025 
Available Here: https://www.kasiapolkowskashop.com/product/san-juan-summer-night-iii-11x9-framed-affordable-art-release-special/


Cosmic Pagosa Night II, acrylic on canvas, 20″x16″ (21″x17″ includes a black floating frame), 2025

Monday, June 9, 2025

Festival of the Arts in Pagosa Springs


Over the weekend, I participated in the Pagosa Springs Festival of the Arts. It was a treat to have such a great event put on here in the beautiful mountain town where I live. It was a successful festival and I look forward to being back at it again next Summer! Thank you all for coming out to support the Arts!

If you missed the event, you can still shop online for any artwork that is still available: https://www.kasiapolkowskashop.com/