"Fancy Dance" by Karla Nolan, watercolor and ink

Okay, I'll be up front.  I do not plan to sell this painting.  It was extremely time consuming to paint, full of detail, which is not my usual modus operandus.  I went to the Northern Colorado Pow Wow a couple of weeks ago with my husband and then with my young granddaughter.  I love a pow wow.  The color, the spirit, the dancing, the drumming, nothing is quite like it.  So I attempted to capture a second of the fancy dance, I was diligent in my effort, and I am so happy with it!  Yaay! 

"Southwest Panorama in Reds" by Karla Nolan, watercolor on paper

There is something about the colors of the cliffs, hills, mesas, and mountains in the Southwest United States that is so intriguing to me.  There is no one shade of red involved, instead there are underlying purples, oranges, yellows, browns.  Usually there is a bright blue sky with incoming storms fully in view when observing the clouds.  I love it here in Colorado and also seeing the view in Utah, New Mexico and Arizona. 

"Southwest Panorama in Reds", 11.5"x22" watercolor on paper, $195 includes s/h in continental U.S., Paypal accepted, contact me for more information at KarlaNolan@gmail.com

"Another Look at Red Mountain" by Karla Nolan, unframed oil pastel painting

My first attempt at painting with oil pastels.  A repeat subject.  Red Mountain the southwestern part of the state of Colorado.  I painted with soft pastels for years and occasionally yearn to return to them.  However, oil pastels beckoned because we were going on vacation and they were easier to haul.  Yet another experiment for me.  And since I am crazy over this particular subject, it was a fun and very educational experience.  I just love Colorado!

"Another Look at Red Mountain", 12"x9" unframed oil pastel painting on sanded paper, write me at KarlaNolan@gmail.com for more information

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"Chilis of New Mexico", framed painting on glass by Karla Nolan

Recently I've had renewed interest in my framed paintings on glass from a few Daily Painters website visitors, so I thought I'd acquaint you with my "Chilis of New Mexico" -- yes, hot and spicy, habenero, Anaheim, Poblano, jalapeno -- you name it, any of them could be in this painting!  Unfortunately, try as I may, the heat of the chilis wipes me out, it's an embarrassment to see!  Oh well, I still love the Mexican foods! 

"Chilis of New Mexico", 9"x12" (measured edge to edge glass) in black frame, $325 includes s/h in continental U.S., Paypal accepted, click button below or write me for more information at KarlaNolan@gmail.com

Thanks for viewing my art!  Greetings from Fort Collins, Colorado

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