Contemporary Artists of Colorado

Saturday, November 27, 2021

Poppies Fine Art Print "Batik Poppies Canvas Print" by Carol Nelson Fine Art

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Bear Painting, Native American Myth “How Butterflies Came to Be” by Colorado Artist Nancee Jean Busse, Painter of the American West

This painting is the seventh piece in my Native American Myth series.

36"x24" Acrylic on Yupo Mounted to Canvas Board /Available

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Abstract Art, Mixed Media, Contemporary Art "RENEWAL” by Intuitive Artist Joan Fullerton

We are on the precipice of new growth; a whole new chapter is being created.

40" x 30" x 2" Acrylic on Canvas

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Friday, November 26, 2021

Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Painting, Colorado Landscape, Fine Art Oil Painting “River Journey” by Colorado Contemporary Fine Artist Jody Ahrens

Private sunny meadows like this are around every corner in Colorado’s Back Country. Sit quietly under a tree for a bit and you won’t believe how noisy this place gets when all the residents forget you are there. Even if you can’t see them, you can identify all the critters around you by their individual chattering's. You might want to quietly leave if you hear the grunts or bawls of a bear clunking through the woods. They can get cranky.

16"x24" Oil on Panel/ Available

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Thursday, November 25, 2021

Native American Folklore Art,Colorful Contemporary Wildlife Art Painting , Native American Art,“WHEN COYOTE WAS BLUE" by Colorado Artist Nancee Jean Busse, Painter of the American West

This is the 6th painting in my Native American Tales series. Each one depicts an animal that plays the starring role in a piece of animal folklore. Some stories resonate with strong visual imagery and those are the ones I want to paint. All I could find of this tale was a couple of sentences and no tribe of origin. But the picture that it created in my head was unforgettable. So I adapted and retold the story below, according to my interpretation. Prints are available. I'm hanging on to the originals for now while I finish out the series.

36"x24"

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Abstract Landscape, Trees, Contemporary Painting, "Red Woods" by Carol Nelson Fine Art

This is another of my tree collage pieces I did as a demo at a recent workshop. The colors are super saturated and bright. The use of complimentary reds and greens contributes to the vibrant color scheme.

9"x12"x.75" Mixed Media on Panel

$300

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Wednesday, November 24, 2021

Abstract Art, Tree Bark Digitally Enhanced Original Photography "Beetle Writing #22" by Kit Hedman

This original piece of art is the result of digitally enhancing my own original photo of tree bark.

Fine Art Prints are available in a variety of substrates and sizes.

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Boarding House Studio Galleries

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Mixed Media Figurative Art, Contemporary Art, Portrait, Fine Art For Sale “THE PROMISE” by Intuitive Artist Joan Fullerton

Innocence, protection, the child and the observer. On a daily basis we, the child, seek acceptance and it is given...that is the promise. When we forget this promise, our inner child suffers.

14"x11" Mixed Media on Paper/Available

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Mixed Media Figurative Art, Contemporary Art, Portrait, Fine Art For Sale “THE PROMISE” by Intuitive Artist Joan Fullerton

Tuesday, November 23, 2021

Mixed Media Collage Landscape Painting, "Harvest Moon" © Carol Nelson Fine Art

Several different collage materials contribute to the extraordinary texture in this painting including copper, specialty collage papers, textured wallpaper, and Egyptian papyrus. The 20" x 60" size makes a strong statement over a bed or sofa.

20"x60"x1.5" Mixed Media on Canvas Mixed Media on Panel/Available

$2950

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Native American Folklore Art,Contemporary Western Art ,Equine Painting "SITTING BULL'S DANCING HORSE" by Colorado Landscape Artist Nancee Jean Busse

In the 1880s Sitting Bull joined Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show. He traveled all over the country and saw many things, but wearied of the white man’s ways. He went back to the Standing Rock Reservation in North Dakota to be with his Hunkpapa people. Before he left the Wild West Show, Buffalo Bill gifted him with his favorite show horse which could do many tricks.

After returning to the Reservation, Sitting Bull became the center of the Ghost Dance movement, which the white men thought was the signal for a great uprising. The Ghost Dance Movement was really a religion of despair. It gave hope to people who had been deprived of their land, their food sources, and their connection to their own ancestry.

On a winter day in 1890 43 Indian police were sent to arrest Sitting Bull for his involvement in the Ghost Dance Movement. When they dragged him out of his teepee a commotion began, and when it was over 15 people lay dead or dying, among them Sitting Bull.

When Sitting Bull’s dancing horse heard the battle, it thought it was back in the circus at the Wild West Show. It began dancing and prancing and raising up on its back legs, bowing and curtsying and doing all of the tricks it had been taught. All who witnessed this thought that the horse was possessed because it danced through a hail of bullets and was never hit. The horse still danced for a while after the massacre ended and until the scene was silent. It had honored its master in the only way it knew.

Native American Legend,Equine Art Painting,Sitting Bull

36"x24" Acrylic on Yupo

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Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Painting, Colorado Landscape, Fine Art Oil Painting “Up Monument Canyon” by Colorado Contemporary Fine Artist Jody Ahrens

A peek at one of the most spectacular canyons in the Colorado National Monument from the valley floor below. Most tourists rarely see this view.

16"x22" Oil on Panel/ Available

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Saturday, November 20, 2021

Mixed Media Abstract Landscape Painting, Contemporary Art "Solitude" by Carol Nelson

This abstracted collage landscape is on a light weight canvas and fits beautifully on a door. The sides are painted, so framing is not necessary.

18"x18"x.75" Mixed Media on Canvas /Available

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Native American Legend, Bison Art Painting "How The Bison Got His Hump" by Nancee Jean Busse, Painter of the American West

Western Wildlife,Contemporary Bison painting

I’m currently completing a series of 6 paintings based on Native American legends.

This painting is based on the legend: How the Bison Got His Hump. Here’s my retelling:

In the beginning days, the bison didn’t have a hump. He was fast and sleek and ran across the prairie having so much fun that he cared for nothing else. He didn’t notice (or didn’t care about) any small creature that got in his way. He trampled the birds and their fragile nests, he trampled the field mice, and the squirrels, and the foxes, and the rabbits. He crushed the flowers and the tender leaves that fed the prairie creatures. All of the creatures begged him to stay away, but Bison didn’t listen to them. He was having too much fun!

The birds and other small animals cried so loud that Great Mother heard them. She ran ahead of Bison and said, “You should be ashamed of yourself!” She hit him on the back with a stick, and Bison hunched up his shoulders and lowered his big head, to ward off another blow. But Great Mother didn’t hit him again. She said, “From now on you will always have a hump on your back and you will always carry your head low because of your shame.”

So this is why Bison has a hump, and why sometimes you see a happy bird or two on the back of a bison.

36"x24" Acrylic on Yupo//Available

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Friday, November 19, 2021

Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Painting,Colorado Landscape, Fine Art Oil Painting,“Stormy Dusk” by Colorado Contemporary Fine Artist Jody Ahrens

In this harsh world of frigid winters, scorching summers, high winds and erosion, survival is dependent on adapting and being flexible. Something like our world.

16"x24" Oil on Panel/ Available

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Thursday, November 18, 2021

Mixed Media Abstract Painting, Contemporary Art "Crossroads" by Carol Nelson

36"x36"x1.5" Mixed Media on Canvas /Available

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Native American Folklore Art Native American Art,Wildlife Bear Painting "THE LEGEND OF AURORA BOREALIS" by Nancee Jean Busse, Painter of the American West

This is part of a series of 6 paintings based on Native American legends.

This painting is based on the legend: How the Aurora Borealis Came to Be.

Here’s my retelling:

After the great flood, the planet tipped on its axis, plunging the North into long periods of darkness. In the North there lived a group of people who had been spared from the flood. But when they could no longer see the sun or feel its warmth, they became sad and afraid; cold and hungry.

The Great Mother felt compassion for the People and told them to gather their belongings and walk south, where the sun would shine and provide bounty and warmth. But because there was no light and little food, many of the people perished on the dark, cold journey south.

In a stroke of genius the Great Mother covered the top of the world with mountains and hills made of ice crystals. The ice crystals captured the sun’s rays and reflected them into the black sky and so illuminated the nomads’ path. They could then journey south under the shifting, humming rainbow of light and became the forerunners of many of the great tribes of North America.

But the white bear stayed in the Great North. He stayed because he loved the beauty of the inky darkness, the music of whale song and sea birds, and the deep comfort of solitude.

36"x24"Acrylic on Yupo

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Wednesday, November 17, 2021

Contemporary Intuitive Abstract Painting "Uncertain Times" by Intuitive Artist Joan Fullerton

12"x9"x.75" Mixed Media on Cradled Panel/Available

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Abstract Art, Tree Bark Digitally Enhanced Original Photography "Beetle Writing #24" by Kit Hedman

This original piece of art is the result of digitally enhancing my own original photo of tree bark.

Fine Art Prints are available in a variety of substrates and sizes.

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Boarding House Studio Galleries

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Denver, Co 80203

Tuesday, November 16, 2021

Pine Tree, Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Painting,Colorado Landscape, Fine Art Oil Painting,“Solitary Pine” by Colorado Contemporary Fine Artist Jody Ahrens

One solitary pine tree stands alone on this remote dirt road, like a Great Ruler surveying his subjects below. Farmlands stretch out in the distance, protected by a range of barren mountains beyond. That’s wild horse country on the other side … this is bear country on this side, and happy, oblivious families live in between.

22"x18" Oil on Panel/ Available

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Native American Legend Raven Art Painting "Why Raven is Black" by Painter of the American West Nancee Jean Busse

This painting is the 5th painting in a series inspired by Native American legends.
These works bring me back to my illustration roots. I love painting the visual imagery of a colorful narrative.

Native American legends are colorful and full of life and the natural world.
I paint these uniformly: all are the 36x24 and all are painted on Yupo mounted to gatorboard. I love indulging my love of detail and "close work.

The legend that inspired this painting is retold HERE

36"x24"Acrylic on Yupo

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Cold Wax, Mixed Media Abstract Painting, Contemporary Art "Puzzle in Blues" by Carol Nelson

FRESH OFF THE EASEL

I continue to explore the medium of oil and cold wax. I like adding collage elements to the design. This painting is far from my normal palette of warm colors, but it is a soothing collection of blues and browns.

24"x12"x1.5" Oil and Cold Wax on Panel /Available

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Saturday, November 13, 2021

Contemporary Landscape Art, Abstract Painting for Sale "Just Molehills” by Intuitive Artist Joan Fullerton

FRESH OFF THE EASEL

This Cape Cod Workshop demonstration sold to a student in the class.

22"x15"x.75" Acrylic on Paper

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Raven, Contemporary Abstract Bird Painting "Raven Totem 2" by Colorado Artist Nancee Jean Busse

Raven Totem 2, Acrylic on Canvas mounted on Gatorboard, 40x30. This is my second big raven totem painting. I began the first as a way to use up old paint on my palette and scraps of linen that I didn't feel like stretching. I fell in love with allowing myself to paint with more imagination and zero stress. These paintings don't have to look like anything other than what they are. Plus, for me, Raven has powerful magic.

40"x30"x1.5 Acrylic on Canvas /Available

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Holiday Art Release, Winter Aspens 2021, Abstract Aspen Tree Painting “Dare to Dream” by International Contemporary Artist Kimberly Conrad

FRESH OFF THE EASEL

The 2021 Winter Aspens Collection is full of magic and whimsy and is titled “Fly Me to the Moon” in loving memory of my furry soulmate, Mr Baxter who flew to the moon on 9.27.21

“Fly me to the Moon” was our special song, and I placed a moon and a star in each piece.

Some are obvious, and others tucked into the bark of a tree.

Grief is a journey, and begs for an outlet. I poured my heart and many tears into this magical series of small works. May this painting carry love and a sprinkle of magic from my home to yours.

6"x4" Acrylic on 140 lb watercolor paper. Available Framed or unframed on my website.

The color in the unframed image is accurate. In the framed image, the color is distorted due to the glare of the glass.

Framed size is 13"x11"x1"

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Abstract Painting, Mixed Media “CREEK BED” by Colorado Mixed Media Artist Carol Nelson

This very organic painting, with pebbles and sticks, reminds me of a creek bed.

24"x18"x1.5" Mixed Media on Panel/Available

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Friday, November 12, 2021

Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Painting,Colorado Landscape, Fine Art Oil Painting,“Hibernation” by Colorado Contemporary Fine Artist Jody Ahrens

The deer and elk migrated weeks ago to the warmer valley below. The animals that stay behind will find a cozy place under the snow to hibernate, fish will live comfortably under the ice and aspens shed their leaves. Occasionally a wind breaks the winter silence as it whistles through the tree tops. The tall pines sway back and forth, adding a soft rhythmic creaking to the gentle sounds of Winter.

16"x22" Oil on Panel/ Available

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Thursday, November 11, 2021

Abstract Painting, Mixed Media “EARTH ELEMENTS” by Colorado Mixed Media Artist Carol Nelson

This sophisticated collage has many textured and patterned elements. Of interest, is the finish, which is both shiny and matte, adding another intriguing factor. It’s unusual dimensions (tall and thin) make it an easy decorator choice.

36"x6"x1.5" Mixed Media on Panel/Available

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Contemporary Bird Fine Art Painting, “RAVEN TOTEM 3, LAPIS LAZULI” by Colorado Artist Nancee Jean Busse, Painter of the American West

Ravens hold a special place in my heart. I love to paint them, both realistically and interpretively. This painting is the third in a series of raven "totems:" interpretations of ravens as spirit guides. This one is vibrant and full of joy and mischief. I painted her in rich blues and violets with bright accents.

56"x24" Acrylic on Canvas/Available

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Wednesday, November 10, 2021

Contemporary Landscape Art, Abstract Landscape Painting “Still Water” by Intuitive Artist Joan Fullerton

FRESH OFF THE EASEL

Framed in a natural wood floater frame.

24"x24"x.75" Mixed Media on Cradled Panel

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Abstract Landscape, Watercolor "Planet Hot and Cold" by Kit Hedman

Watercolor on paper
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Tuesday, November 9, 2021

Still Life Floral Painting, Alstroemeria, Flower Painting, Fine Art “Baby’s Breath” by Colorado Artist Nancee Jean Busse

I only paint about one still life each year. It's not that I don't like painting them, but it seems that my landscapes flow more easily. When I do paint a still life, I love to choose something wonderfully complex and interesting. I loved painting a vase of white flowers to challenge myself to create subtle masses that made sense to the eye. Alstroemeria and baby's breath loaded into a clear glass vase gave communicated a fresh, sophisticated purity.

24"x24" Acrylic on Canvas Board/Available

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Abstract Painting, Mixed Media “Squared Away” by Colorado Mixed Media Artist Carol Nelson

This is a heavily textured collage done in acrylic with various papers, tyvek, and foils. Price includes shipping in the US.

12"x12"x1.5" Mixed Media on Canvas/Available

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Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Painting, Colorado Landscape, Fine Art Oil Painting,“No City Lights” by Colorado Contemporary Fine Artist Jody Ahrens

This lovely meadow is on the outskirts of a community that is still blessed with lots of natural open space. It’s horse country … it’s fishing country or just simply meandering in the riparian areas on foot. At night, there are a jillion stars … and out here, a jillion is a real number.

14"x18" Oil on Panel/ Available

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Monday, November 8, 2021

Holiday Art Release, Winter Aspens 2021, Abstract Aspen Tree Painting "DANCING IN THE MOONLIGHT II" by International Contemporary Artist Kimberly Conrad

FRESH OFF THE EASEL

The 2021 Winter Aspens Collection is full of magic and whimsy and is titled “Fly Me to the Moon” in loving memory of my furry soulmate, Mr Baxter who flew to the moon on 9.27.21

“Fly me to the Moon” was our special song, and I placed a moon and a star in each piece.

Some are obvious, and others tucked into the bark of a tree.

Grief is a journey, and begs for an outlet. I poured my heart and many tears into this magical series of small works. May this painting carry love and a sprinkle of magic from my home to yours.

7"x5" Acrylic on 140 lb watercolor paper. Available Framed or unframed.

The color in the unframed image is accurate. In the framed image, the color is distorted due to the glare of the glass.

Framed size is 13"x11"x1"

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Visit https://www.kimberlyconradcontemporaryart.com/ to view more of my work.

Saturday, November 6, 2021

Original Colorado Landscape Painting With Eagle "Uncompahgre Gold" by Colorado Artist Nancee Jean Busse, Painter of the American West

When my painting studio faced south toward the Gunnison River I was able to watch waterfowl fly the canyon every day. Geese, ducks, herons, eagles, and sandhill cranes flew over that waterway and I enjoyed watching them every day. The eagles were always impressive!

Acrylic on Canvas 12"x30"/sold

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Oil and Cold Wax Abstract Painting, "Beach Highway", by Carol Nelson Fine Art

Here is another attempt at using oil and cold wax medium. I am finding it is not that easy to master. There are wonderful effects, however, that are not achievable in other mediums.

11"x14" Oil and Cold Wax on Paper/Available

$400

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Contemporary Art, Abstract Fine Art Painting “Unscripted” by Intuitive Artist Joan Fullerton

FRESH OFF THE EASEL

This Cape Cod Workshop collage demonstration sold to a student in the class.

24"x18"x2" Mixed Media on Canvas

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