Abstract Painting, Contemporary Art "A Walk in the Park" by Intuitive Artist Joan Fullerton

In our fast-paced, modern world, it is easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of thoughts, and the many distractions that pull us away from the present moment. Developing a state of "mindfulness", purposefully paying attention without judgement, offers us awareness, appreciation of the present moment, and the ability to focus.

To empty your mind and be awake and responsive in the moment takes practice. This state of being allows creative endeavors to occur and if, its a "Walk in the Park."

 24"x24"x.75" Acrylic on Cradled Panel

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Abstract Landscape Painting "Golden Antidote" by Intuitive Artist Joan Fullerton

The restorative power of a walk in nature cannot be denied. We connect with an awareness much larger than our worries and are able to transcend difficulties. I find that art is also powerful in this way. A stage production, engaging music, great literature, or a fine painting, can expand us beyond our human concerns.

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

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Contemporary Impressionist Colorado Landscape Painting, Fine Art Oil Painting, Tree, “Queen of the Plateau” by Colorado Contemporary Fine Artist Jody Ahrens

 

This large single tree growing out of inhospitable rocks looks like an aloof Queen surveying her domain. And like a protective queen, her strong branches offer a nesting place for birds and shade for anyone that comes along.

18"x18" Oil on Panel/ Available

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“Grace” by Colorado Artist, Donna L. Martin

 Grace

“Grace” by Donna L. Martin

 18” X 18” X 1.5”

Original Art

Mixed Media on deep, gallery wrapped canvas, ready to hang.

Happiness cannot be traveled to, owned, earned, worn or consumed. Happiness is the spiritual experience of living every minute with love, grace, and gratitude. ~ Denis Waitley

This painting was created with many, many layers of papers, inks, and acrylic ink.  I created this during the time my dad was dealing with terminal cancer.  I felt the true healing powers of this painting for the grief I was experiencing.  I felt and experienced grace.

This painting is sold, but commissions are welcome.  Contact me via email or follow me on Social Media.  You can also check out my website, https://dmartinfineart.com/.

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"Make a Wish", Original Painting by Colorado Artist, Donna L. Martin

 Make a Wish

8”x 8”

Original Art

Watercolor Batik and Acrylic Ink on gallery depth canvas 

I keep remembering my childhood when the days of summer were coming to an end.  Wandering through a field of dandelions that were about to give up their “clocks” for another year.  I had to find the “perfect one” and make the wish.  A wish and a dream from the heart.  Finally, I would spot it.  The Perfect One.  Inhale in, a deep breath, the wish.  Exhale out, with hope and child-like faith.  The wish.  This painting is a symbolic reminder to never give up.  Deep breaths in, deep breaths out.

This painting is sold, but commissions are welcome.  Please feel free to reach out to me via email my website, or on social media.  I would love to hear from you!

"Love Rises", Original Mixed Media Painting by Colorado Artist, Donna L. Martin

Love Rises

6” X 6”

Original Art

Mixed Media on Cradle Board

What’s the secret? Love rises. Love conquers all.

“Do not fall in love Darling. Rise in Love.” ~ The Dreamer

This piece has many layers of papers, inks, and paint. It has multiple layers of texture, giving it depth and interest.  This piece is sold, but commissions are welcome!  Feel free to contact me with any comments or questions....I'd love to hear from you!

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"Wild Heart", Original Mixed Media Painting by Colorado Artist, Donna L. Martin

 Wild Heart

This was a painting that I thought I had finished. It had been sitting up against the wall for months. When I walked past it not too long ago, I realized it was nowhere near finished. It lacked light and life. I picked it up and began to add to it. I added colors and shapes and tiny details. It came to life in full bloom. Created with abandon and a wild heart!

12 X 12

Mixed Media

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Allegorical, Realism, Surrealism Still-Life Oil Paintings by Paula Peacock

                                 

Lilies with Critters 18" x 24" Oil on Canvas

White isn't just white. I love the challenge of painting white and the search for the subtle colors that hide so well. For me, it's like being on a treasure hunt and having that "ah-ha!" moment of discovery when I find the soft colors hidden within.

Looking closely at this painting you will find the 'critters'; a hummingbird, ladybug, butterfly, and snail who I fondly refer to as Harvey. Harvey was a bit slow in his arrival at the feast. Being fashionably late isn't always popular.

May all that is happy be known to your heart.

Love and Light to you and yours,

Paula 

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'Unbound', 16"x 20", Oil on Canvas, Contemporary Realism Still Life Oil Paintings by Paula Peacock

'Unbound'
by Paula Peacock
16" x 20"
Oil on Canvas

A breath of fresh air! After almost 3 years of my life being consumed and controlled by grief, being prescribed 3 anti-depressants and another drug to control the panic attacks, I have moments of feeling like Paula again. Those moments are stretching out a little longer each day. I’m still grieving and realize I always will. I still have ‘downer days’ but am able to crawl out with a lot of effort.

I’ve also, realize that I’ve been grieving Paula. I missed me being me, being happy, being able to handle whatever life dished out with an attitude of “No sense in worrying about what you can’t change, deal with it and move on”. I couldn’t deal with this one. I blame this faceless, nameless man of not only taking my sons’ life but of taking the lives of me and my daughter. I miss my son, my daughter and myself. What we were is gone. What we will be is yet to come. But, we will be.

I don’t know what happened to make life bearable again. But, I started noticing a difference after completing this painting. The sky is a bit brighter as the sun rises, symbolic of a new day, with the heavyweight of darkness being pushed aside. A beautiful blue butterfly releases the restraints of grief and anger, allowing me the ability to breathe again and to look forward to what the day may bring.

Art was my therapy. Some paintings take on a life of their own and this is one of those. It’s as though this was my last session with the therapist and I graduated. The lock is opened and the suffocating armor is falling away. After all, one can’t wear it forever. It gets rusty. Without realizing it, each sit down at the easel was another therapy session lasting almost 3 years

Art saved me. Art kept me moving forward. It became my purpose. I wish everyone had art. If anything comes of this I would hope that someday, someone will be able to relate to these paintings and sculptures in a much-needed way and be nudged toward healing their broken heart.

Live each day as though it’s all we have and remember to tell your children you love them no matter their age. They will never outgrow hearing it and we should never tire of saying it.

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Original Impressionist Colorado Landscape Painting "SWEET PEA ON THE 34 ROAD CANAL" by Colorado Artist Nancee Jean Busse, Painter of the American West

                                          

 24"x18" Acrylic on Canvas Board/Available

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'Free' Narrative Still life Oil Paintings by Paula Peacock

Free

12" x 16"

Oil on Linen

Pinocchio, the little wooden puppet who wanted to be a normal boy, represents my son in this painting. The controlling strings of this world are severed, the butterflies are angels leading him to a better place. This was the first painting I was able to do from start to finish after learning of my sons' homicide the year before. I cried when I completed it. I felt like I was saying good-bye to him all over again by putting down the paint brush. Something deep down believed that as long as I was painting it he was still here with me. The grieving became fresh again. I had  learned to suppress grief for the outside world and thought I was doing a pretty good job. But, grief is powerful. It refused to stay hidden. I couldn't simply slap on a bandage and expect it to heal

The wounds being exposed, it was yet another long period of time before I painted another piece.

  

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Original Impressionist Colorado Landscape Painting "SWEET PEA ON THE 34 ROAD CANAL" by Colorado Artist Nancee Jean Busse

                                          

 24"x18" Acrylic on Canvas Board/Available

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"Peace Among the Trees", Original Mixed Media/Encaustic Painting by Colorado Artist, Donna L. Martin

"Peace Among the Trees"

This is my newest piece.  It was created after learning about a dear friend who was recently diagnosed with a devastating form of cancer.  Sometimes, after news like that, there are no words.  There was and is so much emotion and so many stages of "grief" after getting the news.  My friend is strong and courageous.  Her roots are planted deep and she will fight this with all she has.  She is walking through this battle with grace and fortitude.  She is truly my hero and my inspiration.  

 

This piece was created with may layers of painted papers, paints, and inks.

It was finished with a layer of beautiful, dreamy, encaustic wax.

This is a small 8 X 8 piece, which I have finished with a simple black floater frame.  It is available.  You can send me an email here with any questions, comments, or if you are interested in purchasing.

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Original Impressionist Colorado Landscape Painting "SWEET PEA ON THE 34 ROAD CANAL" by Colorado Artist Nancee Jean Busse

                                          

 24"x18" Acrylic on Canvas Board/Available

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Original Impressionist Colorado Landscape Painting "SWEET PEA ON THE 34 ROAD CANAL" by Colorado Artist Nancee Jean Busse

                                          

 FRESH OFF THE EASEL

 24"x18" Acrylic on Canvas Board/Available

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'Looking for Me' ~ Contemporary Still Life by Paula Peacock

'Looking for Me'

30" x 24"

Oil on Canvas

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Contemporary Abstract Painting "Threshold" by Colorado Abstract Artist Candace French

 20"x16"x.75" Acrylic on Canvas/Available

Step beyond the Threshold.  Goethe's quote "Whatever you can do or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it. Begin it now." was the inspiration for this work of art.

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Pastel Landscape Work-in-progress by Colorado Artist Margretta S. Perry

Pastel Painting in Progress
 by
Margretta S. Perry

This pastel painting is definitely a work in progress. This is probably the 4th or 5th day of work. There are pieces of it that are really working well, and others I have barely addressed yet. It is one of the largest pastel paintings I've worked on. The size is intimidating, not because of the actual size of the painting, but because of the WEIGHT of the finished work when framed with glass. I usually paint smaller pieces because they are easier to pack up, deliver to shows, and carry to venues. We'll see how this works out...

I've just picked up some very deep colors in pastel--the deepest blue and green I could find, a light turquoise with which to finish these amazing Colorado skies, and a couple of those delicious spring greens. I also use a deep 'Merlot' color in my Terry Ludwig pastels which will add the darkest values yet in the foliage. Keep watching to see how this progresses.

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Making A Splash by Nature Artist Mary Arneson

Happy New Year.....may 2013 release her grip on us with gentle memories and no regrets. Blessings for the upcoming New Year....

Making A Splash is painted with Acrylics on a 12 x 12 canvas that is ready to hang.  All sides are painted to give an elegant finish. 

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“Blowing and Drifting…” 9-12” Original Pastel Painting by Colorado Artist Margretta S. Perry

“Blowing and Drifting…” 

9"x12" Original Pastel Painting

 by Colorado Artist Margretta S. Perry

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This pastel painting is a painting of memory and a little bit of fiction. It is an impression piece, I suppose. While growing up in Montana and Wyoming (and a host of other places which are not important right now) the weather forecast was often, “blowing and drifting snow”. If you’ve spent any winter time in the windy plains north of the Rockies, you’ll know what I mean. You might not be having falling snow at the time, but the ground blizzards can be ferocious and deadly. I remember riding many times with my family and having everyone at a car window calling out the white, (can you believe it???) center lines on the highway or the edges of the barrow pit and mile markers on the other side so that whoever was driving would know where he or she was on the road. So, when I painted this piece, I wanted to capture the isolation of the ranch, the mountains in the background, and the effects of the ground blizzard, reshaping the landscape by the minute. These were cold winter days which were miserable outside, but warm and cozy when you went into the house.

I used Wallis sanded paper as the ground and a mix of soft pastels. This painting is matted and framed out to a 12 x 16 size, ready for hanging. Although, if purchased matted but unframed, the shipping would be less but will need to be framed under glass. 

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I will accept landscape commissions if you have a favorite scene. Prices vary by size.