2018 Upcoming Art Shows and Events

3rd Annual Expressions Art Show

Historic Carnegie Building

200 Mathews Street, Fort Collins, CO

July 25-August 4

Closing reception and First Friday Gallery, August 3rd from 6-9 pm

Details here.

"Water Works", 9x12, oil on panel © Nelia Harper

Fort Collins Historic Homes Tour

Fort Collins, CO

September 15

Plein air painting on location with art show and sale at the Avery House.

108 Meldrum Street, Fort Collins, CO 10am-4pm.

"Autumn Surge", 11x14, oil on linen, © Nelia Harper

Steamboat Art Museum Plein Air Event

Steamboat Springs, CO

September 22-29

Artist reception and Opening, September 29th

"Aspen Meadow", 11x15, Pastel, © Nelia Harper

6th Annual Chasing Light Art Show

Historic Carnegie Building

200 Mathews Street, Fort Collins, CO

November 28-December 8

Artist reception and First Friday Gallery Walk, December 7, 6-9 pm

Available Artwork

In Your Embrace

This painting is based on a plein air painting made along the Poudre River in Fort Collins, CO. As I painted this piece, I thought about the strength of river, the tree and the power of love.

On display in the Denver Capitol Building June-September, 2018.

Oil on gallery wrap canvas 1 5/8″

36×48

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"Peach Study" 5x5, Pastel, © Nelia Harper

I’ve been looking forward to summer and doing a peach study in pastel for a larger painting. Each year, Morton’s Organic Orchards sets up their fruit stand at the nearby farmer’s market. They begin with cherries that are so deep and dark in color, flavor and sugar that I feel ‘drunk’ after just a few morsels.

Following on the heels of the cherries, the peaches arrive. Clingstone peaches appear first – small and sweet. Then, giant freestone peaches arrive by the truckload, covered in peach fuzz. They line up, ready to be turned into pies and jams and in my case, ice cream and smoothies.

These little orbs of sweetness are surprisingly solid. I wanted the viewer to feel as though they could be picked up and held, as well as eaten.

pastel, still life, 5×5

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Aspen Study No. 5

oil on panel

plein air

7×5

unframed

$50.00 Add to cart

"Loveland Feed and Grain" - Pastel - 12x16 © Nelia Harper

Next Stop: Feed and Grain – Loveland, CO

It was hot! At 9 am, the ambient temperature was already reaching 90+ degrees. I searched for a spot in the shade, where I could focus and not fry my skin. Spying a level, shady spot next to the train tracks, I setup and began to outline the lines and angles of the old building. Not long into the painting, a train roared past, carrying shiny new windmill blades. Where once we were fed by the trains that carried grain, now the trains carry windmills to feed our hunger for energy. Although abandoned, the building will soon undergo a renovation and be transformed into a home for artists and galleries.

pastel, 12×16

plein air

unframed

$225.00 Add to cart

Peace

The feed and grain is an iconic building in Loveland, CO. Each year, our plein air group paints at this location. The shapes and textures present a challenge to the painter. This year, the peace symbol caught my eye.

9×12, oil on canvas panel

plein air

unframed

$95.00 Add to cart

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Twirling Syd

A simple moment caught in time. A young girl sings a song and twirls an umbrella. A cell phone camera captures the moment. That moment is shared among friends. The artist eye sees that moment and the urge to paint is there.

I can see the painting in my mind’s eye. “Sure!” Mom says. “I’d love to see you paint this!”

We talk about what the painting could be, i throw out some ideas. Then, back in the studio, I dive deeper into the image and realize that so much is said in so little.

Pastel, 16×22

framed

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