30daychallenge Archives

2 Sep 2018

Lessons from the Estes Valley Plein Air Quick Draw

by nelia | posted in: floral, Plein Air | 0

Yesterday, I went up to the Estes Valley Plein Air Quick Draw with friend and artist Andrea Gabel. We went to cheer on Jenifer Cline and pick up some tips and watch the artists paint, and see the art show. We wandered around, looking at easels, brushes, paint tubes, and … Read More

1 Sep 2018

Conversations like these

by nelia | posted in: Plein Air | 0

It’s conversations like these that keep me moving forward. Anything here sound familiar? MAE: So, are you going to do the Strada Easel Challenge this month? (MAE: my alter ego) Me: Oh, I don’t know. I thought I’d take this one off. MAE: Really, why? Me: Well, I want to … Read More

"Curiosities" 5x7, oil on panel, © Nelia Harper

4 Sep 2017

Curiosities – Day 4 Strada Easel Challenge

by nelia | posted in: Oil, Still Life | 0

Are all artists collectors? Since I was a little girl, I loved to collect things – especially miniature versions of things. Perhaps that is why I enjoy painting small? For Day 4 of the Strada Easel Challenge, I chose to paint a vignette from my collection. Knowing I had a … Read More

"Mini Pumpkin", 5x7, oil on panel, © Nelia Harper

3 Sep 2017

Strada Easel Challenge Day1-3

by nelia | posted in: Oil, Still Life | 0

Do you paint daily? Well, the announcement of the Strada Easel Challenge to paint from life for the month of September has spurred me to paint daily for the next 27 days (we are already three days in). Although I like the idea of blogging every day, I don’t think … Read More

Available Artwork

Autumn Leaves, Egg Tempera, 9x12 © Nelia Harper

Autumn Leaves II

In a last burst of colorful glory, autumn fills the senses with leaves, wet soil and the hint of snow on the air. Autumn Leaves II revisits a pile of leaves, tossed on the ground in a multitude of color.

egg tempera, 9×12

unframed

$450.00 Add to cart

"Cliffs of the Poudre" Pastel 12x15 © Nelia Harper

Lazy Day at the Poudre

Not far from the city, along the Cache la Poudre River, there’s a fishing hole that’s popular with anglers seeking trout. Originating in the northern range of Rocky Mountain National Park, the ice cold water quenches the thirst of the residents along its path before joining the South Platte and traveling to the Gulf of Mexico. The water gurgled past, the trees were just beginning to turn, and I wished I’d worn my bathing suit for a quick dip in the river.

pastel, 12×15

en plein air

unframed

$225.00 Add to cart

"Just Stopping by to Say Hello" egg tempera, 8x10 © Nelia Harper

Just Stopping by to Say Hello Archival Print

This Limited Edition Archival Giclée is printed on smooth 100% acid free cotton rag, natural white, heavyweight fine art paper. As an archival, museum quality paper, this print has a light fastness rating of 100+ years under normal indoor lighting conditions.

The print is shipped in a protective clear envelope with acid-free foam core, ready to present as a gift or frame.

Each print is numbered and signed by the artist.

Size: 8×10 with a half inch white border

Limited to 250 prints.

$35.00 Add to cart

Doggie in the Window Archival Print

Located in the heart of France, there is a village built of red sandstone with roofs of slate, covered in lichen and moss. As I strolled through the village on a crisp fall day, I spotted this little “Doggie in the Window”. He was so excited and happy. He clearly wanted to come out to play.

Collonges la Rouge, France

The print is shipped in a protective clear envelope with acid-free foam core, ready to present as a gift or frame.

Each print is numbered and signed by the artist.

Size: 10×8 with a half inch white border

Limited to 250 prints.

original painting, pastel, 10×8

$35.00 Add to cart

Summer Sweetness

Can you feel the fuzz? Do you smell that sweet syrup of a ripe summer peach? Each summer, I look forward to peach season and picking up fresh peaches from the farmer’s market. After they grow and ripen in the heat of the Western Slope, they arrive at the market ready to eat. There’s nothing as delicious as a sweet summer peach on a hot day, especially when the juice drips down your hand…

11×15, pastel

still life

unframed

$225.00 Add to cart

Snowies in Summer

Each summer, I spend several days exploring this mountain range. On this particular day, I hiked from Lake Marie (the far distant lake) to the top of this 13,000 foot ridge where I found this spot to look out over the range and the lakes. This particular view faces south, looking out to the Colorado mountains. I’m always amazed by the number of wildflowers that come into bloom for such a short period of time each summer.

pastel, 18×24

unframed

$450.00 Add to cart