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Golden Days , 8x10, oil on linen, © Nelia Harper
8 Nov 2018

7th Annual Chasing Light Invitational Dec 5-15

It’s nearly time for our 7th Annual Invitational of Northern Colorado Plein Air Artists Chasing Light Art Show.  This year, the show focuses on small works.  I’ll have several field studies and a couple of studio works based on those plein air studies.  Here are the details: 7th Annual Chasing … Read More

art show, fort collins, plein air
3rd Annual Expressions Art Show
8 Jul 2018

3rd Annual Expressions Art Show July 25-August 4

It’s time for our 3rd Annual Expressions Art Show here in Fort Collins. I’m excited to show some new floral paintings that I’ve been working on as well as a couple of figurative pieces. Branching out into floral and figurative work has been a challenge and I look forward to … Read More

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"Bobcat Oasis", Oil on Canvas Panel, 12x16, © Nelia Harper
11 Aug 2017

Bobcat Oasis – New Oil Painting

How many times have I pulled on my backpack and headed for a nearby park to hike, think, look and ponder?   Whether I have a lot on my mind, or I just feel the need to get out into nature, Bobcat Ridge Open Space is a ‘go-to’ spot. There, I … Read More

bobcat, bobcat ridge, cottonwood, fort collins, hogback, landscape, masonville, oasis, plein air, summer
18 Jul 2017

Expressions Art Show – Opening July 26th

You Are Invited To Attend our 2nd Annual Expressions Art Show Our group of eight has been hard at work creating paintings, fiber sculptures, wooden bowls, mixed media artwork, modern art, large art, miniature art and visual and kinetic works that will inspire and delight. 2nd Annual Expressions Art Show … Read More

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Bobcat Autumn, pastel, 12x16 © Nelia Harper
21 Jun 2016

Bobcat Autumn – 12th Annual Mile High International Pastel Exhibition

  I’m pleased to announce that “Bobcat Autumn” as been accepted into the 12th Annual Mile High Pastel Show sponsored by the Pastel Society of Colorado. While I was out scouting locations for plein air painting last fall, I came across this scene of gold against the ridge of rocks … Read More

autumn, bobcat, bobcat ridge, colorado, fall, fort collins, painting, pastel, rock, trees, yellow
Art Show From Near and Far
1 Nov 2014

Upcoming Art Show – From Near and Far

It’s happening – this December 12th. I invite you to join me for an Open House and Artist’s reception from 2-6 pm. A long-time friend, Laura Snodgrass has graciously invited me to display my work at her office for the month of December, and you are invited to join us.  … Read More

"from near and far", art show, co, egg tempera, fort collins, landscape, local, nelia harper, pastel
Mallard's Playground, Pastel 8x10 © Nelia Harper
10 Mar 2014

Mallard’s Playground

This little pond is on the way to one of my favorite hiking spots. In the fall, the golden leaves of the trees glow, especially against the backdrop of a crisp, blue sky.  I can almost smell the dirt and water.  Last fall, I planned to create this painting.  I … Read More

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