from life Archives - Nelia Harper

Select drawings and paintings from September Strada Easel Challenge.

1 Oct 2018

Was the Strada Easel Challenge Worthwhile?

by nelia | posted in: Behind the scenes, Plein Air | 0

It’s the end of September and that means it’s the end of another 30 Day Challenge to draw or paint from life every day for 30 days. Sponsored by Strada Easel, this is the third challenge I’ve completed. As you may recall from this post, I hemmed and hawed over … Read More

"Kabocha Squash", 5x7, oil on canvas, © Nelia Harper

20 Sep 2017

Kabocha Squash Study – Day 20 Strada Easel Challenge

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

Some days are just too beautiful to sit indoors. Today was one of those days. Since I didn’t have enough time to drive to a painting location today, I set up my easel on the back deck. Another scouting trip around the house procured a miniature Kabocha squash. I placed it … Read More

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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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Cheese Seller of Giza Archival Print

Overwhelmed by the massive pyramids of Giza, the world quickly diminished as I wandered the ancient alleyways of the nearby village. A high –pitched wail stunned me as it ricocheted off the high walls. “What is that sound?” I asked my guide. “Oh, that? A woman is letting people know that she is here selling her cheese.” She rounded the corner, draped in black, balancing her wares on her head.

Giza, Egypt

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: 10×8 with a half inch white border

Limited to 250 prints.

original painting, pastel, 10×8

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"Fall at Bobcat Ridge" Pastel, 12x16 © Nelia Harper

Bobcat Autumn

Walk through the foothills of Colorado in the fall and the world alights in yellow, orange and gold. This pastel painting was inspired by a walk through Bobcat Ridge Natural Area. Located in the foothills of Fort Collins, I return again and again for inspiration and the display of fall color as the leaves turn from green to orange, yellow and gold.

Pastel, 12×16

Winner of the Guerilla Painter Award – 2016 Pastel Society of Colorado Mile High National Show

unframed

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