portrait Archives - Nelia Harper

Twirling Syd, 16x22, pastel on UArt © Nelia Harper

27 Jul 2018

Twirling Syd, pastel, 16×22

by nelia | posted in: Pastel Paintings | 0

Just a simple moment caught in time. A girl sings a song and twirls an umbrella. A cell phone camera captures the moment. That moment, shared among friends becomes a moment of inspiration. The artist eye sees that moment, and the urge to paint is there. I can see the … Read More

18 Apr 2018

Cheryl Portrait Study 16×12 oil on linen panel

by nelia | posted in: Oil | 0

An alla prima oil painting of Cheryl from our bi-monthly portrait painting session. We are lucky to have so many professional and amateur models willing to sit for us. Each session is 3 hours, with 10 minute breaks every 20 minutes. This is on Claessens Belgian linen (13DP), a fine … Read More

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Fall Afternoon

Each fall the trees beckon. “Come and paint me”, they call. “Look at how beautiful I am. Do you see how inviting it is in the cool shade of my canopy?” Inspired by a plein air painting session at Bobcat Ridge Natural Area just outside Fort Collins.

8×10, oil on panel

unframed

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Breathing Space

Painted en plein air at Bobcat Ridge Open Space.

Fort Collins, CO

oil, 9×12

plein air study

unframed

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Spring is In the Air

An early morning mist hung in the air saturating the air with moisture. Spring began to unfurl it’s radiant color and perfume enticing every passerby.

Fort Collins, CO

9×12, oil on linen

plein air study

unframed

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Sand Dunes

The sun slowly arcs through the sky, kissing the sand and the foliage with a deep warm glow. The waves lap at the shore and the tranquil scene invites us to breathe deeply and rejuvenate our bodies.

egg tempera, 9×12

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On the Cob

Painting this corn on the cob reminded me of childhood summers and working in the garden with my Dad.

For as long as I can remember, my father planted a large garden. And, he still does. I loved to help him. As I placed corn kernels, hunks of potato, and tiny onions in the ground, a feeling of hope and promise filled me. I marveled at the straight rows, and the little seeds that grew into giants. Planting miniature versions of vegetables felt like a million little possibilities

In August, we could start to pick the corn. Pulling away the husk, was like unwrapping a present. Under the papery wrapper, rows and rows of sweet kernels waited for a slather of butter and salt. We devoured those ears of corn on the cob. Fresh green beans, cucumber salad, and baby potatoes completed any meal.

I still relish plant seeds, and see those little seeds reach for the sun. I especially love it when I can step outside to ‘pick dinner. Although I didn’t pick this ear of corn from my garden, I still delight in knowing that a seed created this ear of corn. And, there’s nothing like the taste of fresh corn on the cob, slathered in butter and salt!

6×8, oil on canvas

The Courtyard Egg Tempera on Panel 7 1/8x10 © Nelia Harper

The Courtyard Archival Print

For over 2500 years, the Etruscans have inhabited the hilltop town of Bagnoreggio. Once a haven from marauders, the residents now fight against time and nature. The volcanic tuff upon which the village was built tumbles down the hillside and disappears on the wind. Year after year, they rebuild and repair. And, the flowers continue to bloom. Someday, they too will disappear.

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.

Civita di Bagnoreggio, Italy

Size: 7 1/8×10 with a half inch white border

Limited to 250 prints.

original painting, egg tempera, 7 1/8×10

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