poudre river Archives - Nelia Harper

6 Apr 2018

In Your Embrace

This morning is cool and overcast, much like the day we went down to the river to paint. From that plein air, this painting was inspired for the Colorado Capitol exhibition that will take place this summer. The day was foggy and a light snow fell as we painted. The … Read More

"Tributary", Oil on Canvas Panel, 16x12, © Nelia Harper

2 Aug 2017

Exploring the Poudre River Canyon – Tributary

This summer, I spent a little time exploring the Poudre River Canyon. Formally named Cache la Poudre by the french trappers in the 1800s (where they stashed gunpowder in a raging blizzard), the Poudre (poo-der) as locals call it, begins in Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) and drops over 7000 … Read More