trees Archives - Nelia Harper

Aspen Etude, 10x8, oil on linen, © Nelia Harper

15 Oct 2018

Steamboat Springs Plein Air

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This fall, I drove to Steamboat Springs with wildfires raging to the north and smoldering to the south. Questions swirled. Would we have decent visibility? Would we be detoured on the return trip? Last year was cold, snowy, and rainy. What would this year bring? Well, we were lucky. … Read More

Snow Study, 10x10, oil on panel © Nelia Harper

8 Jan 2017

Snow Study Along the Poudre River

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After sub-zero temperatures, it sure felt good to get back outside to do this “Snow Study”, the first painting of the year. Our plein air painting group met at the Environmental Learning Center along the Poudre River. We weren’t the only ones anxious to get out and enjoy the … Read More

Bobcat Autumn, pastel, 12x16 © Nelia Harper

21 Jun 2016

Bobcat Autumn – 12th Annual Mile High International Pastel Exhibition

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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

"Riverbend Crossing" 11x14 Pastel © Nelia Harper

16 Nov 2015

“Riverbend Crossing” – Pastel – Plein Air Painting at Arapaho Bend

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Plein Air painting at a new location is exciting and filled with uncertainty. Pulling into the parking lot, looking around the scene, the first question is: where do I go? It’s easy to spend a lot of time looking, and not leave enough time to paint. The second challenge becomes … Read More

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Lake Marie

Mountains and tundra, covered in snow and ice from October to May, are revealed each spring as the sun warms the snow creating streams and waterfalls. Lake Marie formed at the base of the Snowy Range, near Centennial, Wyoming catches the water and releases the overflow through a tumble of rock and debris.

pastel, 18×24

unframed

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Bitty Bird

This little bird sits in my studio observing the day-to-day activities. He loves to pose, especially with bits of flowers.

Painted from life.

Oil on canvas panel, 3 1/4x 3 1/4

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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

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