mountain landscapes
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A Snowy Morning
soft pastels on pastel paper, 17h x 12wLiving in the mountains I am inspired by the beautiful landscapes around me. In winter the glistening snow and blue hues reflecting off snow banks sparkle like jewels.
Waterfall
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On a hike in CO you can come across a waterfall, where the sound of cascading water echoes through the forest.
Mountain Majesties
soft pastels on pastel paper, 14h x 11wAs you watch rapids, you can almost feel the power of water to carve our canyons through the mountains.
Magical Path
soft pastels on pastel paper, 11h x 9wLooking out from my porch, I could see the full moon rising. Suddenly my backyard seemed magically transformed.
Hidden Stream
soft pastels on pastel paper, 14h x 11wThe Rockies are criss-crossed with hidden streams. As the water flows, it dances between shadows and light.
Flamboyant Tree
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When we go to FL, I'm intrigued by the difference in the trees from the forest landscapes my eyes have gotten accostomed to in the Rockies.
Frozen Lake
soft pastels on pastel paper, 8h x 10wThe air is crisp and clear most winter days in the Rockies. You can see a long way across a frozen lake to the ridges of the Continental Divide.
Skagit Valley Tulips
soft pastels on pastel paper, 24h x 30wThe mountains aren't all conifers. The rich soil in valleys carved by glaciers gives rise to an abundance of flowers. A flower farm bursts into bloom under the sun's energy.
I'd Rather Be Fishing
soft pastels on pastel paper, 15h x 19wI captured this image while my husband was fishing near Meeker, CO and painted it later. If you look closely in the water you'll see three trout hiding among the rocks.
Buffalo Overlook
soft pastels on pastel paper, 11h x 14wClose to our house there is a buffalo farm. The divided highway cuts across a peaceful and timeless setting as the buffaloes feed and bask in the glow of the setting sun.
Sunset Watertower
soft pastels on pastel paper, 7h x 9wSmoke in the air from wildfires turned the sky violet-red. While we built watertowers to distribute water, rain and groundwater can run dry. We leave our mark on the environment, but ultimately nature dictates our fate.
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Sunny Path
soft pastels on pastel paper, 5h x 7wOn this sunny day, we hiked by Eleven Mile Canyon, CO. The path was inviting and I could hardly wait to see what lay behind the bend.
Fall Shadows
soft pastels on pastel paper, 11h x 14wEarly fall has a golden glow. The trees turn amber, casting long shadows that will pass quickly like the falling leaves.
Wildfires Are Coming
soft pastels on pastel paper, 11h x 16wAs wildfires approach, the windmill turns to face the wind. The clouds and smoke roll in. We wait anticipating the worst and hoping for the best.