Aspen Trees - Pastel, Landscape, Two Views

Aspens are such unique trees.  Mountain views of the aspens are special to see.  These are in the Angel Fire, New Mexico, area.  The reference photo I used is from the fall of 2010.

Aspen Gold, pastel on Pastelbord, 7 x 5 inches

Aspen Gold is against the glass. It would make a nice set with  Summer Aspens, below. $50.00, free shipping.  Buy both for $90.00.

I painted these aspens at the end of summer last year.  They were just starting to turn but were still green.  These were painted plein air, outside on the spot.  It was interesting to try to capture the movement of their shimmering leaves.

Summer Aspens, pastel on Pastelbord, 5 x 7 inches

This is against the glass and is neat with  Aspen Gold above.  Buy it for $50.00 or both for $90.00

Aspens

Aspen Gold $50.00 USD Summer Aspens $50.00 USD Both Aspen Gold and Summer Aspens $90.00 USD

Seldom Used - Pastel, Landscape

This one room cabin was high in the New Mexico mountains. The windows were intact so it must be used occasionally. There is a small lake nearby and probably some great hunting. The compliments of red and green in this small pastel painting spruce it up.  There is a great deal of information in this small painting.

Seldom Used, pastel on Pastelbord, 5 x 7 inches.

This pastel is in auction on Daily Paintworks right now with a starting price of $35.  You might get a bargain.

If you would rather,  you can "Buy Now"  right here.

This small pastel landscape is against the glass, taped and ready to frame or sit on an easel.  $50, free shipping in the USA.

Monte Verde Lake Path - Pastel, Landscape

Jo painted this pastel view plein air on a beautiful morning. It is lovely to paint the landscape and be in the shade painting with a friend, Sue. It is painted with a watercolor under painting that shows through in spots adding movement and interest to the painting.

Monte Verde Lake Path, 8 x 9 inches, Pastel on Colourfix sanded paper.

This landscape is framed against museum glass. Museum glass offers little reflection, so the painting resembles an oil painting.   It is in a black metal frame. $145.00 Free Shipping.

Mora Stop - Oil, Landscape

This pastel is of the beautiful stream between Mora and Angel Fire. It could be any stream but Sue and Jo made it their stop for painting on a beautiful summer day. It was calm and peaceful, a great place to paint and pass the afternoon. The paintings had to be finished quickly. Then the rain came and they had to high tail it out of there.

Mora Stop, Pastel on Colorfix, 8 x 9 inches

This painting is framed against museum glass in a plain gold metal frame.  $145.00, free shipping.

Entrada - Landscape

This painting was painted for a pastel challenge sponsored by the Pastel Journal.  You can enter the challenge on my regular blog until September 12, 2011.  You will receive a copy of the Pastel Journal and be entered to win Maggie Price's new book, Painting Sunlight and Shadow in Pastel, by commenting or submitting a pastel painting.

I love adobe houses and entryways.  This scene in Taos captured my interest and was perfect for the painting of sunlight and shadow.

Entrada, Pastel on Pastelbord, 9 x 12 inches

This is framed in a reddish colored wooden frame with black around the opening, about a 2.5 inch width. It is framed against museum glass.  Free shipping.

Los Ranchos de Taos Church - Landscape, Oil Painting

My friend Sue Modrak was here for a week and we did some plein air and studio painting.  It was a whirlwind or marathon painting time.  Lots of fun.  Sue wanted to try the water mixable oils so we broke them open and this is the result.  I painted this on cradled Gessobord.  The paint is not thick so the canvas look of the boards shows through.  I like that sometimes.  The painting is ready to be hung without framing. 

Shadow Side, Oil on cradled Gessobord, 6 x 6 inches

The edges are painted New Mexican Blue to keep the southwest flavor going.  They are not varnished.  The paintings will hold up better if varnished in a few weeks.  They are $75.00 each or you can buy the pair for $135.00.

Shadow Side - $75.00