tulip

Petals at Their Peak

12 " by 12" soft pastel

While walking in the Botanical Garden in Steamboat Srpings in early June my husband took a series of pictures of tulips in bloom. One of them served as a reference for this painting.

In A Private Collection

 

   
columbine

Columbine Braid

14" by 14" soft pastel

Following a fire in the Zirkel Wilderness Area, the flowers were particularly abundant the next season. The brilliant blues and purples of the columbines inspired this picture.

In a Private Collection

 

   
lillies

 

Two Lilies

17" by 23" soft pastel

On a hike we came across this beautiful pond filled with lilies!

 

 

 

   
paintbrush

Indian Paintbrush

23" by 17" soft pastel

Indian Paintbrush are one of our favorite wild flowers in the Steamboat Springs area. I paint them often. This one was painted in August 2005.

 

 

   
paintbrush2

A Pair of Indian Paintbrush

19" by 18 1/2" soft pastel

This one was completed August 2006.

 

 

   
yellows

 

Yellow

171/2" by 23" soft pastel

Spring time in Steamboat finds various yellow flowers in the meadows and along the hiking trail. This is one dancing in the breeze.

 

 

   
iris

Iris Etude 1

16" by 16" soft pastel

Walking in the Botanical Gardens in Steamboat we were awed by the Spring Iris's. I had fun painting three.

 

   
iris2

Iris Etude 2

16" by 16" soft pastel

Walking in the Botanical Gardens in Steamboat we were awed by the Spring Iris's. I had fun painting three.

 

   
iris3

Iris Etude 3

16" by 16" soft pastel

Walking in the Botanical Gardens in Steamboat we were awed by the Spring Iris's. I had fun painting three. This pastel was featured on the cover of Downtown Steamboat, May 2006.

 

   
yellow bud

 

Yellow Bud

Genesis Heat Set Oils on Canvas

Gallery wrapped ready to hang. Painting continues around on the sides.

 

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