Our state is know as "Colorful Colorado" and it is true! We have it all. Rivers, mountains, valleys, sand dunes, prairies and wildlife galore. Even when blanketed in white there is color in the shadows and trees and stunning mountain views. It is rare that we are not treated with vivid colors both at sunrise and sunset. The ridge behind our home, Hamilton Creek, is often in silhouette against a cloud studded, fiery sky. This painting was created entirely with my old nemesis, the palette knife, from a series of photos I took at 8:22 PM July 17, 2012. I know there are other parts of the world with just as much beauty, but I love that we live where inspiration presents itself on a daily basis.
On another note. Happy birthday to Mary Staby, an amazing friend who has filled her life with art and is a fabulous photographer that hand tints her prints, (that she develops herself!) with oils...practically a lost art in itself! I remember meeting you, Mary, 30 years ago in Frisco and I cherish your friendship....of course that makes us both 39 and holding :)
Adieu and Ciao, till we meet tomorrow!
On another note. Happy birthday to Mary Staby, an amazing friend who has filled her life with art and is a fabulous photographer that hand tints her prints, (that she develops herself!) with oils...practically a lost art in itself! I remember meeting you, Mary, 30 years ago in Frisco and I cherish your friendship....of course that makes us both 39 and holding :)
Adieu and Ciao, till we meet tomorrow!