Autumn in Ouray Svalbard

Autumn in Ouray SvalbardScenic peaks, glowing yellow aspen, and the cobalt blue flight of a Steller's Jay. That is Ouray in fall to me. Well worth a visit any time of year, I painted this partly to remind myself not to miss the fall aspens there. The beauty of nature is a healing elixir any time of year. Fall beauty helps strengthen my spirit with vivid memories to face the coming cold and sometimes drab colors of Colorado winter. Original 18 x 36 in Acrylic on canvas by

So I combined these sightings in memory of a particularly delightful summer day

Spotted Towhees are always a delight to see

these wrens tend to be secretive and shy

This painting was evoked by several visits and hikes in the Crested Butte area

Original 25 x 12 in Acrylic on canvas by Susan E

Available as archival quality giclée print on canvas

In my yard

Showy  Fleabane

An American dipper stands on a rock amidst the rushing waters of a Rocky Mountain stream

one may spot a kingfisher before it takes off

capture underwater food

It is not a painting of a specific scene