Winter Plein Air Painting by Colorado Contemporary Artist Laura Reilly

I've been longing to get outside for a little plein air painting, 

and yesterday was too nice a day to pass up!

Up on Mesa Rd., there's a tiny little piece of Open Space, 

a beautiful, dry wild landscape.

with gorgeous views of  the Peak.

Even though it was only 35 degrees out, I was in the sun and layered up -

 long underwear, painting shirt, fleece vest, fleece jacket - so I was toasty!  

  

It's been a long time since I painted with gloves on though.

The thin magic gloves work well.

a winter's day - plein air sketch, 12 x 12

 I still haven't mastered the selfie, but I'm working on it ! 

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Contemporary Landscape Painting Amber Sunset by Colorado Artist Laura Reilly

The amber light of a gentle sunset illuminates the sky above an autumn hillside.

I am renewing my acquaintance with this paletter of colors - one of my favorites.

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"Amber Sunset " original acrylic painting on canvas 

12" x 12" x 1.5"

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Laura Reilly Fine Art Gallery Winter-Active Art Days

Interactive Art Fun in Old Colorado City this Saturday!

Hello Everyone! This Saturday, January 28, and Saturday, February 11th it's Winter-Active Art Days in the Old Colorado City Galleries.

Each gallery has something special for you to enjoy or participate in, that is sure to inspire and delight. I'll be painting live in my gallery - come and see art being made! Bonus - The neighborhood "Beat the Winter Blues Sale" will also be taking place all day on January 28th with various sales throughout the OCC neighborhood. How can you resist? See you Saturday! Return of the Sun Painting Classes Starting Soon! Beginner's Acrylic Painting Workshop Tuesday Night Painting Classes Wednesday Morning Painting Classes Click here for the info! Contact

Colorado Landscape Garden of the Gods Painting "Autumn Finery" by Colorado Artist Laura Reilly

"Autumn Finery"

Pikes Peak shines in the distance, framed by the autumn colors appearing on the Niobrara ridge, on the east side of Garden of the Gods Park, between the park and Rock Ledge Ranch.  

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Colorado Landscape Garden of the Gods Painting "A Sight to Behold" by Colorado Artist Laura Reilly

"A Sight to Behold"

The last gleam of late afternoon light illuminates the brilliant fall foliage and sandstone formations of Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs.

I never tire of this beautiful place - aptly named!  the gods must enjoy a beautiful garden just like we do.

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I've been so enjoying this year's open air painting - painting en plein air.

We often hear about artists trying to "capture" a landscape or scene 

- I prefer to set the landscape free!

Here are some of this season's open air paintings - 

"White Crabapple in Bloom" - acrylic painting, 8" x 8".

This is the first of this season's open air paintings - I sat across the street

from BonTon's Cafe here in Colorado Springs to paint this one.

"Eloquent" - acrylic painting, 6" x 12", painted at Lake San Isabel, Colorado.

"Fireweed" - original acrylic painting, 4" x 12", painted at

Rock Ledge Ranch, here in Colorado Springs.  I've had it said this might 

not be fireweed, but phlox instead - either way, I love the magenta flowers in 

the sunlight and shadows.  

"Shadowplay" - acrylic painting, 10" x 8".  

A recurring theme, sunlight and deep shade.

I painted this one here in my garden 

- it's a spectacular year for the iris!  

"Victorian Lilacs" - acrylic painting, 8" x 8".  Painting in Acacia Park

while the lilacs were at their peak - the warming sun spread the

scent of the lilacs through the air.

Painting in the open air has it's challenges,  no doubt about it - but there is no substitute for

the infusion of life that seems to find it's way into these paintings, and into the artist too!

The experience of painting outside is just plain good for the soul,

 and the paintings are too.  

  Some of these might be the inspiration for larger studio paintings 

- and painting en plein air makes me a better studio painter. 

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Colorado Artist Laura Reilly Plein Air Lilac Painting "Victorian Lilacs"

"Victorian Lilacs"

"Victorian Lilacs" original acrylic on gessoed panel, 8" x 8", framed.

This is a plein air painting, created on location in Acacia Park, here in Colorado Springs.  The lilacs this year are maddeningly beautiful, with their lush perfume scenting the warm spring air.  They are maddening because they are all blooming at once, and I just can't paint them all!  

I love the Victorian style lamppost peeking out behind the lilacs, and the delicate colors of the blossoms in the sunlight and shade.

A traditional impressionist technique best described the delicate blossoms and the pearly spring sky.

Original acrylic on canvas, 8" x 8" with a delicate gold frame to complete the painting.

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Colorado Landscape Aspen Painting, "Only Gold Can Stay" by Colorado Artist Laura Reilly

"Only Gold Can Stay"

original acrylic on canvas,12" x 6", framed.

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Robert Frost's words "Nothing Gold Can Stay", 

came to me when I was creating this new Mini Masterpiece painting -

 but the golden hues of our autumn aspens CAN stay, 

in our hearts, souls and on the artist's canvas.

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An Early Laura Reilly Painting

Still Life With Pitcher

Look what I found on line! - a very early Laura Reilly oil painting, probably from the early 90's, 

when I first began to paint in oil.

I really like it,  it's so good to see it again, 

and to be reminded of my art from that time.

I found it at OdunnFineArt.com.

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Contemporary Mountain Wildflower Landscape Painting, "Wildflower Country", by Colorado Artist Laura Reilly

"Wildflower Country"

From my daily painting Mini Masterpiece Collection.

A little gem of a painting, showing the delightful profusion of wildflowers 

that bloom high in the Colorado mountains in summer.

Original acrylic on canvas, 8" x 10" x 3/4".

Painting continues around sides for a beautiful finish,

ready to hang without framing.

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Contemporary Mountain Landscape Painting, "Creekside Colors", by Colorado Artist Laura Reilly

 "Creekside Colors"

Brilliant penstemon bloom along Weston Creek in the Colorado mountains.

Original acrylic on canvas, 24" x 12" x 1.5".

Painting continues around sides for a beautiful finish,

ready to hang without framing.

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Contemporary Mountain Landscape Painting, "Bachelor's Gulch Aspens", by Colorado Artist Laura Reilly

"Bachelor's Gulch Aspens"

original acrylic on canvas,
24" x 30" x 1.5"

The rainy days we're having right now make for good painting days!
 I just finished this painting from a location study I painted 
at Bachelor's Gulch near Frisco, Colorado.

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Contemporary Mountain AsPainting, "Autumn's Torch" by Colorado Artist Laura Reillypen Landscape

"Autumn's Torch"

original acrylic on canvas,24" x 48" x 1.5"

Brilliant fall aspens illuminate this bold contemporary painting.

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Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods Painting, "Pikes Peak Gateway" by Colorado Artist Laura Reilly

"Pikes Peak Gateway"  
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original acrylic on canvas, 32" x 42" x1.5"

A recent commissioned painting, Pikes Peak and the Gateway Rocks.

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Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods Painting, "Wish You Were Here", by Colorado Artist Laura Reilly

"Wish You Were Here"

original acrylic on canvas, 12" x 36" x 1.5"

Brilliant color in Garden of the Gods, Pikes Peak in the distance.
This painting has a little wistful nostalgia to it - a wish to share it with someone dear.

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