Saturday, April 4, 2015

Colorful Colorado Landscape Painting, "Summer on the Slate River Road", by Contemporary Colorado Artist Laura Reilly




"Summer on the Slate River Road"

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

Colorado Rocky Mountain Landscape Painting 
Wildflowers bloom in profusion along the Slate River Road, Crested Butte, Colorado -
Crested Butte is the wildflower capital of the United States - you can see why!




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weekly classes starting April 8,
Beginner's Workshop April 19



Thursday, March 26, 2015

Colorful Pikes Peak Landscape Painting, "First Light", by Contemporary Colorado Artist Laura Reilly




"First Light"
SOLD
original acrylic on canvas, 20" x 36" x 1.5"

Colorful contemporary sunrise view of Pikes Peak

This painting is a special commission for clients here in Colorado Springs.  They will soon be moving, and wanted to take their sunrise view of Pikes Peak with them to their new home.  It was a pleasure to create this painting just for them.



Click Here! for 
weekly classes starting April 8,
Beginner's Workshop April 19



Tuesday, March 24, 2015

Colorful Colorado Landscape Painting, "Wildflowers on Weston Creek", by Contemporary Colorado Artist Laura Reilly




"Weston Creek Wildflowers"
original acrylic on panel, 8" x 8" x 3/4"
Colorful contemporary mountain landscape painting.

It's finally spring, and my thoughts are turning to our beautiful colorado mountains, with colorful summer wildflowers.  Weston Pass and Weston Creek, near Breckenridge, is one of my favorite "off the beaten path" painting spots!






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Friday, February 20, 2015

Contemporary Moonlight Night Paintings, "The Moon and You", by Contemporary Colorado Artist Laura Reilly

"The Moon and You"
A unique collection inspired by moonlight, starshine 
and dreaming winter nights.


Sketches, memories, inspirations - I love the season of darkness and starlit skies!

I am working from gathered mementos of winter nights I have known and loved, drawn and remembered - gathered over many winter seasons.



Working from my sketches allows me to focus on only the most essential elements, distilling the experience down - 

down to compelling paintings -mysteriously elegant and profound statements of moonlight, starglow and inner secrets.   Come and share these starry moonlit nights - your comments are welcome!


http://laurareilly.com/workszoom/1687761  


http://laurareilly.com/workszoom/1687832






Friday, February 6, 2015

Contemporary Autumn Landscape Painting of Water Reflections, "Of Autumn and the Sky" by Colorado Landscape Artist Laura Reilly

"Of Autumn and the Sky"
original acrylic on canvas, 30" x 30" x 1.5"


I love this painting!  It reminds me of the perfect autumn day in the Colorado mountains I love so much - hiking, playing, sitting by a clear lake - just enjoying being there.

I am now teaching acrylic painting, for beginners and more advanced - contact me to schedule a workshop or class for your group!


Saturday, January 3, 2015

Colorful Contemporary Lilacs Garden Painting "The Scent of Lilacs" by Colorado Artist Laura Reilly


The delicate scent of lilacs in springtime is the subject of this colorful contemporary garden painting.
Although winter is here, spring can bloom anytime in a painting!


Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Size: 20' x  20" x 1.5" - painting continues around sides for a beautiful finish, ready to hang without framing.
Price: $325.00 USD

The delicate scent of lilacs in springtime is the subject of this colorful contemporary garden painting.






Thursday, December 11, 2014

CONTEMPORARY COLORADO WINTER LANDSCAPE PAINTING "Snow Flurries" by COLORADO ARTIST LAURA REILLY

"SNOW FLURRIES" original acrylic on panel, 8" x 12". Gold plein air frame. $195.



A stop in a snowy park in winter, flurries of snow swirling around us.

We used to live just down the street from Shooks Run Park, near downtown.  We often walked in this park in the winter - beautiful in snow, as you see.

Your comments are welcome!

Saturday, December 6, 2014

Wednesday, October 29, 2014

"The Nature of Secrets" - New Show at The Wisdom Tea House!



I am delighted to announce my new show!

"The Nature of Secrets" 

 Alla Prima Paintings  in the nature of secrets - reflections of hidden places, taking you back to a wonderful experience or an overlooked corner of your world. I offer them as objects of contemplation, and reminders of the presence of beauty in you and in your life.

Showing now!
at
65 Second Street 
Monument, CO  80132.

This charming establishment is owned and operated by Tom and Diane Wisdom 
- their mission is to infuse life with tea, conversation and art!

Here are some pics of the show - if these whet your appetite, be sure to come up for tea, yummy lunches and Diane's delicious scones!  and treat yourself to a painting - a beautiful reminder of the presence of  beauty in your life.









"Sunshine In a Chinese Vase" 
acrylic on canvas, 24" x 12" x 1.5".



Thursday, October 16, 2014

Ophir Creek Aspen Treasure Hunt!



original acrylic on canvas, 24" x 18" x 1.5".



Autumn is my favorite season!  

I love the crisp early morning air, the brilliant sunlight through the aspen leaves, contrasted with the rich dark shadows and vivid colors in the autumn grasses.  Warm days, cool cozy nights with a little nip in the air - all sensations of fall's delight.  

I also love maps!
Ever since I was little, I've been fascinated with maps, following along trails and searching for signposts, wherever I wander.

I explored a new area this year, for my fall leaf peeping trip with Piper, the plein air dog.  
We went to San Isabel National Forest, south west of Pueblo. 

The treasure I was looking - the elusive "aspen gold" - I discovered along Ophir Creek - what a great name!  
X marks the spot - treasure is here!