"Early Summer on Rampart Range" original plein air oil painting by Laura Reilly

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"Early Summer on Rampart Range" - original oil on panel, 14" x 11"
This painting will be in the

Pikes Peak Plein Air Painters Art Show

Opening Reception this Friday, June 17, 5:00 - 8:30 pm

Hosted by:    

7-Arrows Gallery 

Time: 5 PM to 8:30 PM   Awards Presentation at 7 PM

            118 West Midland Ave. - Downtown Woodland Park. 719-761-1676

Please come to the show!  I painted this last week, up on Rampart Range Road, for the
Pikes Peak Plein Air Painters Show
at Seven Arrows Gallery in Woodland Park this Friday.

It was just beautiful - cool clear blue skies, the lovely early green of the aspens,
 and blooming yellow peas under the trees.

It was Piper's first outing as a plein-air dog too - she was a wonderful companion!

Hope to see you Friday Night - it will be fun!

"Magic Garden" original oil painting by Laura Reilly

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"Magic Garden" original oil painting diptych on canvas  -  20" x 40" x 1.5"

 Two pieces, painting continues around sides for a beautiful finish.

Dear Friends - hot off the easel - something new to celebrate late spring and early summer!

"Victorian Gardens", original Impressionist Garden Painting by Laura Reilly

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"Victorian Gardens", original oil painting, 6" x 6"

A little taste of things to come - the showery, rainy

weather we're having now will make it possible

for us to soon enjoy beautiful gardens like these

 in Old Colorado City.  Enjoy - and anticipate!

"Flowering Quince", original impressionist oil painting by Laura Reilly

"Flowering Quince", oil original, 6" x 6", gold frame

this painting available at Wish Boutique

It seems like we all make things harder than they have to be.  In my case, what to say about this painting? Thinking of how it came to be - Rheta's wonderful "cheese sandwich", with great conversation on the side, the glorious coral-colored quince in full bloom in her garden, how gardener's share plants, and tips, and meanings and nuances and stories - just like writers and artists, poets and friends and family.   and, of course the painting speaks for me, and says all of that and more.   

What do you make "harder than it has to be"???!!

 Your comments are appreciated - thank you!

"Apple Blossom Time", original oil painting by Laura Reilly

“Apple Blossom Time”, oil original, 6” x 6”, gold frame
this painting available at Wish Boutique

Yes, I know – it’s really sweet!  But I couldn’t resist – one more lovely little
painting of Tony’s Happy Apple Orchard in Penrose, Colorado.
Sometimes, somedays, some moments – the world really is nice like that!

And the Winner Is!
I am thrilled to announce the results of the drawing for my painting,

“If Only For A While”

Stephanie Merchant Johnson
of Colorado Springs, step right up – you are the winner!

A special thanks to every one of you who have signed up to

“subscribe to” and “follow” my newblog – you’re the best! 

I hope to continue to surprise and delight you in the coming weeks. 

Thank you!

Tony's Orchard, Original oil painting by Laura Reilly

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"Tony's Orchard", original oil painting, 11" x 14"

click here to purchase or inquire about this painting, and to see a larger view

Delicate snowfall

White perfume is in the air -

          Ah! Apple orchard!                

                                      copyright Laura Reilly April 2011

Last week, I had the great pleasure to visit Tony’s Happy Apple Orchard in Penrose, Colorado, with the Pikes Peak Plein Air Painters - a very cool spring morning, but all was lovely. This painting was completed on location in the orchard, with the delicate scent of the blooming apple trees filling the air. A great day to be alive, and to be a painter!

A special Thank you! goes out to L. G., for being the first collector to purchase a painting from my blog - "Coligny Windows" will now reside in Hot Springs, Arkansas - Thank you!

I welcome your comments - and thank you for your interest in my paintings.

"Come and Sit a While", Laura Reilly Oil Painting

“Come and Sit a While”

original oil painting, 6” x 6”, gold frame
this painting available at Wish Boutique

H

ere in Colorado, we are anxious for spring flowers and sunshine after the long winter.  This little bench sits among the flowers in the Demonstration Garden at Monument Valley Park.  It  reminds us that sometimes, the most important thing we can do in our busy lives is to take a rest, and relax in the space between two deep breaths – and say aah!  It’s great to be alive!

“Every now and then go away, have a little relaxation, for when you come back to your work your judgment will be surer” – Leonardo da Vinci.

I welcome your comments – and thank you for your interest in my paintings!

Coligny Windows, painting of France, Laura Reilly Oil Paintings

"Coligny Windows" - original oil painting, 6" x 6", gold frame, $195

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The windows of this little cottage in the French village of Coligny are open to the sun.  They invite us to stay a little while,  enjoying the warm light, dappled shadows and brightly blooming flowers.

May your dreams take you to special places, to the windows of your opportunities – and may we all enjoy the flowers blooming outside our own windows today.

I welcome your comments – and thank you for your interest in my paintings!

Why Impressionism?

"If Only For A While" - original oil painting, 6" x 6", gold frame

Win This Painting - See Below!

Why Impressionism?

There are reasons Impressionism remains one of the best-loved styles in all the history of art. Shows of Impressionist paintings draw crowds of visitors who linger to soak up every joyous brushstroke.

Impressionist paintings make us feel good. We linger willingly, and lose ourselves in the contemplation of fleeting effects of light and vibrant, sparkling color. Impressionism allows us to remember and notice that, in spite of everything, the world has much in it of joy, hope, and possibility - and is really still that beautiful.

Win This Painting!

Everyone who subscribes to or becomes a follower of my weekly painting blog, by April 30, will be entered into a drawing to win the painting "If Only For A While".  Win it for yourself or a loved one - and I will ship it, free, to anywhere Fedex or the U.S. Postal Service will deliver.

  

How can you help? Please forward to a friend - and thank you! for your interest in my paintings.

Coming Soon!

A fool without fear is sometimes wiser than an angel with fear.
~ ~ ~ Lady Nancy Astor "My Two Countries"



No Fooling!  Beginning on Tuesday, April 5, I'll start posting to my new blog - with news from my studio, thoughts about painting and life as an artist - and, of course, my latest paintings hot off the easel for you to enjoy.  

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A teaser for next Tuesday - "Why Impressionism?" and Win This Painting! - everyone who signs up by the end of April will be entered in a drawing to win a free, original oil painting - to be revealed next week! 

See you here on Tuesday!