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Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Impressionistic fine art painting by BarbYatesDudding

Spring in the Foothills 8x10 oil/acrylic

In my next several blogs I am going to show my process of painting
this 8x10 into an original painting 36x48 for a client.

This was painted on location (out the back of my truck) on the
back roads near Taos NM.

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Sunday, September 23, 2012

Contemporary Abstract Colorado Autumn Landscape oil painting

Autumn Sunset
oil on canvas (sold)
limited prints available

The evenings are cooler and daylight is shorter,
here come the colors of autumn.
Soft opals, greys, lavender blues ,pale yellow and golds.
The sunsets change early as evening comes.
This is my favorite time of year to paint.

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Sunday, August 26, 2012

Contemporary Abstract Landscape

Aspens Nocturnal triptych
72x48 acrylic/oil

This large triptych was created with a palette knife.
It is my abstracted image of my favorite aspen grove.
I paint in the grove every season and I am always amazed
at the ever changing beauty:)
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Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Contemporary Landscape painting by Colorado artist BarbYatesDudding

Side by Side
24x30 oil on canvas

The sky is starting to change as autumn creeps in.
The colors and texture of the landscape pulse warm.
This is my favorite time to paint........
This is the old "Blair Ranch" in Evergreen, Co.
Now Jefferson Co. open space;
 with great hiking trails and peaceful painting locations:)

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Monday, July 16, 2012

Summerfest Evergreen, Colorado, Evergreen Players "HAIR"

Sunflowers
 acrylic/oil

It's that time of the summer again.
Outdoor arts festivals.
This Sat and Sun 21 & 22 is Summerfest in
Evergreen, Co. Summerfest is part of "Arts Alive" this includes
all the arts in Evergreen.
www.evergreenarts.org

Last night I went to see Evergreen Players production
of "HAIR", I was so impressed.
Non stop entertainment with an exceptional cast made "Hair"
memorable. I want to see it again>)
www.evergreenplayers.org

Hope to see you at Summerfest this weekend.
"Sunflowers" will be avaliable for sale.
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Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Summmer Fine Art Festivals Colorado


Crystalline Spring 30x40 SOLD

This past weekend I participated in the
Art Students League of Denver,
Summer Art Market.
It is a lot of work setting up on Friday before, in the tent all day (in the 95 heat).
I many great people and artists (a different kind of people).
I was happy to place quite a few of my paintings in new homes.
Thank you Mary I know you will enjoy your new painting:)
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Summerfest Evergreen Colorado
www.evergreenarts.org
Saturday July 21 & Sunday July 22


Beaver Creek Art Festival

www.ArtFestival.com
Saturday August 3 & Sunday August 5


Saturday, May 12, 2012

Spring Meadow Contemporary Fine Art Painting

Spring Meadow 30x40
oil/acrylic on canvas
A Salute to Spring by Dorothy (Alves) Holmes
Spring in my step
Spring in the air
Spring!
Spring!
Lingering everywhere.

Spring fever to follow,
But I don't care,
Spring, for new journeys,
I'll meet you there!

Where?
By the garden gate,
You silly thing,
It's an invitation to frolic
So let's begin to sing.
It's Spring!

Thursday, April 26, 2012

Spring Colors in Colorado fine art oil painting

Spring Creek 30x24 oil/acrylic

This is the time of the year to catch the first colors of Spring.
The greens are fresh and yellow and the flowering shrub is bright.
This was painted in the foothills of Colorado.
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Saturday, April 7, 2012

Sunflowers and Poppies contemporary fine art painting

Sunflowers & Poppies
30x40 acrylic/oil
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The color yellow;
Yellow is sunshine. It is a warm color that, like red, has conflicting symbolism. On the one hand it denotes happiness and joy but on the other hand yellow is the color of cowardice and deceit.

Thursday, April 5, 2012

Pink Blossoms abstract fine art oil painting

Pink Blossoms
16x20 oil on canvas
Spring blossoms are opening up all over Colorado.
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  • Bright pinks, like the color red, stimulate energy and can increase the blood pressure, respiration, heartbeat, and pulse rate. They also encourage action and confidence.
          Pink has been used in prison holding cells to effectively reduce erratic behavior.

Saturday, March 24, 2012

Contemporary abstract landscape summer clouds 2

Summer Creek 30x40
acrylic/oil
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How I love to watch
The clouds? : - Peacefully –
Peacefully drifted by,
Silently upon the breeze –
They easily across the clear blue sky.
Cloud Poem

Sunday, March 11, 2012

Spring Iris contemporary oil painting

Three Blue Iris
We just turned our clocks ahead soooooo
hopefully Spring is around the corner.
These Iris were painted last spring at
the Art Students League Denver.
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Monday, March 5, 2012

Red Roses in Blue Vase Contemporary fine art painting


Red Roses in Blue Vase
24x30 oil/acrylic
Left over from Valentines Day, these red roses
actually opened and the aroma was fab!
This was created with thick juicy paint applied with a palette knife.
The edges are painted so no frame is needed.
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Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Abstract Colorado landscape painting

Summer Clouds 2
30x40 oil/acrylic
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Loving Clouds
How I love to watch the clouds
Peacefully, peacefully drifting by
Silently upon the breeze
They ease across the clear blue sky.

How they build and roll and tumble
Just like angels out to play
Dancing with the sylphs and fairies
Head o'er heels along the way.

Each new shape is quite amusing:
Puffs to great majestic towers
Building for their loving gift
To bless the earth with vital showers.

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by Craig Nicholson

Sunday, February 26, 2012

Aspen in Autumn triptych large oil paintings

Aspen in Autumn triptych
60x60 oil on 3 canvas panels
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And the wind, full of wantonness,
wooes like lover
The young aspen-trees till they
tremble all over.

- Thomas Moore (From Trees of America)

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Contemporary impressionistic oil painting

Roses in blue
24x30 oil/acrylic

Inspired by Renoir

When speaking of roses and their colors,
red means love or romance,
 pink means admiration, and yellow is for a true friend .

Monday, February 20, 2012

PINK contemporary impressionistic fine art painting

Pink Blossoms
giclee on acrylic
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Oh so ready for spring;
Pink Blossoms is bright and cheery limited edition print on acrylic.
Hang against a light wall or in the window to create a stained glass look.

PINK
Brighter pinks are youthful, fun, and exciting, while vibrant pinks have the same high energy as red; they are sensual and passionate without being too aggressive. Toning down the passion of red with the purity of white results in the softer pinks that are associated with romance and the blush of a young woman's cheeks. It's not surprising that when giving or receiving flowers, pink blossoms are a favorite. Pink is the color of happiness and is sometimes seen as lighthearted. For women who are often overworked and overburdened, an attraction to pink may speak of a desire for the more carefree days of childhood.

How the color pink affects us physically


  • Bright pinks, like the color red, stimulate energy and can increase the blood pressure, respiration, heartbeat, and pulse rate. They also encourage action and confidence.

  • Pink has been used in prison holding cells to effectively reduce erratic behavior. (ask.com)

Meaning, symbolism and psychology of color: All About the Color pink


Sunday, February 12, 2012

Contemporary abstract oil painting

White Dress
 oil on canvas
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The Color White around the globe

White is the traditional color worn by brides in the western world, as well as in Japan.
White is a color of mourning in China and parts of Africa.
It was the custom for the Queens of France to wear deuil blanc or "white mourning"
White was the color of deepest mourning among medieval European queens was white rather than black. This tradition survived in Spain until the end of the fifteenth century.
In Chinese culture, colors corresponded with the five primary elements, the directions, and the four seasons. White was associated with metal, west, and autumn.
A white flag is universally recognized as a symbol of truce.
The Japanese have six distinct terms to define whiteness.
The ancient Greeks wore white to bed to ensure pleasant dreams.

     


    Saturday, February 4, 2012

    Impressionistic aspen tree painting

    Between Two Trees 30x48
    acrylic / oil
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    It is not so much for its beauty that the forest makes a claim upon men's hearts, as for that subtle something, that quality of air that emanation from old trees, that so wonderfully changes and renews a weary spirit. ~Robert Louis Stevenson

    Monday, January 30, 2012

    Abstract expressionistic fine art painting

    White Study on Blue20x20 sold

    This piece was just sold to an art collector in NY,
    THANKS!

    The Color White
    White projects purity, cleanliness, and neutrality. Doctors don white coats, brides traditionally wear white gowns, and a white picket fence surrounds a safe and happy home.



    How the color white affects us physically

    • Aids mental clarity
    • Encourages us to clear clutter or obstacles
    • Evokes purification of thoughts or actions
    • Enables fresh beginnings

    Sunday, January 22, 2012

    Sunflowers in Window fine art oil painting

    
    Sunflowers in Window (original sold)
    Limited edition giclee prints on acrylic available!
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    Yellow shines with optimism, enlightenment, and happiness. Shades of golden yellow carry the promise of a positive future. Yellow will advance from surrounding colors and instill optimism and energy, as well as spark creative thoughts.

    How the color yellow affects us physically


      Stimulates mental processes

      Stimulates the nervous system

    • Activates memory

    • Encourages communication

    Saturday, January 14, 2012

    Spring abstract fine art oil painting

    Pink Blossoms
    12x24 giclee on acrylic

    ABOUT the COLOR PINK:
    Brighter pinks are youthful, fun, and exciting, while vibrant pinks have the same high energy as red; they are sensual and passionate without being too aggressive. Toning down the passion of red with the purity of white results in the softer pinks that are associated with romance and the blush of a young woman's cheeks. It's not surprising that when giving or receiving flowers, pink blossoms are a favorite. Pink is the color of happiness and is sometimes seen as lighthearted. For women who are often overworked and overburdened, an attraction to pink may speak of a desire for the more carefree days of childhood.

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    Thursday, January 12, 2012

    ContemporaryAbstract landscape painting

    Between Two Trees
    36x48 acrylic/oil
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    How the color blue effects us physically

    •                                                   Calms and sedates
    • Cools
    • Aids intuition
    Blue is the color of the Throat Chakra, also known as Visuddha.

    This chakra is located in the throat. It is linked to the throat, neck, hands, and arms.

    The Throat Chakra is connected with speech and hearing,
     and encourages spiritual communication.
     Opening the Throat Chakra is said to improve clairaudience.

    Gemstones that will aid the Throat Chakra include turquoise and aquamarine. (ask.com)

    Tuesday, January 10, 2012

    Contemporary fine art painting

    
    Along the Creek 24x30


    Blue is the overwhelming "favorite color." Blue is seen as trustworthy, dependable, and committed.

    The color of ocean and sky, blue is perceived as a constant in our lives. As the collective color of the spirit, it invokes rest and can cause the body to produce chemicals that are calming. However, not all blues are serene and sedate.

    Electric or brilliant blues become dynamic and dramatic -- an engaging color that expresses exhilaration. Some shades or the overuse of blue may come across as cold or uncaring.

    Indigo, a deeper blue, symbolizes a mystical borderland of wisdom, self-mastery, and spiritual realization. While blue is the color of communication with others, indigo turns the blue inward to increase personal thought, profound insights, and instant understandings.

    Blue is the least "gender specific" color, having equal appeal to both men and women.(about.com)
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