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It's been a busy, crazy week for me here in Studio 8!

Some mildew from a previous leak, combined with a new, recent, quickly discovered flood from an AC gone bad, has kept me busy cleaning out and re-organizing my studio.

Thank goodness no paintings were damaged, and I have plenty of work for the upcoming Breckenridge outdoor Art Festival, July 24-26.

There is always a bright side to things and it is up to us to discover and embrace that side!
"Accent the positive, eliminate the negative......"  remember that song?

Indian Mountain Fall

18x24 pastel, framed

$ 1200.00 plus shipping ($85.00)

Prints of this piece also available here: FineArtAmerica

I am looking forward to showing some of my newer pastel works at the Breckenridge Art Festival, located off of Main Street in Breckenridge.  This is one of my favorite pieces this year.  I wanted to hold it for entry into some upcoming national shows, but with the glass and frame it would be expensive and a little risky to ship off.

What a joy and privilege to get to paint every day.  I am very thankful.
Have a wonderful week.

Colorful abstract impressionist Floral pastel painting Colorado artist Tracy Haines

Floral Pastel for sale on Etsy!

Ahhhhhhhh it feels good to be back home!  Back home with pastels for a change.  This was my first medium, and really, probably the one I am forever most comfortable in.

I am exploring more abstraction in my work. In the design, the color- all aspects.

Many have asked me if I teach workshops.  I will eventually. 

Meantime, I am thinking of doing a short video on the process of painting!  I'm taking short help sessions from the local Apple store. Much to learn!

Stay tuned!

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Please stop by and bring a friend or two! Or ten! :)

Painting en plein air at Lair of the Bear with several artists from PAAC, we were all challenged by changing light conditions.  This scene proved to be gorgeous in a variety of lighting.  It's very interesting how the major shapes drastically change depending on the light. Two other paintings of this same scene  but with overcast lighting will be posted soon.
This painting is currently up for bid on eBay.