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This fall study was done en plein air up in Evergreen on a pass towards Mount Evans. The painting was about capturing the color in light and shadow of the lovely aspen leaves.

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The drive back to Colorado from Nebraska is relaxing and actually very pretty in places. I had to pull over for this scene.  The light hit just right, and the water reflected the sky color in such a paintable way.
This is acrylic on watercolor paper. A 5x7 image with a margin of white paper for framing.

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.

I found this lovely scene on a drive in the early spring from Breckenridge towards Fairplay.
It just sold on eBay. It is a 16x20 oil painting. I can't get enough of the willows against snow. The warm orange- green of the background trees frames the focal point nicely.

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After a fun vacation with Ted and Nick in San Fransisco,  Fern and I took the kids to Carmel.  What a quaint, lovely town.  We hit galleries, played at the beach, just had a great time.  I was inspired by an artist named SC Juan, who painted around the area using a grayed down palette and thick, juicy paint.
I painted this scene from Carmel thinking about his style.

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Fernando and I used to motorcycle at Rampart Range!  The paths are narrow, deep, steep and very tricky.  I can't believe I ever had the nerve.  Last time we went, we took our ATVs.  I got scared, frozen scared, immobilized, and Fern had to get me unstuck.  I took my jeep back last summer and painted this wonderful rock, doing a balancing act, like I had to do on the motorcycle.  I much prefer to paint at Rampart Range.

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I ventured on a solo painting trip last fall.  Packed paints, dog and headed out in jeep.  I got up at dawn, drove from the cabin towards Buena Vista, then to a campsite on the Arkansas river.  I loved the first light.  Renoir ( Rennie) had a great time chasing off the cows that kept coming to see what I was painting.  This was the first of many paintings this day.  Great day!!!

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This is another ACEO art card; an acrylic and watercolor paper.  I will list some on my Etsy site as well.

I can't believe the blessing of living in Colorado.  It really seems I have been on a 16 year vacation.  The small cabin in the mountains was a great idea for us.   Many of my paintings have come from areas right around the cabin.  Just endless material.

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This is my first ACEO (art "trading card"). It is a 2 1/2x3 1/2" acrylic on 140lb watercolor paper.  Thought I would try this on eBay and see how things go.

 I start all my auctions at a dollar.  I am following the advise of an artist who did this. I hope to give it a year then re-evaluate things.

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Easy Come
Easy Go
So swift, So transient,
the fallen snow.
It comes to rest so tenderly
on jagged rock
and fallen tree.


Cabin Fever is a 5x7
acrylic on 140lb watercolor paper.  This will be listed on eBay on 3/5/14. starting bids are very low, as I am new to eBay selling.  Search Cabin Fever EB14

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I screeched my little ole jeep to a slipping, sliding halt as I drove up this pass from Como, Colorado towards Breckenridge.  Just loved the colors of those distant mountains!!  This 9x12 oil on panel was painted en plein air while I was precariously perched on the side of a road.  One false step backwards off the cliff  and bye-bye Tracy.  The average artist will indeed risk life and limb for a painting!

Bid for this on eBay, if you are so inclined, on 3/4/14. Search Hoosier Pass EB46

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Those who live
in Colorado know
the beauty of willows
against fresh fallen snow.

This quick 5x7 acrylic on watercolor paper sketch is, of course, yet another from the 'never disappoints', Lair of the Bear.
(Where else, right?)
And why not?  When a painter or photographer, or landscape appreciator, finds a spot she loves, why not go back and back.......

This will be up on eBay at 5 pm on 3/3/14.  If you would like to bid, search EB43 on eBay.

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Who can improve upon
 the subtle play of grey
that canvases the landscape
 of Creator God, Yahweh?

This 5x7 Acrylic on watercolor paper will be soon up for bidding on eBay.
Search on eBay for Tracy Haines Fine Art EB42