“Mystic River” 9” x 12” Original Pastel Painting by Colorado Artist, Margretta Smylie Perry

“Mystic River” 

9” x 12” 

Original Pastel Painting

 by Colorado Artist, 

Margretta Smylie Perry

Mystic River is a place directly from my imagination. This is a place that I thought would be nice to visit. I wanted a glowing sunset picture with lots of trees, mountains in the background, water and rocks in the foreground—all the things I love. I hope you like it as much as I do.

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"Cloud Shadow Vista"” 18” x 24” Original Pastel Painting by Colorado Landscape Artist, Margretta Smylie Perry

"Cloud Shadow Vista"

 18” x 24” 

Original Pastel Painting

 by Colorado Landscape Artist,

 Margretta S. Perry

The Rocky Mountains have enough vistas to keep us painting for the rest of our lives! What gorgeous country! I love the cloud shadows and the interesting patterns they make on the countryside. There is always a variety of colors and textures…I could go on and on… Needless to say, I am in love with this country! I try to take my viewers on a little trip through the painting to experience the landscapes we so often take for granted. Enjoy!!

This painting was selected to appear in the North Metro Art Association annual "Colorado Visions" Show at Westminster City Hall. It is always a pleasure to be in this wonderful art show.

“Sacred Space” 12” x 16” Original Pastel Painting by Colorado Landscape Artist, Margretta Smylie Perry

“Sacred Space”

12” x 16” Original Pastel Painting 

by Colorado Landscape Artist, 

Margretta Smylie Perry

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This is a wonderful glimpse into the Rocky Mountain National Park. If you haven’t visited, put it on your bucket list. There is one scene after another which will take your breath away! I struggled with the title for this painting, but I had to find a title that would really give the space meaning.  Thanks to all of those who made suggestions on my Facebook page. I think “Sacred Space” wraps a lot of your suggestions into one. This will be entered into the National Greeley Show next month—keep your fingers crossed that it is selected to be in the show. 

"Homestead Barn" 12 x 16 Original Pastel Painting by Colorado Artist Margretta Smylie Perry

 "Homestead Barn"

 12" x 16"

Original Pastel Painting 

by Colorado Artist 

Margretta Smylie Perry

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This old Colorado barn gives a real feel for the past. My family on both sides homesteaded in Colorado, and I think this must be what their barns probably looked like. We had a big barn like this when I was a child in Montana. I remember playing in the hayloft with my older sister when all of a sudden my little legs went right through. It was a good thing I had knobby knees--that's all that kept me from falling on through. My father was below us and was terrified! I still have small white scars on either sides of my knees to remind me how they "saved my bacon"! I love the look and variety of these old barns. Hopefully, folks will continue to take care of them and save them into the future.

"Blue and Gold Autumn"-- 9" x 12" Original Pastel Painting by Colorado Landscape Artist Margretta S. Perry

"Blue and Gold Autumn" 

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9" x 12" Original Pastel Painting 

by Colorado Landscape Artist 

Margretta S. Perry

$225.00

Plus shipping

The contrasts of warm against cool and light against dark make this a visually stimulating painting.  This painting was done on watercolor paper with a coating of pastel ground.  The textures of the support made interesting patterns throughout. 

"Northwest Serenity" 5" x 7" Original Pastel Painting by Colorado Landscape Artist Margretta S. Perry

"Northwest Serenity"

5" x 7" Orginal Pastel Panting 

by

Margretta S. Perry

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(Prints Available)

Having lived in Washington State for several years, it is a pleasure to revisit these lush landscapes from photographs I have taken over the years.  

This was my first experience using small Pastelboard.  The Pastelboard was easy to work with and held the pastel well.

Pastel Landscape Work-in-progress by Colorado Artist Margretta S. Perry

Pastel Painting in Progress

 by

Margretta S. Perry

This pastel painting is definitely a work in progress. This is probably the 4th or 5th day of work. There are pieces of it that are really working well, and others I have barely addressed yet. It is one of the largest pastel paintings I've worked on. The size is intimidating, not because of the actual size of the painting, but because of the WEIGHT of the finished work when framed with glass. I usually paint smaller pieces because they are easier to pack up, deliver to shows, and carry to venues. We'll see how this works out...

I've just picked up some very deep colors in pastel--the deepest blue and green I could find, a light turquoise with which to finish these amazing Colorado skies, and a couple of those delicious spring greens. I also use a deep 'Merlot' color in my Terry Ludwig pastels which will add the darkest values yet in the foliage. Keep watching to see how this progresses.

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“Granite Grandeur” 12” x 16” Original Pastel Painting by Colorado Artist Margretta S. Perry

“Granite Grandeur” 

12” x 16” Original Pastel Painting

$275.00 + shipping

 by Colorado Artist

 Margretta S. Perry

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This is an award-winning piece that is soon to be shown at the library at Front Range Community College in the “Art from the Heart” show sponsored by the Paletteers Art Club, Inc. The painting will be for sale at the show.

“Granite Grandeur” is a scene from the Snowy Range Mountains in southern Wyoming. The lovely glacial lakes sit at the bottom of tall granite peaks with glaciers nestled in their crags. The roads across Snowy Range in the Medicine Bow National Forest are all closed during the winter which gives you an idea of the weather issues…

I used Wallis sanded paper as the ground and a mixture of soft pastels. This painting is matted and framed out to a 12 x 16 size, ready for hanging. Although, if purchased matted but unframed, the shipping would be less but will need to be framed under glass. 

I will accept landscape commissions if you have a favorite scene. Prices vary by size.

Contact me for purchasing details at smyliemp@gmail.com