“Sifting Thistles” 5” x 7” Original Pastel Painting by Colorado Artist Margretta S. Perry

“Sifting Thistles” 

 5” x 7” 

Original Pastel Painting by Colorado Artist Margretta S. Perry

PRIVATE COLLECTION

This little painting is a rendition of the Sawhill Pond area outside of Boulder, CO looking out toward the Flatirons. I used Wallis sanded paper as the ground and a mix of soft pastels.

“First Snow” 11”x14” Original Pastel Painting by Colorado Artist Margretta S. Perry

“First Snow” 

11”x14” 

Original Pastel Painting by Colorado Artist Margretta S. Perry

$250.00 matted & framed + shipping

Our first snow this year in the Front Range of Colorado was a beauty! I had to meet some people early in the morning, so as I drove, all I wanted to do was to stop and take pictures. When I arrived at my destination I had time to spare, so I walked around the neighborhood snapping away. It was an overcast morning, the light was low; there had been no wind, so the snow was sticking to everything. It was nearly monochromatic and a challenge to paint. I started it on a hot pink-toned ground on Wallis sanded paper, and you can see the rosy color showing through, giving it a color harmony throughout. This painting is matted and framed, ready for hanging. It is being shown at the Broomfield Auditorium and is available for sale there until the end of January 2013.

Contact me at smyliemp@gmail.com if interested in a purchase.

“!Marimba!” 8x10” Original Pastel Painting by Colorado Artist Margretta S. Perry

“!Marimba!” 

8x10” 

Original Pastel Painting by Colorado Artist Margretta S. Perry

PRIVATE COLLECTION

These children were amazing! They were playing the marimba so well, I could hardly believe they were such young children. I would guess about 7 & 8 years old perhaps…and standing on a bench so they could reach. The sun and shade was lovely and a nice backdrop for the musicians. This photo was taken in Cabo San Lucas a couple of years ago.  

I used Wallis sanded paper as the ground and a mix of soft pastels.

“Sunflowers with Blue Glass” 5” x 7” Original Pastel Painting by Colorado Artist Margretta S. Perry

“Sunflowers with Blue Glass” 

 5” x 7” 

Original Pastel Painting by Colorado Artist Margretta S. Perry

PRIVATE COLLECTION

This little painting is part of a series of paintings of sunflowers. After visiting the Vincent Van Gogh exhibit at the Denver Art Museum, I thought it might be interesting to try my own sunflowers. I was disappointed not to see Van Gogh’s rendition, but have always loved his famous painting and decided to give the flowers a try. I used Wallis sanded paper as the ground and a mix of soft pastels.

“Sunflowers in Mexican Pitcher” 5” x 5” Original Pastel Painting by Colorado Artist Margretta S. Perry

“Sunflowers in Mexican Pitcher” 

 5” x 5” 

Original Pastel Painting by Colorado Artist Margretta S. Perry

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This little painting is part of a series of paintings of sunflowers. After visiting the Vincent Van Gogh exhibit at the Denver Art Museum, I thought it might be interesting to try my own sunflowers. I was disappointed not to see Van Gogh’s rendition, but have always loved his famous painting and decided to give the flowers a try. I used Wallis sanded paper as the ground and a mix of soft pastels. This painting is matted and framed, ready for hanging on a small wall or in a larger grouping.

Contact me at smyliemp@gmail.com