Snowball, 5x7 oil, white cat, $100

This very pretty cat looks just like my neighbor's cat, Snowball. Snowball was not allowed outside, but he spent hours on the window sill keeping an eye on things. To purchase with Paypal, please see http://www.carolnelsonfineart.com/, click on "works,", then "small paintings."

Chestnut Trio, 4x12 oil, chestnut horses, $100

Sometimes, it's so difficult to photograph a painting. I must have taken 20 shots of this one, moving it all over the house, before I got something halfway decent. I love this painting, even though it was hard to get the right amount of detail in such a small painting. Think I'll try it big.

For purchase information, please see http://www.carolnelsonfineart.com/, click on "works", then "small paintings." SOLD

Winter on Clear Creek 2, 11x14 oil

I often drive to Golden, CO, (Clear Creek runs through it) because my gallery, Spirits in the Wind, is there...NOT because the Coors Brewing plant is there! This is another view of Clear Creek from a photo I took last January. We have so much sunshine here in Colorado, that even in the winter, it's usually pleasant to be outside. This was one of those bright, crisp winter days.

Winter on Clear Creek, 11x14 oil

This is a larger version of the painting I did earlier of Clear Creek in winter - see earlier post on 10/15. I simplified the background and eliminated the blue sky. I like this version better.

Black Beauty, 5x7 oil painting of black horse

One of the hardest things to paint is a black horse, or any black animal for that matter. Instead of shadows defining the shape, it is the light on the coat that gives definition. That light goes from light grey, to blue grey, to several shades of blue. After a lot of work, I finally got this one to where I was satisfied with it. To purchase this painting, see www.carolnelsonfineart.com, click on "works," then "small paintings."

Lookin' Back, 6x6 oil, white Arabian horse

All horses are beautiful creatures. Some are more beautiful like this Arabian. When I was in my horsey middle school years, I read all of Walter Farley's books about the Black Stallion. The Black was an Arabian. I still admire the splendid confirmation of this breed. To purchase this painting, please see http://www.carolnelsonfineart.com/, click on "works", then "small paintings." SOLD

Precious Nelson, World's Cutest Dog, 6x6 oil

Precious, aka Pooch, Poochie, Pooch-Pooh, The Princess, is my dog. She has two brothers, Charlie and Mo, and although they are bigger than her, they defer to The Princess. She rules the roost. To purchase this painting, please see http://www.carolnelsonfineart.com/, click on "works," then click on "small paintings."

Mrs. Brown You've Got a Lovely Daughter, 8x10 oil

OK, I couldn't resist the title. It's the old Herman's Hermits song of the 60's. I like how this cow painting turned out. That calf looks so sweet. To purchase this painting, please see http://www.carolnelsonfineart.com/, click on "works," then "small paintings."

Clear Creek in January, 8x10 oil

Clear Creek as it runs through Golden, CO, just above the Coors Brewing plant. :-) To purchase this painting, please see www.carolnelsonfineart.com, click on "works", then "small paintings."

Old Blue Eyes, 6x6 oil Siamese cat

I had a great deal of difficulty with this cat painting. Of course, the eyes are the focal point, and usually the eyes are my favorite part to paint, but on this cat I had so much trouble with the color, shape and expression. Cobalt blue, ultramarine, and prussian blue were all wrong. Cerulean blue was the one. Maybe I should call it Old Cerulean Eyes. ha To purchase this painting, please see http://www.carolnelsonfineart.com/, click on "works", then "small paintings".

Blaze, 7x5 oil painting of a horse

When I was a young girl, I spent a lot of time at a riding stable. One of my favorite mounts was a horse named Blaze. He was such a beauty and had a sweet disposition. To purchase this painting, please see my website, http://www.carolnelsonfineart.com/, click on "works", then "small paintings". SOLD

Lookin' Up, 6x6 oil painting of a kitten

I like the expression on this young cat's face. Obviously, she's spotted something interesting. To purchase this painting for $75, please see http://www.carolnelsonfineart.com/, click on "works", then "small paintings." SOLD

Splogging and Site Scraping

There is one site (that I know of) that is illegally using my blog content. Until today, I didn't know such things occur. The reason, I suppose is to increase traffic to the bogus site. There are several artists blogs being scraped. Because of this, I am posting a:
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Callie, 8x8 oil calico cat

Calico cats have very pretty coloration. I don't really know much about the genetics involved, but I do know that all calico cats are female. This painting is on an 8x8 gallery wrap (no frame necessary) canvas. For purchase information please see my website, http://www.carolnelsonfineart.com/, click on "works", then "animals." SOLD

Cherry Boat, 4x12 oil

I took this picture of cherries in a silver olive boat a couple months ago when the Bing cherries first hit the market. I like the way you can see the cherries reflected in the side of the boat. Cherries make a great subject because of the intense shiny color. Eating the subject is always an extra perk. Painted on gallery wrap (no frame necessary) 4x12 canvas. To purchase for $100 with Paypal, please see http://www.carolnelsonfineart.com/, click on "works", then "small paintings."

Pink Roses, 6x6 oil, $75

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Yellow Roses, 6x6 oil, $75

Yellow roses are my favorite.

SOLD

Back From the Brink - My Brush With Disaster

I visited my friend, and fellow artist, Joannette Sieve, in Buena Vista, Colorado, over the weekend. We drove all over the mountains in search of great photos for future paintings. Joannette had to deliver some paintings to an art show in Aspen on Sunday.
Buena Vista is only 44 miles from Aspen if you go over Independance Pass, but a four hour drive if you go the "safe" way. The pass is usually closed over the winter, but was still open on Sunday. We left in the morning and had no trouble reaching the summit in about an hour. Beautiful sunny day. The other side of the pass, however, was still in shade and there had been about an inch of snow overnight, so it was snowpacked and slippery. Near the top was a traffic light (yes!). They had been working on the road for erosion control and it was only 1 lane wide. There was a tiny guard rail, then about 1000 feet straight down. When we got to the light, it was red, and I felt my antilock brakes shuddering. After some cars came up, the light turned green and it was our turn to go down. I just about pooped in my pants.
It really wasn't very far to go with the one lane, but sure was scarry. It's amazing how everyone drives so carefully when death is only a few feet from the edge. Dropping down into Aspen, we delivered the paintings and had lunch. I hoped that the sun would be shining on the west side of the pass and the snow would be gone by the time we went back. I was very apprehensive about going back that way, but we did, and sure enough, the snow was gone, road dry. WHEW!