John K. Harrell - A Daily Painting Journal

Rusted Door 5 x 7 Acrylic Italy Landscape Painting

2012-01-31T08:10:00.000-08:00

$125.00 + $10.00 S/H

When I was visiting Italy I was captivated by much of the architecture, and for some unknown reason specifically doors. Maybe because they were more accessible at eye level. Whatever the reason, I took a multitude of pictures and now I am starting to paint some of them. This beautiful rusted specimen was in Sienna Italy. If this door could only speak! Maybe it does, what do you think?

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Tulip Fields 5 x 7 Acrylic of Washington State Tulip Fields

2012-01-28T13:36:00.000-08:00

SOLD

I have so many friends in Washington that encouraged me to visit these tulip fields. They were so right. An incredible site and experience to say the least. It's a challenge to put so much color in the landscape, but trust me it was there. A feast for the eye!

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Red Koi Acrylic 6 x 6 Koi Painting

2012-01-26T20:10:00.000-08:00

$125.00 + $10.00 S/H

I plan on painting some larger pieces like this. They will have more Koi in them, but I am liking the contemporary feel of this technique.

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"Andie" 7 x 5 Acrylic Dachshund Pet Portrait

2012-01-19T19:29:00.000-08:00

SOLD

Andie is one of my Parent's dogs. She is half Dachshund and half Chihuahua! She is a delightful puppy and full of personality!

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Lucy 6 x 6 Acrylic Pet Portrait

2012-01-17T15:17:00.000-08:00

SOLD

I have completed quite a few pet portraits in the last few weeks. These portraits are becoming some of my favorite subjects to paint for two reasons. The first being the challenge of capturing the essence of the subject and secondly,experiencing the reaction of the client when they see the finished work. Both are exhilarating! This little lady is Lucy, a Shih Tzu.

If you would like to have a pet portrait painted just contact me at John@brushstrokesstudio.com

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Poppy Field 5 x 7 Acrylic Landscape Painting

2012-01-10T20:17:00.000-08:00

$125.00 + $10.00 S/H

Here is simplified interpretation of a poppy field in the South of France. I plan to paint a larger version of this soon for an up coming show at Brushstrokes Studio. The show is called "Painting with Passion" and will showcase work using the color red just in time for Valentine's Day!

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California Poppy 5 x 7 Acrylic Floral Landscape

2012-01-05T15:37:00.000-08:00

$125.00 + $10.00 S/H

New Year new paintings! I have quite a few shows in the works for this year and I'm using my daily paintings as sort of a guide on what I want to focus on for each show. So the subjects will change frequently. Follow my journey through out the year.

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Holiday Candles 5 x 7 Acrylic Holiday Painting

2011-12-19T21:28:00.000-08:00

SOLD

This is the last of my Holiday themed daily paintings. I just enjoy the mood candles give to a holiday party or dinner. I just had to paint the ones I had burning while I decorated my tree.

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A Puppy Christmas 7 x 5 Acrylic Pet Portrait

2011-12-09T14:40:00.000-08:00

$125.00 + $10.00 S/H

This is a picture of my pup Penny. She posed for me this year. I don't think she enjoyed the modeling session very much, but the result was fantastic!

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Christmas Teddy 5 x 7 Acrylic Holiday Still Life

2011-12-06T14:11:00.000-08:00

$125.00 + $10.00 S/H

This teddy bear still life is another in my Holiday series. Teddy bears were always a part of my Christmas experiences as a child so painting them seems like a trip through time.

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Christmas Candle 5 x 7 Acrylic Holiday Painting

2011-12-01T14:58:00.000-08:00

SOLD

Candles and pine boughs always make me think of the holidays! Their image and their aroma are a feast for the holiday senses.

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Snow Covered Holly 5 x 7 Acrylic Landscape Painting

2011-11-29T15:38:00.000-08:00

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I thought I would do a small series of Holiday themed paintings this week. I picked some images that evoke fond memories of the season. I hope they strike a chord with you as well.

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Pingree Park Colorado 5 x 7 Acrylic Landscape Painting

2011-11-22T14:06:00.000-08:00

SOLD

This area is just west of Fort Collins Colorado and is a part of the Colorado State University Campus. I attended this campus as part of my curriculum in the Forestry Department. Pingree Park evokes such wonderful memories of my studies that painting it made me feel like I was back in forestry school.

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Aspen Range 5 x 7 Acrylic Colorado Landscpe Painting

2011-11-18T11:27:00.000-08:00

$125.00 + $10.00 S/H

Colorado in the fall is spectacular. Taking a road trip into the Rocky Mountains is an artist's dream. I took so many picture on this trip I could choose a different one everyday for a couple years and still not make a dent in the scenes I could paint. Enjoy!

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Hummingbird Draw Acrylic 6 x 6 Wild Life Painting

2011-11-17T10:41:00.000-08:00

$125.00 + $10.00 S/H

I was visiting my parents in Durango Colorado and the hummingbirds were prolific. I was standing in their kitchen and took pictures of the fighting over the food in the feeder. I was captivated by there behavior and speed.

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Yellow Slicker 5 x 7 New York Urban Landscape

2011-11-06T12:59:00.000-08:00

$125.00 + $10.00 S/H

New York had it share of rain this summer especially during the hurricane, but I don't think it stoped New York from showing its true character.

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Stormy Coast 5 x 7 Acrylic Coast Line Painting

2011-11-03T19:17:00.000-07:00

$125.00 + $10.00 S/H

I took this picture when I was visiting a fried in Portland Oregon. We made a day trip to the coast and there was quite the storm brewing. The winds,rain and big waves made for a dramatic landscape. I was trying to get some cool shots but couldn't until this care came along and gave me a focal point. Hope you like.

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Red Slicker 6 x 6 Acrylic Urban Street Scene

2011-10-31T14:30:00.000-07:00

SOLD

This is a scene from New York this summer. I love to paint rainy days and this gentleman's red slicker caught my eye. He seemed perfectly happy about walking in the rain.

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Two's Company 5 x 7 Acrylic Honey Bee Painting

2011-09-07T08:44:00.000-07:00

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$125.00 + $10.00 S/H

On Target 5 x 7 Acrylic Honey Bee Painting on Red Zina

2011-09-01T08:52:00.000-07:00

$125.00 + $10.00 S/H

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Joey Acrylic 5 x 7 Pet Portrait

2011-08-17T20:49:00.000-07:00

SOLD

This little fella was just eight weeks old. He is such a cute subject for a portrait. A very good client of Brushstrokes Studio Gallery commissioned me to do this painting for a friend of hers as a gift. She loved the finished product and I hope her friend does as well.

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Bee Bounty 6 x 6 Acrylic Painting of a Honey Bee on a Cone Flower

2011-08-16T16:20:00.000-07:00

SOLD

My yard is full of blooming flowers right now and the bees love the Coneflowers. Painting these intimate images is opening a whole new world to me. Just the way the seeds in the cone flower line up in rows is fascinating not to mention how much the bee liked foraging on it.

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About to Take Flight 5 x 7 Acrylic Painting of a Honey Bee

2011-08-15T20:15:00.000-07:00

$125.00 + $10.00 S/H

Here is another painting of my honey bees. This little lady was on the fountain getting a drink of water. She flew off just after taking this picture. They are such interesting creatures. I am doing a show based on animals here at my gallery in Denver opening the first Friday in October. The name of the show is "All Creatures Great and Small" I just have to include a larger work of one of my bees in that collection of paintings.

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Honey Bee 6 x 6 Acrylic Painting of a Honey Bee

2011-08-10T19:08:00.000-07:00

$125.00 + $10.00 S/H

This is another painting in a series I am doing on my honey bees. All the worker bees are female so I know this portrait is of a little lady of one of my hives. Quite cute actually and fascinating to learn about. Hopefully, you see the beauty in them as much as I do. The next painting will have them on some of the flowers in my garden.

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The Bees Knees 6 x 6 Acrylic Painting of a Honey Bee

2011-08-09T20:38:00.000-07:00

SOLD

My new passion is beekeeping. It's my first year keeping bees and I have an apiary of four hives. With all these bees in my back yard it was inevitable that they would become the subjects of some of my paintings. This little lady was posing on my fountain just waiting for me to take her picture. I love the light illuminating her body. I see many more paintings with bees as my focus. Enjoy the world of bees through an artist's eyes!

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Mountain Brook 7 x 5 Acrylic Mountain Landscape

2011-08-03T18:50:00.000-07:00

$125.00 + $10.00 S/H

There is nothing more refreshing and exhilarating than the sound of a mountain brook. The bubbling water making its way down the mountain and cutting its way through the spring snow. Pure nature and quite fun to paint.

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Sunflower Compliment 7 x 5 Acrylic Floral Painting

2011-08-02T20:04:00.000-07:00

SOLD

This is the time of year for sunflowers. I simply love the back drop of the blue Colorado sky with the buttery yellow of the sunflower.

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Italy Market 7 x 5 Acrylic Urban Landscape of Italy

2011-07-27T19:21:00.000-07:00

$125.00 + $10.00 S/H

The quaint street markets in Italy were abundant and each had its own unique character. The flower market here was quite busy and the owner seemed to know everybody by name and what they were looking for. Nobody had to really make a decision the shop owner made the selection with out consultation. It was extraordinary to watch.

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In The Abbey 6 x 6 Acrylic Interior Landscape

2011-07-26T20:44:00.000-07:00

$125.00 + $10.00 S/H

This painting is inspired from another of my friends photographs of Europe. He said that the girls were practicing in the choir and their voices were amazing. I hope the painting evokes a similar response.

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Winter Recess 6 x 6 Acrylic Urban Landscape with Figures

2011-07-21T20:06:00.000-07:00

$125.00 + $10.00 S/H

This painting was created from a friends pictures from France. I don't know anything about the school except that it was an all girls school. I thought it was an interesting subject mater and a bit of a challenge to paint this small. Here is the result and I hope it responds to you.

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Allie Acrylic 12 x 9 Pet Portrait

2011-07-20T12:52:00.000-07:00

SOLD

Terry and Shawna Zwart commissioned me to paint their Pups. This is the second of two. Both dogs are up there in age but needless to say are the light of their lives. Allie was so attached to Zues that she was easy to photograph as long as Zues was around. I used a simplified abstract background to accentuate her wonderful expression and features.
I am offering a 10% discount on pet portraits if booked in the month of July. I offered this discount in July last year and was flooded with new clients. So if your special friend needs a portrait painted don't delay.

Zues 12 x 9 Acrylic Pet Portrait

2011-07-13T15:25:00.000-07:00

SOLD

Terry and Shawna Zwart commissioned me to paint their Pups. This is the first of two. Both dogs are up there in age but needless to say are the light of their lives. Zues was a perfect subject and seemed to know he was posing for a close up. I used a simplified abstract background to accentuate his wonderful expression.
I am offering a 10% discount on pet portraits if booked in the month of July. I offered this discount in July last year and was flooded with new clients. So if your special friend needs a portrait painted don't delay.

Pricing for portraits is based on size. Please feel free to email me for quotes.

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Venice Stroll Acrylic 7 x 5 Urban Landscape Painting of Venice Italy

2011-07-12T20:56:00.000-07:00

$125.00 + $10.00 S/H

I have said this before and say it again here. There wasn't anything I didn't like about my experiences in Italy. On this evening my friends and family were enjoying cocktails while I was continuing to document about everything I could in Venice. I loved the quite sophistication of this simple street scene.

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Buffalo Grassess 7 x 5 Acrylic Buffalo Painting

2011-07-05T18:52:00.000-07:00

SOLD

I have been asked to paint a few more buffalo and here is the first of two paintings. Both of these paintings sold right away but, I will be happy to paint others if anyone would like something similar.

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Passion 6 x 6 Mixed Media Resin Coated Abstract

2011-06-27T20:54:00.000-07:00

$125.00 + $10.00 S/H

I am going to post a few of my smaller abstracts. I've had great fun pushing my artistic boundaries by exploring my abstract inclinations and have been pleasantly surprised by the results. I have found that in this type of painting its all intuition and that alone it quite the challenge for me. My impressionist painting relies on a more literal interpretation of the subject. In this work the interpretation is the subject. I hope you enjoy the journey as much as I am.

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Twilight Parade 6 x 6 Urban Landscape Painting

2011-06-22T19:12:00.000-07:00

$125.00 $10.00 S/H

Twilight and Cities, my two favorite subjects to paint. Combined into one painting a double punch of way to much fun. Hope you think so!

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Night Story Acrylic 5 x 7 Urban Landscape Painting

2011-06-14T14:48:00.001-07:00

SOLD

The pulse of city life is as strong as the colors I used to create this painting. The intensity of the lights and the colors of the city's night life weave a wonderful story for its inhabitants and hopefully my interpretation conveys a truth about City Life.

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Roof Top Sunset Acrylic 5 x 7 Urban Sunset Painting

2011-06-13T15:31:00.000-07:00

SOLD

This painting was inspired by the sunset just outside my upper deck of my home in Denver. As a result of the fires in Arizona we have been having some spectacular sunsets and this was no exception. I hope that the fires will be contained soon.

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Urban Dusk 5 x 7 Acrylic Urban Painting

2011-06-01T19:01:00.000-07:00

$125.00 + $10.00 S/H

The angle of the light can change everything about a landscape and in this painting the low warm light of dusk makes the buildings burn up with color.

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Go Buffs 6 x 6 Acylic Buffalo Painting

2011-05-24T14:30:00.000-07:00

SOLD

This creature is so majestic. Knowing its history in this country you cant help but to feel sorry for these amazing animals. This specimen had such a intense stare and proud stance it made painting him a delight.

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Out For A Swim 6 x 6 Acrylic Koi Painting

2011-05-19T20:47:00.000-07:00

SOLD

It's been a really wet spring in Denver but,I happened to catch one of my Koi out for a swim in the bright but brief sunlight we had a couple of days ago. I think they are itching for warmer weather as well.

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An American Beauty 7 x 5 Acrylic Floral Painting

2011-05-04T20:56:00.000-07:00

$125.00 + $10.00 S/H

Well the roses aren't quite out yet but I took this picture last year in the gardens of Washington Park. What a beauty it is!

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Ovation 5 x 7 Acrylic Floral Painting

2011-05-02T19:32:00.000-07:00

$125.00 + $10.00 S/H

It's Poppy Time!

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A Paris Moment 7 x 5 Acrylic Paris Urban Landscape

2011-04-27T14:16:00.000-07:00

SOLD

I treated this painting more like a watercolor in application. The paint was used as a wash verses an opaque technique.

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Spring Rain 6 x 6 Arylic Urban Landscape

2011-04-26T14:31:00.000-07:00

SOLD

The leaves are just beginning to bud on the trees down town on the mall and, with the recent rain I have had great opportunity to get new spring pictures. This is the result of one of my successful adventures.

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Time for Spring Acrylic 6 x 6 Floral Landscape Painting

2011-04-25T14:30:00.000-07:00

$125.00 + $10.00 S/H

It's been a bit chilly here the last few days but it hasn't dampened my Spring fever or my desire to paint flowers. This painting should help warm up anybody's cool spring day.

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Blushing Acrylic 6 x 6 Spring Poppy Painting

2011-04-21T17:38:00.000-07:00

SOLD

Another painting inspired by spring fever! These pink poppies were the size of grapefruit. The way the sun was hitting them illuminated the delicate paper quality of their petals. Enjoy!

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Stand up and Sing Acrylic 6 x 6

2011-04-20T15:26:00.000-07:00

SOLD

This time of year always makes me in the mood to paint flowers. After a long Colorado winter the color of these cupcakes of nature feed my soul.

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Denver Streets Acrylic 6 x 6 Urban Landscape

2011-04-13T19:59:00.000-07:00

SOLD

Painting my favorite kind of urban landscape. The way all the lights and colors reflect just make me crazy and I have to capture it on canvas. Hope you like!

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Ruby Red Acrylic 5 x 7 Hummingbird Painting

2011-04-11T18:53:00.001-07:00

SOLD

Spring has sprung here in Denver and I am in the mood to paint anything that reminds me of that fact. I'm going to become a beekeeper in about two weeks and I've been deliberating on what I wanted to paint on my hives to make them special. So one of them is going to be forever known as the Hummingbird Hive. This little fella is going to be adorned on the front of the hive with a little buddy and some Geraniums. I will post a picture of the hive when its completed.

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Illuminated Cross Walk 6 x 6 Acrylic Urban Landscape

2011-03-31T12:27:00.000-07:00

SOLD

Sometimes it's the common things like cars which I find interesting subjects for a painting. The shapes of the cars and all the lights and colors in the reflections marry to create a fantastic painting!

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An Urban Storm 4 x 8 Acrylic Urban Landscape Painting

2011-03-30T15:34:00.000-07:00

SOLD

Spring has sprung, but I had to paint one more snow scene. I just loved all the atmosphere with the snow in the air and the way it created the spheres around the street lights. I don't know if the subjects in the painting were having as much fun as I was taking pictures in the storm but hopefully they were having a good day none the less.

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City Park Reflection Acrylic 6 x 6 Denver Urban Landscape Painting

2011-03-28T19:40:00.000-07:00

SOLD

City Park is a very popular place to visit for residents and visitors of Denver. Artists including myself enjoy painting it because of the oasis of beautiful subjects it offers for their paintings.

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Streamside 7 x 5 Acrylic Colorado Landscape

2011-03-25T15:10:00.000-07:00

SOLD

I very much enjoy hiking next to a mountain stream. Watching the light play on the water and how it filters through the trees is mesmerizing. I hope I captured it today in this painting!

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Tuscan Poppies Acrylic 5 x 7 Tuscan Landscape

2011-03-23T15:57:00.000-07:00

$125.00 + $10.00 S/H

Spring in Tuscany is so impressive with the rolling landscape and the wild poppies abundant everywhere you look. This home was nestled with these poppies and made a perfect subject for a painting.

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Aspen View Acrylic 5 x 7 Colorado Mountain Landscape

2011-03-22T15:10:00.000-07:00

SOLD

I live in such a beautiful state and don't have to travel far to see a spectacular view like this one. Painting these aspens was effortless!

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Never Alone Acrylic 7 x 5 Urban Landscape Painting

2011-03-21T15:10:00.000-07:00

SOLD

The constant connection I feel with my own dog was expressed with the subjects of this painting. The woman was talking to her trusted companion like he was her best friend and confidant. I totally relate!

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Early Morning Denver 5 x 7 Acrylic Urban Landscape Painting

2011-03-02T14:21:00.000-08:00

SOLD

The early bird catches the worm. Wow, did I score by catching this spectacular sunrise illuminating the Denver skyline.

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No Trepidation 6 x 6 Acrylic Urban Landscape Painting

2011-03-01T14:24:00.001-08:00

SOLD

In the fast paced urban setting trepidation is in short supply. Everyone seems to know where they are going and getting there in a hurry. I love the energy of the city.

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Sammy Acrylic 11 x 12 Pet Portrait Commission

2011-02-25T05:53:00.000-08:00

SOLD

Painting Dogs has truly become one of my favorite subjects to paint. I very much enjoy the challenge of capturing the essence of each pet and know I have when I see the reaction of their owners. Joan, Sammy was a complete joy to paint. Thank you for giving me the honor.

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The Red Scarf 7 x 5 Acrylic Urban Landscape Painting of Italy

2011-02-23T20:47:00.000-08:00

SOLD

On my trip to Italy I spent only one day and one night in Florence. Even though it was a short experience I packed all I could into it. With my camera glued into my hand I tried to immerse myself in all Florence had to offer. This painting was from a scene just after enjoying one of the best diners of my life. The people and city were as intoxicating as the food.

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Floral Bounty Acylic 6 x 6 Floral Landscape Painting

2011-02-21T20:19:00.000-08:00

SOLD

This is a painting inspired from one of my favorite local residential gardens here in Denver. It was so warm here today that I was getting excited for spring and thought that I would push the season by painting a spring floral. I love my job.

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Urban Bus Stop Acrylic 7 x 5 Urban Landscape Painting

2011-02-17T20:13:00.000-08:00

SOLD

I am constantly amazed at how the seemingly ordinary can become extraordinary. This common bus stop comes alive with color and light, everything I need to make an awesome painting.

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Two to Cross Acrylic 7 x 5 Urban Landscape and Figures

2011-02-16T07:56:00.000-08:00

$125.00 + $10.00 S/H

I was very excited about the angle of this composition. Capturing the nuances of the figures under the umbrella was a great challenge.

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On The Job 6 x 6 Acrylic Urban Street Scene

2011-02-02T20:24:00.000-08:00

$125.00 + $10.00 S/H

A rainy wet day in the city and, everyone still has a job to do. I love mine!

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Night Companions 7 x 5 Acrylic Urban Landscape

2011-01-27T21:06:00.000-08:00

SOLD

This is a winter scene of Denver on the 16th Street Mall at night. It was chilly for sure but hopefully seeing it warms the heart!

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Through Thick and Thin Acrylic 6 x 6 Urban Abstract

2011-01-25T20:52:00.000-08:00

SOLD

These ladies were obviously best of friends and couldn't have had a better time sharing an umbrella in this rain shower.

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Serendipity Acrylic 5 x 7 Urban Landscape Painting

2011-01-19T18:12:00.000-08:00

$125.00 + $10.00 S/H

An intimate composition of an urban moment.

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Maroon Bells Acrylic 7 x 5 Colorado Landscape

2011-01-18T19:06:00.001-08:00

SOLD

The Maroon Bells are probably Colorado's most recognizable mountains. They attract many an artist and photographer to their majestic beauty, and I'm one of them. When you see them in person they take your breath away. I hope I did them justice in this painting!

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Reflections of a Commute Acrylic 7 x 5 Urban Landscape Painting

2011-01-11T15:48:00.000-08:00

SOLD

In the city committing to work is an everyday occurrence for most people. Doing it in the rain brings a bit of a twist to that everyday activity, and capturing that in the reflections of the streets is my work time commute.

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Moody Day Acrylic 6 x 6 Urban Landscape

2011-01-06T20:06:00.000-08:00

SOLD

A cold cloudy rainy day makes for a moody painting. I think capturing a mood with paint is one of the hardest tests of my artistic abilities. I'm up for the challenge!

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Winter Stance Acrylic 5 x 7 Wild Life Painting

2011-01-05T20:39:00.001-08:00

SOLD

I have always been intrigued by Bison and there is a herd which makes its home in foothills west of Denver. I stopped to take their pictures the other day just after a pretty intense Colorado snow storm. These buffalo made wonderful subjects for a winter landscape painting.

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Streets of Snow Acrylic 7 x 5 Urban Snow Scene

2011-01-03T19:20:00.000-08:00

SOLD

It's been winter here in Denver for the last few days and I'm having a blast painting it. This was a view down 17th Ave. in Denver Colorado.

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City Skier Acrylic 5 x 7 Urban Snow Scene

2010-12-30T15:01:00.000-08:00

$125.00 + $10.00 S/H

It is finally snowing in Denver today! It's the first snow of the whole year and I was out celebrating by taking pictures and getting a Chi latte. This fella was already taking advantage of the powder on the streets!

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Wally Acrylic 6 x 6 Dog Portrait

2010-12-29T20:10:00.000-08:00

Wally is such a great subject for a painting. I couldn't ask for more character in a pet portrait. His portrait was commissioned as a Christmas gift for some special friends who love their dog more than life. I can totally relate to those feelings!

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Stella Acrylic 6 x 6 Dog Portrait

2010-12-27T20:55:00.001-08:00

Stella is a very special dog. She is the hound bundle of joy of my next door neighbors Scott and Jackie. A beautiful miniature dachshund that is most likely the most spoiled dog I have ever know except for maybe my own of course. That prize is always up for grabs any given day of the week. All joking aside we are lucky to have such awesome companions in our lives. Merry Christmas Scott and Jackie!

SOLD

John K. Harrell Fine Art

Oggie Acrylic 6x 6 Dog Portrait

2010-12-23T19:51:00.001-08:00

Oggie is Bonnie's best friend. Bonnie is my neighbor's mother and is one hell of a woman. I've had the pleasure of getting to know Bonnie over the past year and find her to be just as much fun to hang with as our neighbors! Oggie, is Bonnie's constant companion and I am honored to capture his lovable mug in a painting for her Christmas present this year. Enjoy, Bonnie!

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Bella 5 x 7 Acrylic Dog Portrait

2010-12-22T20:42:00.001-08:00

This portrait of Bella was commissioned by a Bob Boland as a Christmas present for some family friends. I haven't met Bella personally but when Bob saw the painting of her he said that I captured her essence! That is music to my ears and hope the recipients of the Christmas present think the same.

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Winky The One Eyed Kitty Acrylic 12 x 12 Pet Portrait

2010-12-20T19:21:00.000-08:00

Winky has had a very eventful life. Darren, Winky's owner doesn't know how he came to lose his eye but, adopted him a couple of years ago from a cat rescue here in Denver. Winky has been in several homes over his long life of 13 years and has found himself the best of owners. Darren is totally in love with him and had his portrait commissioned for his wife's Christmas present. He is all personality and having only one eye only adds to his persona!

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Hot Williows Cold Waters 6 x 6 Acrylic Winter Colorado Landscape

2010-12-13T20:07:00.000-08:00

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Colorado can have some very intense Winter weather. In the harshest of winters the fiery orange of the willow branches slice through the cold barren landscape with the promise of life despite mother nature's strong grip.

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Urban Stance Acrylic 6 x 6 Impressionistic Urban Scene

2010-12-10T18:06:00.001-08:00

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It's that time of year again for wintery days of shopping. This was a very wet snow and not very cold. In Colorado
This is good shopping weather.

John K. Harrell Fine Art

Winter Stream 5 x 7 Acrylic Winter Colorado Landscape

2010-11-29T20:26:00.000-08:00

$125.00 + $10.00 S/H

It's that time of year again for the mountain streams to begin to freeze over and hide the wonderful sounds they make as they wind down the mountain side.

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Sunlights Pathway 7 x 5 Acrylic Mountain Landscape Painting in Colorado

2010-11-22T19:18:00.000-08:00

$125.00 + $10.00 S/H

I enjoyed capturing the way the sunlight filtered through the forest onto the clear mountain stream near Steamboat Colorado.

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The Gift of Christmas 7 x 5 Acrylic Christmas Painting

2010-11-20T11:43:00.000-08:00

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I'm having fun painting a few Christmas images to get me in the Christmas spirit. This little painting had that effect on me and I hope it inspires the spirit in you!

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Saint Nick 7 x 5 Acrylic Christmas Painting

2010-11-17T20:11:00.000-08:00

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Who better to represent Christmas but Saint Nick. I hope you like my interpretation.

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Christmas Sleigh Ride 5 x 7 Acrylic Christmas Painting

2010-11-15T19:47:00.000-08:00

I was asked to do a few more Christmas images. So, I have tried to paint images that evoke a favorite Christmas memory for me. I remember being on a horse driven sleigh ride through the mountains of Durango Colorado when I was about eight years old. I still remember it like it was yesterday. The horse's breathing and the sounds of the sleigh bells and the smell of smoke promising a warm fire and hot chocolate when the ride was over.

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A Cozy Night Acrylic 6 x 6 Winter Urban Landscape

2010-11-13T14:06:00.000-08:00

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Winter and an early evening seem to be a constant in our world, so I thought painting a snowy night scene seemed appropriate. This is in down town Denver on the 16th Street mall with all its wonderful night life. I was attracted to all the lights in the trees and how everything was blanketed with a fresh layer of the fluffy white stuff.

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Fall Perspective 5 x 7 Acrylic Impressionistic Fall River Landscape

2010-11-11T15:20:00.000-08:00

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There is some pretty country up near Idaho Springs Colorado. This creek was nestled into the valley amongst the aspen trees and willow bushes.

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Imbued Mood 7 x 5 Acrylic Urban Landscape in the Rain

2010-11-04T13:45:00.000-07:00

$125.00 + $10.00 S/H

An urban scene shrouded in mist and overflowing in a comforting moody atmosphere.

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Sassy Red 7 x 5 Acrylic Urban Scene

2010-11-02T20:17:00.000-07:00

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I'm particularly excited by the challenge of capturing a mood in the landscape. On this day it was snowing, but it hadn't started sticking to the ground yet, so I had good reflections to work with. Between the low clouds and the slushy snow fall I had a lot of atmosphere to choose from. I'm pleased with the result of today's painting effort.

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Lucy Acrylic Dog Portrait of a Golden Retriver

2010-10-31T20:19:00.000-07:00

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I was commissioned to do this portrait of Lucy for a client's husbands 65th birthday present. Denise was extremely pleased with the outcome and said I captured Lucy's essence. If you would like to have your pet's portrait commissioned just write me an email or call Brushstrokes Gallery 303-871-0800 to set it up. If a portrait is scheduled before the first week in December I can have it completed in time for Christmas.

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Christmas is Coming 6 x 6 Acrylic Christmas Teddy Bear Painting

2010-10-29T15:57:00.000-07:00

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I have a collection of teddy bears given to me by special friends and thought I would use them in a series of Christmas themed paintings. I know its early for this kind of subject matter but when the mood strikes I just have to take advantage of it.

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A Time For Reflection Acrylic 7 x 5 Urban Impressionistic Painting

2010-10-27T16:40:00.000-07:00

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Fall is beautiful here in Denver and when it rains the colors reflected on the street are spectacular!

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Just Plain Cute 5 x 7 Acrylic Puppy Painting

2010-10-26T19:10:00.000-07:00

$100.00 + $10.00 S/H

I was visiting a good friend, Brad in Atlanta this spring. He took me to a wonderful park in the heart of the city and I saw this wonderful little puppy. She was only two pounds and the size of my hand. I had to paint her. Her proud parents named her Betty after Betty White. Those are some big shoes to fill but I don't think she will have a hard time doing it.

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Afternoon Pearch 5 x 7 Acrylic Bird Painting

2010-10-25T19:08:00.000-07:00

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I have a wonderful back yard full of trees and bushes with a spectacular water feature. It's a perfect environment for a variety of feathered friends and this was one of them. Thought it was a little late for this little fella to still be in Colorado, but I am glad he stuck around long enough to pose for me none the less.

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A Denver Landmark 7 x 5 Acrylic Urban Landscape of Downtown Denver

2010-10-21T18:37:00.000-07:00

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I was out taking pictures a week ago in the rain. We haven't had much rain this fall so I had to take advantage of the opportunity when I had it. There wasn't much fall color on the mall yet which surprised me but the images I captured were fantastic none the less. The late time of day coupled with the rain made for some moody compositions.

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Capital Snow 6 x 6 Acrylic Urban Landscape of Denver Capital in Winter

2010-10-20T20:02:00.000-07:00

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I'm out taking pictures of Denver it seems like on a daily basis and last winter I was walking to the bank when I captured this scene. I tend to be very attracted to the common place situation becoming the uncommon in the painted form. I hope you agree!

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Yellow Finch 7 x 5 Acrylic Flower and Bird Painting

2010-10-18T19:28:00.000-07:00

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This little guy was a perfect match for the flower he was resting on. I can't believe I actually got the picture. Finches are a welcomed and beloved Colorado resident.

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Fall Pheasant 6 x 6 Acrylic Original Bird Painting

2010-10-14T16:30:00.000-07:00

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Pushing my subject matter comfort zone lately. Yesterday a chipmunk and today a pheasant!

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Chip Off The Old Block 7 x 5 Acrylic Wildlife Painting

2010-10-13T20:43:00.001-07:00

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This is a cheerful resident in the Colorado mountains. Chipmunks don't usually stay still very long so, when I successfully photographed this fella I couldn't wait to get to the studio and paint him.

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