Friday, July 27, 2012
Treasures Acrylic 6 x 6 Figurative Landcape Painting
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Another painting of these perfectly content children playing on the beach. It brought such joy to my heart to watch them playing in the surf.
John K. Harrell Fine Art
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
What's Up? 6 x 6 Acrylic Figurative Landscape Painting
Nothing is more heart warming than to watch children playing. These two boys were captivated with a plastic bottle and what the ocean waves could do to it. I had to capture their joy on canvas.
John K. Harrell Fine Art
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Thursday, July 5, 2012
A Somber Moment 6 x 6 Acrylic Water Scape of Boats
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I continue to be intrigued by the nuances of reflections, and when I get the opportunity to paint them I take it. The evening light bathed the floating boats with such a somber reflective light I had to capture it in paint.
John K. Harrell Fine Art
Friday, June 29, 2012
Fall Splendor 6 x 6 Acrylic Colorado Landscape Painting by artist John K. Harrell
Painting from essentially my own back yard is quite a treat. This is a scene from Kenosha Pass in Colorado. I live in the city of Denver but, with 45 minutes I can be taking pictures of such beautiful scenery such as this. How fortunate I am.
John K. Harrell Fine Art
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Rush 6 x 6 Acrylic Beach Landscape Painting by Colorado Artist John K. Harrell
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I so enjoy painting children just being in the moment. This little girl was having the best time sparing with the waves of the ocean.
John K. Harrell Fine Art
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Care Free 7 x 5 Acrylic Figurative Water Scape Painting

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I enjoy painting the figure especially when I can capture an act so simple as a child playing on the beach. The common becomes the uncommon in certain situations and that is what I always strive to portray in my work.
John K. Harrell Fine Art
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Urban Mist 5 x 7 Acrylic Urban Landscape of New York City
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A city in the mist of a blanket of fog. A subject I'm drawn to over and over again. This scene happens to be in the big apple close to Times Square.
John K. Harrell Fine Art
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Floating Tranquility 5 x 7 Acrylic water Landcape with boats
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I have lived in a land locked city my whole life. So, when I get the chance to visit a city where there are views of the ocean and everything that comes with them, I'm totally captivated. This day the water was like glass and the boats were patiently waiting for their next adventure. It was a moving but, very tranquil
moment. I hope I've captured their story here on the canvas.
John K. Harrell Fine Art
Friday, June 1, 2012
Fall Connectiion 5 x 7 Urban Landscape Painting of Central Park
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An urban oasis like central park inspire a painting everywhere you look. This bridge backed dropped by the brilliant foliage spoke to me. I just had to paint it!
John K. Harrell Fine Art
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An urban oasis like central park inspire a painting everywhere you look. This bridge backed dropped by the brilliant foliage spoke to me. I just had to paint it!
John K. Harrell Fine Art
Daily Impressionist Painters
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Fuscia 7 x 5 Acrylic Urban Landscape Painting with Figure
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I never know when I sit down to paint what I'm going to be inspired by that day. In this case it was the urban environment but more so the figure waiting to cross the street. Her clothing and umbrella dominated the composition making the city take a back seat. I quite like that.
John K. Harrell Fine Art
Daily Impressionist Painters
I never know when I sit down to paint what I'm going to be inspired by that day. In this case it was the urban environment but more so the figure waiting to cross the street. Her clothing and umbrella dominated the composition making the city take a back seat. I quite like that.
John K. Harrell Fine Art
Daily Impressionist Painters
Monday, May 14, 2012
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Tuscan Evening 5 x 7 Acrylic Tuscany Landscape Painting
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Tuscany is an artist's dream come true. The light was just right and cast such a warm glow on everything in this landscape. It was great fun to capture the mood of this spectacular Tuscan vista at dusk. John K. Harrell Fine Art Daily Impressionist Painters
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Tuscan Summer Acrylic 5 x 7 Tuscany Landscape Painting
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I don't believe I have ever felt so alive as when I was in Italy. It was a feast for my senses as a human being and an artist. This painting captures the bright summer light cascading over the rolling hills of Tuscany. I can still remember how wonderfully fresh it smelt and and unbelievably quite. A perfect day! John K. Harrell Fine Art Daily Impressionist Painters
Thursday, May 3, 2012
An Urban Moment Acrylic 5 x 7 Urban Landscape Painting
$125.00 + $10.00 S/H
A city scape full of color. Everything about this scene is characteristic of what intrigues me about the city. Bright colors,lights,people and atmosphere. All of these elements bring a painting to life!
John K. Harrell Fine Art
Daily Impressionist Painters
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Central Park Sail Boat 5 x 7 Acrylic Urban Landscape Painting

What a wonderful subject for a painting. This boy was having so much fun with his boat and the setting is spectacular. Enjoy!
John K. Harrell Fine Art
Daily Impressionist Painters
Friday, March 23, 2012
Cypress and Poppies 5 x 7 Acrylic Tuscan Landscape Painting

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Spring in Tuscany is so beautiful. This composition maybe trite but, it's really what it looks like there. I was blown away by the beauty of the landscape of Tuscany in the spring.
John K. Harrell Fine Art
Daily Impressionist Painters
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Lone Bandit 7 x 5 Acrylic Italy Painting of a Car

In my travels I tend to photograph pretty much anything and everything that catches my eye. I don't try and figure out why something catches my eye but, tend to just trust my artistic intuition. This small dirt road in Tuscany was so interesting and seemed as though every bend had something special for me to photograph. This interesting car was no exception.
John K. Harrell Fine Art
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Friday, March 2, 2012
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Lavendar Tree Scape Acrylic 5 x 7 Landscape Painting

$125.00 + $10.00 S/H
I have to admit I don't know what kind of trees these are but, they are amazing! Such brilliant color in the landscape! It was almost like I was looking at something out of a science fiction novel. I hope you get a sense of the grandeur of these specimens from my painting.
John K. Harrell Fine Art
Daily Impressionist Painters
Sunday, February 12, 2012
The Chrysler Building 5 x 7 Acrylic Urban Landscape Painting

$125.00 + $10.00 S/H
I can't say that I would ever want to live in New York City, but I can say I very much enjoy painting scenes of the big apple. Everywhere I look is a composition waiting for me to paint. I think the Chrysler Building is one of New York's finest and was quite fun to capture on canvas.
John K. Harrell Fine Art
Daily Impressionist Painters
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Red Trolley 5 x 7 Acrylic Urban Landscape Painting
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Urban landscapes are extremely satisfying to paint. I enjoy incorporating as many elements of the urban experience into a composition. The trolley was just to perfect a subject for this painting.
John K. Harrell Fine Art
Daily Impressionist Painters
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Paris Sunset Acrylic 5 x 7 Acrylic Urban Paris Landscape

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I had such fun in Paris and every time I revisit my photographs I just have to paint something. On this day I was walking all day with the sun interspersed with clouds and then ending with this gorgeous sunset. A perfect ending to a perfect Parisian Day!
John K. Harrell Fine Art
Daily Impressionist Painters
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Rusted Door 5 x 7 Acrylic Italy Landscape Painting

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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?
John K.Harrell Fine Art
Daily Impressionist Painters
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Tulip Fields 5 x 7 Acrylic of Washington State Tulip Fields

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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!
John K. Harrell Fine Art
Daily Impressionist Painters
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Red Koi Acrylic 6 x 6 Koi Painting

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.
John K. Harrell Fine Art
Daily Impressionist Painters
Thursday, January 19, 2012
"Andie" 7 x 5 Acrylic Dachshund Pet Portrait

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Andie is one of my Parent's dogs. She is half Dachshund and half Chihuahua! She is a delightful puppy and full of personality!
John K. Harrell Fine Art
Daily Impressionist Painters
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Lucy 6 x 6 Acrylic Pet Portrait

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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
John K. Harrell Fine Art
Daily Impressionist Painters
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Thursday, January 5, 2012
California Poppy 5 x 7 Acrylic Floral Landscape

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.
John K. Harrell Fine Art
Daily Impressionist Painters
Monday, December 19, 2011
Holiday Candles 5 x 7 Acrylic Holiday Painting

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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.
John K. Harrell Fine Art
Daily Impressionist Painters
Friday, December 9, 2011
A Puppy Christmas 7 x 5 Acrylic Pet Portrait

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!
John K. Harrell Fine Art
Daily Impressionist Painters
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Christmas Teddy 5 x 7 Acrylic Holiday Still Life

$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.
John K. Harrell Fine Art
Daily Impressionist Painters
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Christmas Candle 5 x 7 Acrylic Holiday Painting

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Candles and pine boughs always make me think of the holidays! Their image and their aroma are a feast for the holiday senses.
John K. Harrell Fine Art
Daily Impressionist Painters
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Snow Covered Holly 5 x 7 Acrylic Landscape Painting

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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.
John K. Harrell Fine Art
Daily Impressionist Painters
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Pingree Park Colorado 5 x 7 Acrylic Landscape Painting

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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.
John K. Harrell Fine Art
Daily Impressionist Painters
Friday, November 18, 2011
Aspen Range 5 x 7 Acrylic Colorado Landscpe Painting

$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!
John K. Harrell Fine Art
Daily Impressionist Painters
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Hummingbird Draw Acrylic 6 x 6 Wild Life Painting

$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.
John K. Harrell Fine Art
Daily Impressionist Painters
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Yellow Slicker 5 x 7 New York Urban Landscape

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.
John K. Harrell Fine Art
Daily Impressionist Painters
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Monday, October 31, 2011
Red Slicker 6 x 6 Acrylic Urban Street Scene

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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.
John K. Harrell Fine Art
Daily Impressionist Painters
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Thursday, September 1, 2011
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