Saturday, August 30, 2008

Urban Commute Acrylic 5 x 7




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I can find something to paint anywhere I look in the city. This was on my way into downtown. I think the shapes of the cars, trees, and buildings all work together to make this an appealing painting.

John K. Harrell Fine Art

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Thursday, August 28, 2008

Paris Afternoon Acrylic 7 x 5




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The women of France were always dressed to the nines no matter what time of day it was. I loved the whole atmosphere in Paris.

John K. Harrell Fine Art

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Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Indigo Acrylic 7 x 5



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I was in Vince Italy when I took the picture for this painting. This woman had just left the market. I was trying to get a picture of her while shopping but couldn't get a good shot. I was very attracted to her energy, she was very vocal and happy when she was in the market. Her aura mimicked how I felt about everything in Italy.

John K. Harrell Fine Art

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Thursday, August 21, 2008

Crisp Fall Acrylic 7 x 5



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It's that time a year when the fall colors and the crisp air are in full swing here in Colorado. I am sure there will be more paintings of our Colorado fall in the near future.


Tuesday, August 19, 2008

In The Fog Acrylic 7 x 5


















$100.00 + $10.00 S/H

In my never ending search for rainy urban scenes I traveled to Seattle. I planned my trip for November on the advice from friends who live there that I was assured rainy weather. Well...as it turned out I didn't get the rain I wanted but experienced a lot of fog in the morning hours and the beautiful warm sun later in the day. Although the reality of the trip wasn't what I was searching for it turned out just dandy and I captured wonderful painting reference none the less.

John K. Harrell Fine Art

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Monday, August 18, 2008

Aspen Grove Acrylic 7 x 5



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It's sort of funny how the simplest things can excite my creative eye. This aspen grove and it's shadow were so pleasantly soothing I had to paint them. Enjoy!

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Sunday, August 17, 2008

Wisteria Lane Acrylic 5 x 7



















$100.00 + $10.00 S/H


This couple was taking a leisurely stroll just before the dinner hour. I was in a little town in the South of France called Le Baux.

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Saturday, August 16, 2008

Go Green Acrylic 6 x 6



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When I first started painting urban landscapes,painting the cars in most of my compositions was not one of my favorite aspects of the painting. After painting them for so long now I have come full circle and actually look for interesting cars to paint. This truck was in the South of France.

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Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Tuesday, August 12, 2008

Blue Antiquity Acrylic 6 x 6



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Everything I saw in France was captivating. This door was in a little town called Le Boux and just took my breath away. I'm sure the local French were laughing at how intrigued I was with an old wooden door, but look at the painting it made. If I have learned one thing about being an artist it is to trust my eye. It always takes me to a great artistic place.

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Friday, August 8, 2008

Prep Time Acrylic 7 x 5



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In my earlier years before making art my career I was tempted to become a chef. Well that didn't happen but I do love to cook and I enjoy painting a chef creating his art!

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Thursday, August 7, 2008

Wednesday, August 6, 2008

A Restful Place in Murano Acrylic 7 x 5



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It was late afternoon in Murano Italy when I came upon this serene image. I have wanted to paint it ever since. Enjoy

John K. Harrell Fine Art

Monday, August 4, 2008

Proud Mary Acrylic 7 x 5


















$100.00 + $10.00 S/H

This beautiful lily was standing proud surrounded by all its aquatic friends. My pond is teeming with colorful Koi and skittish tadpoles. It flows with inspiration for paintings, and a is great source of contentment in the hot days of summer.

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Saturday, August 2, 2008

Twilight in a Mountain Town Acrylic 6 x 6



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This little scene is from a Leadville Colorado. I was driving through it this summer on the way back from Aspen. The twilight infuses everything in the landscape with a magical subdued light and this is no exception.

John K. Harrell Fine Art


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