Blushing Acrylic 6 x 6 Spring Poppy Painting

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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!

John K. Harrell Fine Art

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Stand up and Sing Acrylic 6 x 6

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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An intimate composition of an urban moment.

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Maroon Bells Acrylic 7 x 5 Colorado Landscape

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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!

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Oggie Acrylic 6x 6 Dog Portrait

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

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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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