Telluride Plein Air, Day 6

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One last painting today, and my art supplies are on their way home. I turned in “Alta Lakes #2” as my personal best for judging. I do think it was my best work, but it was small (8×10), turns out the smallest one there! Judges like larger work, I learned that at San Luis Obispo … Read more

Telluride Plein Air, Day 5

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Two paintings completed today, the Quickdraw (see previous post), and this one done in the valley. I had fun with the color in this one. The photograph is terrible, lots of glare, and the line of trees running up from left to right are not that dark…I’ll try to re-photograph tomorrow. So far, looks like … Read more

Telluride Plein Air, Day 4

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Another great day in Telluride! I stuck to painting in town again today, there’s really so much here. I also need to start thinking about tomorrow’s “Quick Draw” competition and find a spot. We’ll have 90 minutes to complete a painting for judging and then live auction. This will be the first test of sales … Read more

Telluride Plein Air, Day 3

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Ten fellow artists gave me their opinions of yesterdays paintings, thank you! Great feedback. Here’s today’s efforts. Went back to Trout Lake in the morning, then spent the afternoon at the first stop on the Telluride gondola. I struggled with the reflection on this, repainting it at least 3 times. The wind kept chnaging, so … Read more

Telluride Plein Air, Day 2

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Started the day by just exploring, no particular destination. After getting a feel for the area, I decided to find a North-facing view with water, so I could paint a combination of shadows and light. I ended up at Alta Lake, a lake accessible through 5 miles of offroad. Before you reach the lake, you … Read more

Telluride Plein Air, Day 1

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I’m out of the chaos of New York City and in laid-back Telluride, Colorado today. The flight in from Denver was a very small prop plane, and while I don’t feel completely safe in them I did get a great view of the surrounding areas to paint. There’s a lot here: red rock canyons, meadows, … Read more

Annual Holiday Sale

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I’ve just launched my annual holiday clearance sale, with my lowest prices ever! Prices start at just $50. Visit my store at http://store.edterpening.com
This latest painting is included.

It was painted from a reference photo I took at Telluride, Colorado.  The funicular in the valley floor takes skiers in Winter to the top of a local mountain. In summer, it’s a great place to visit.  I was there last year as part of Telluride Plein Air.  The photo was taken in late, late afternoon. I love the light during this time!

 

Above Telluride – Oil on Linen – 8×10

Red Rocks of Telluride

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I painted this Sunday in my studio from a digital image I captured in Telluride last month, projected on my MacBook screen.  I just love the color harmonies of forests and exposed red rock. I’m very happy with this painting, which I’ll probably paint larger.  I painted 90% of it without my glasses, which again … Read more

Telluride Plein Air, Closing

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It’s been a long 8 days, exhausting. I’m happy with the quality of my work this week, not estatic about sales (sold 4), but that is pretty much out of my control. I think the paintings I’m bringing back are great quality and will eventually sell. If you’re interested in these, make me an offer, … Read more

Telluride Plein Air, Quick Draw

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In today’s Quickdraw event, we had 90 minutes to complete a painting, while standing on the main street in Telluride (Colorado Ave). Yes, there’s some pressure, but it was actually pretty fun. I’ve done enough of these contests now to know what to expect, so I was pretty relaxed, chatting with people as they walked … Read more