Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Painting,Fine Art Oil Painting,“Hibernation” by Colorado Contemporary Fine Artist Jody Ahrens

The deer and elk migrated weeks ago to the warmer valley below. The animals that stay behind will find a cozy place under the snow to hibernate, fish will live comfortably under the ice and aspens shed their leaves. Occasionally a wind breaks the winter silence as it whistles through the tree tops. The tall pines sway back and forth, adding a soft rhythmic creaking to the gentle sounds of Winter.


16"x22" Oil on Panel/ Available

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Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Painting, Colorado Landscape, Fine Art Oil Painting,“No City Lights” by Colorado Contemporary Fine Artist Jody Ahrens

 

This lovely meadow is on the outskirts of a community that is still blessed with lots of natural open space. It’s horse country … it’s fishing country or just simply meandering in the riparian areas on foot. At night, there are a jillion stars … and out here, a jillion is a real number. 

14"x18" Oil on Panel/ Available

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Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Painting, Fine Art Oil Painting,“Molina Ranch” by Colorado Contemporary Fine Artist Jody Ahrens

 

This cozy farm house has a magnificent view of the Grand Mesa and all it's many moods.

12"x16" Oil on Panel/ Available

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Abstract Landscape, Orange Sky, Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Painting,Colorado Landscape, Fine Art Oil Painting,“Sienna Sky" by Colorado Contemporary Fine Artist Jody Ahrens

This little piece is one of my personal favorites, and I really can’t tell you why. Every-once-in-awhile a piece of art just speaks to us … all of us. It awakens warm, happy feelings that reach out to us saying, “please take me home with you”. I should keep this one, but artists have to draw the line on collecting their own work somewhere!

12"x16" Oil on Panel/ Available

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Winter Landscape, Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Painting,Colorado Landscape, Fine Art Oil Painting, “Frosty Morning" by Colorado Contemporary Fine Artist Jody Ahrens

When the bare branches on trees collect moisture during an exceptionally cold, damp winter night, they appear as a frosty greenish/blue mass in the early dawn. It’s a beautiful, surreal fairyland that makes the red tops of dormant bushes along the pond seem even brighter.

20"x24" Oil on Panel/ Available

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Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Painting, Fine Art Oil Painting,“Sara’s Pond” by Colorado Contemporary Fine Artist Jody Ahrens

This delightful little pond is actually on a farmette just 10 minutes from town.
So secluded, you would never know it was there unless the landowner showed it to you.

12"x16" Oil on Panel/ Available

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Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Painting, Meadow, Trees,“Mellow Afternoon” by Colorado Contemporary Fine Artist Jody Ahrens

The root system of these beautiful Aspen trees will relentlessly push into every tiny crack and crevice in the foreground rocks, eventually emerging on the surface as new trees. A few eons from now, this rock meadow will transform into a lush forest teaming with wildlife.

22"x18" Oil on Panel/ Available

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Monument Canyon, Impressionist Colorado Landscape Painting, Fine Art Oil Painting,“Overlook” by Colorado Contemporary Fine Artist Jody Ahrens

An unconventional interpretation of a monolith in Monument Canyon, Colorado National Monument. Pale colors, decisive, thick spatula strokes and the slightly foggy background diminish the harshness of this stark territory.

12"x16" Oil on Panel/ Available

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Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Meadow, Trees, Fine Art Oil Painting,“Meadow on the Mesa” by Colorado Contemporary Fine Artist Jody Ahrens

In late summer everything starts taking on a golden hue ... the trees, the grasses, the sunlight, even the sky seems to agree that fall is just around the corner. The temperature says it is still summer, but the colors say, not for long.

15"x18" Oil on Panel/ Available

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Book Cliff Mountain Range, Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Painting, Fine Art Oil Painting,“Wild Horse Canyon” by Colorado Contemporary Fine Artist Jody Ahrens

Wild horses thrive in the canyons of the remote Book Cliff mountain range area. You can see them if you go into the canyons on horseback or a have a reliable 4 x 4 and a skilled back country driver.

18"x20" Oil on Panel/ Available

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Contemporary Colorado Landscape Painting, Fine Art Oil Painting “Rocky Meadow” by Colorado Contemporary Fine Artist Jody Ahrens

 

Lengthening shadows accent the sun’s last rays as they bathe this remote meadow in golden light. As night draws near, a stand of friendly trees offer protection to all the shy daytime residents of this high country world.

14"x22" Oil on Panel/ Available

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Contemporary Colorado Landscape Painting, Fine Art Oil Painting “Snooks Bottom” by Colorado Contemporary Fine Artist Jody Ahrens

The gentle trail around this little lake is a popular morning walk for locals.
In reality, the lake is not as big as it looks in the painting. It’s called ‘artistic license’.

16"x22" Oil on Panel/ Available

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Abstract Landscape Painting, Fine Art Oil Painting “Elk Run” by Colorado Contemporary Fine Artist Jody Ahrens

Bright colors combined with abstracted shapes give this painting energy and a sense of mystery. It is a contemporary interpretation of a traditional place.

 34"x42" Oil on Panel/ Available

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Impressionist Landscape, Mountain Landscape, Trees, Fine Art Oil Painting "Gray Trees & Snow” by Colorado Contemporary Fine Artist Jody Ahrens

On especially cold days, frost builds up on bare tree branches giving the illusion of gray foliage. It is truly a magical wonderland for a short time. As soon as the sun comes out, it melts.

14"x18" Oil on Panel/Available

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Abstract Landscape, Fine Art Oil Painting,“Beat of the Forest" by Colorado Contemporary Fine Artist Jody Ahrens

FRESH OFF THE EASEL

 Each day and each location has its own pulse of life, its own mood. No two are alike … just like people.

 12"x16" Oil on Panel/ Available

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Impressionist Landscape Painting,Colorado Landscape, Fine Art Oil Painting, “Winter Reflections” by Colorado Contemporary Fine Artist Jody Ahrens

Western Colorado winters are not always as cold as people think they are because of the low humidity. Tucked inside a warm snowmobile suite and snow boots, the biggest inconvenience an artist faces when painting in plein air in the wintertime is that our paint gets too rigid to work properly.

18"x18" Oil on Panel/ Available

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Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Painting,Colorado Landscape, Fine Art Oil Painting,“Unaweep Fall” by Colorado Contemporary Fine Artist Jody Ahrens

An opening in this inviting glade was just large enough to catch the afternoon sun, allowing fall trees to show off their magnificent colors. Blocky pallet knife strokes and bright colors give this piece a contemporary feeling that will add cheer to any office or home decor.

16"x22" Oil on Panel/ Available

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Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Painting, Fine Art Oil Painting “Corn Lake” by Colorado Contemporary Fine Artist Jody Ahrens

15"x19" Oil on Panel/ Available

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Red Rock, Impressionist Colorado Landscape Painting, “Avenue of the Big Cats” by Colorado Contemporary Fine Artist Jody Ahrens

Although rarely seen by man, big cats thrive in the fertile valleys of this red rock country. 
They travel favorite routes to water, hunting grounds and back to the safety of their lair.
 If we look closely, subtle signs of their activities can be found.

18"x22" Oil on Panel/ Available

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Mountain Landscape, Impressionist Landscape, Trees, Fine Art Oil Painting “Unaweep Silhouette” by Colorado Contemporary Fine Artist Jody Ahrens

These endless free range grazing lands are home to a few remote ranches, a jillion rabbits and dramatic scenery full of contradictions. Rocks dot the soft meadows, clumps of trees offer shade from the harsh sun and giant mountains protect the valley from storms. Bold colors and decisive brushstrokes magnifies the drama of this intriguing sunset scene.

16"x22" Oil on Panel/Available Through Cobalt Gallery, Tubac, AZ

$1300

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