Barn, Impressionist Mountain Landscape, “Back Road” by Colorado Contemporary Fine Artist Jody Ahrens

Submit This charming scene presented itself late one afternoon as I was taking the long way home on a winding, dirt back road in Ridgway, Colorado. The sun was rapidly setting, so I had to settle for a photograph.

18"x30" Oil on Panel/Available

$1800

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Grand Mesa, Impressionist Landscape, Mountain Landscape, Trees, Fine Art Oil Painting “Agemates” by Colorado Contemporary Fine Artist Jody Ahrens

 

Surviving the harshest conditions on the Grand Mesa in Western Colorado, these ancient survivors have seen many seasons together. The serenity of this magnificent meadow is breathtaking.

8"x16" Oil on Panel

Available Through The Apple Shed Gallery, Cedaredge, CO

$500

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Impressionist Landscape, Mountain Landscape, Trees, Fine Art Oil Painting “Changing Seasons” by Colorado Contemporary

My favorite little pond on Colorado's Grand Mesa is in constant transition. No longer Summer, not quite Winter, the stately pines are the only constant ... always green. This painting was chosen for the 2018 Colorado Governor's show.

18"x14" Oil on Panel/Available


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Abstract Landscape “Forest Night” by Colorado Contemporary Fine Artist Jody Ahrens

48"x48" Oil on Panel/Available

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

 

A bright morning sun shining through this thicket of Junipers created fascinating patterns that cried out to be painted. The Colorado National Monument presents dynamic paintable subject matter at every bend in the trail.

12"x16" Oil on Panel/Available

$800

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Impressionist Landscape,Trees, Fine Art Oil Painting “Ashley's Front Yard” by Colorado Contemporary Fine Artist Jody Ahrens

 

This beautiful serene view was painted from a friend’s front porch. In order to capture the soul of this delightful natural area I amplified, enhanced, rearranged, simplified and edited. That’s what creative artists do.

14"x18" Oil on Panel/Available

$1000

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Impressionist Landscape,Mountain Landscape, Trees, Fine Art Oil Painting “Ute Canyon Dusk” by Colorado Contemporary Fine Artist Jody Ahrens

We were following a small animal trail along the West rim of Ute Canyon, climbing over dead trees and ducking under low hanging tree limbs.when this scene suddenly emerged. Just what we were hoping for ... a spectacular scene off the beaten path ... and just enough sunlight left to capture the mood.

12"x18" Oil on Panel/Available

$800

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

Nothing ends a perfect winter day like watching a dramatic Alpenglow sky from a comfortable chair beside a crackling fire. This phenomenon occurs in high altitudes, when there are ice crystals in the air that magnify the color of a sun that is just below the horizon.

18"x18" Oil on Panel/ Available

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Impressionist Landscape, Mountain Landscape,Bald Eagle Lake” by Colorado Contemporary Fine Artist Jody Ahrens

The tall mature trees and large body of marshy water provide a perfect habitat for Bald Eagles. They build their nests high in the tree tops, giving them excellent visibility of their domain and plenty of distance from human intruders.


14"x22" Oil on Panel

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Mountain Landscape, Trees, Fine Art Oil Painting "Snowy Woods” by Colorado Contemporary Fine Artist Jody Ahrens

It is warm, sunny and mesmerizing at this moment … but an hour from now it could all change. Change is what keeps life interesting. Anticipating change keeps us on our toes.

 18"x18" Oil on Panel

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Mountain Landscape, Trees, Fine Art Oil Painting "Places to Explore” by Colorado Contemporary Fine Artist Jody Ahrens

FRESH OFF THE EASEL

There is so much to do here it is hard to decide where to start. You could wade in the shallow little pond and watch tiny fish scuttle around at your feet, or go right to the cool woods in hopes of spotting a snoozing elk or move across the open meadow to see what beautiful surprises await around the next corner. You could do them all in this land where time stands still.

14"x18" Oil on Panel

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Impressionist Landscape,Trees, Fine Art Oil Painting “Rosy Tamarisk” by Colorado Contemporary Fine Artist Jody Ahrens

FRESH OFF THE EASEL

Tamarisk plants that choke the riparian areas in western states were imported in the 1800’s from Southern Europe. They are disliked because they reportedly use too much water and grow in uncontrollable abundance. However, many people secretly love them for their beautiful fern like foliage that turns a gorgeous rose color in the fall. This little cove is framed by a beautiful fall Tamarisk in full bloom.

12"x18" Oil on Panel/Available

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Impressionist Landscape,“First Run-off” by Colorado Contemporary Fine Artist Jody Ahrens

FRESH OFF THE EASEL

 Melting ice on the ponds is the first indication that spring will be on it’s way soon. Fish that have been taking a winter rest at the bottom of the ponds will begin to come to the surface again, looking for food. Change is always invigorating.

16"x18" Oil on Panel/ Available

$1200

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Impressionist Landscape,Trees, Fine Art Oil Painting “Stormy Sky” by Colorado Contemporary Fine Artist Jody Ahrens

The close values of this dramatic little miniature is the perfect color compliment and size for a small corner, or to complete a grouping.

8"x20" Oil on Panel/ Available

$600

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Impressionist Landscape,Trees, Fine Art Oil Painting “Sunset Reflection” by Colorado Contemporary Fine Artist Jody Ahrens

This painting should have been named "tweens" ... it is in-between winter and summer, in-between day and night, and the stream is in-between frozen and thawed. In-between can be exhilarating as we look forward to something new.

12"x24" Oil on Panel/Available

$1200

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Impressionist Landscape,Trees, Fine Art Oil Painting “Top of the Bluff” by Colorado Contemporary Fine Artist Jody Ahrens

FRESH OFF THE EASEL

 Getting to the top of the giant rock formations in Canyon Country is easier than you might think. Choose the right spot at the bottom and you can work your way to the top by picking your own path along the many ledges. It’s called rock scrambling. Not challenging enough for climbing gear, but rugged enough to provide an exhilarating day. 

12"x19" Oil on Panel/Available

 $950

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Impressionist Landscape,Trees, Fine Art Oil Painting “Deep Woods, Hidden Lake” by Colorado Contemporary Fine Artist Jody Ahrens

 

Aspens do not always change colors at the same time. The green trees on the far side od the pond must be in a warmer spot than the ones in the foreground.

 16"x22" Oil on Panel/Available

 $1500

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Impressionist Landscape,Trees, Fine Art Oil Painting “Morning Walk” by Colorado Contemporary Fine Artist Jody Ahrens

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When Fall comes, the bluish Rabbit Brush plants in this meadow will produce an abundance of tiny, bright golden flowers. City folks call the hearty vegetation that struggles here weeds. They are all Nature’s creations.

12"x12" Oil on Panel/Available

 $500

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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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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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