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Interpretation Of ‘Colors Of Colorado’
Unfinished, 2024. Oil on Canvas Painting. Reference film photo by Jakob Lilja-Ruiz.
This is my second oil painting. In March 2024, I took an oil painting class with Patty Meglio. We had to choose a reference image, so I chose “Colors Of Colorado,” a film photo by Jakob Lilja-Ruiz, @portra_papi on Instagram. Here is the exact photo I referenced!
Landscapes always inspire me, so I wanted to pay homage to an artist whose work I admire. Between balancing my business, doing film wedding photography, design work, managing disabilities, and advocacy work, it has taken time to get back to this painting. While unfinished, I plan to complete it in the near future.
This piece is a great example of how disabilities can sometimes delay my personal work. As challenging as it is to show unfinished work, I have learned to be patient with my body and work with it, rather than against it. Check out the slideshow for pictures of my progress thus far, some photos of the process, and the reference image by Jakob!
Fun Fact: I noticed that the colors I mix while painting are often more vibrant than the actual colors in the image. I tend to paint the colors I feel from the image, vs. painting completely accurate colors. I tend to mix the color I believe it to be, then check the reference image. In doing this, I noticed the colors I feel are often much brighter and saturated. I’ve actually been surprised at how dull some colors — which I perceive as vibrant — truly are!
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Brasso, Unfinished, 2024
Oil on Canvas, 6x6 inches
Have you watched Star Wars Andor yet on Disney+? If not, and you want to understand this painting, watch Season 2, Episode 3. Without spoilers, this scene shows a character named Mon Mothma dancing during one of the series’ many emotionally complex moments. To me, it perfectly encapsulated the feeling of being overwhelmed by the state of the world and not knowing how to handle it. When everything feels like it’s falling apart, sometimes moving—dancing, even chaotically—can be a way to ease the weight and shake the feelings out of your body, even if just for a moment. Swipe to see the reference image and watch the timelapse video below!
To reserve this unfinished painting for purchase, please contact me using the form. The current price estimate is $850. Price subject to change based on time invested and cost of materials.
Rainbow Strokes, 2022
Oil on Canvas
This is my very first oil painting. I was not very familiar with the medium at the time and wanted to explore it. I began blending colors to create pretty little gradients and strokes in different directions to see what I could create. This piece made me fall in love with how oil paints blend and it ended up being one of my favorite pieces! It’s newly varnished and I hope you enjoy it!
Price is $6700 (I don’t want to part with it).
Our Backyard in Autumn, Unfinished, 2024
Oil on Canvas, 11x14 inches
This is my third oil painting. I started this in the Fall of 2024. Oil paint takes longer to dry than acrylic paint, so you have to wait in between painting layers. I started this piece when the fall foliage began, but the leaves all fell before I was finished! This autumn I will be sitting enjoying the views once more and working on this piece. Watch the time-lapse video of my progress thus far!
To reserve this unfinished painting for purchase, please contact me. The current price estimate is $1750. Price subject to change based on time invested and cost of materials.
Pink Epoxy Swirls, 2025
Epoxy Resin & Acrylic Paint on Canvas, 14x20 inches.
When life gives you yellowed resin, you make liquid paint pours. Price is $650.
Shimmery Liquid Paint Pour with Cells, 2022
Acrylic Paint on Canvas Panel, 11x14 inches
Experiment with iridescent liquid acrylic paints. My personal favorite paint pour because of the iridescences. Price is $500.
Pastel Liquid Paint Pour, 2022
Acrylic Paint Canvas Panel, 11x14 inches
A painting experimenting with different types of liquid paint pours and using different tools to create movement. Price is $450.
Dorm Room Creation, 2014
Acrylic Paint Canvas Panel, 11x14 inches
A color experiment I created in my college dorm room. This piece is significant because it was the first time I decided to paint in years. Price is $475.
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