Where Have I Been?

It seems as though I have not been paying much attention to my web site lately.  There are two reasons for that; one is that I have had little interest in painting the past year or more, and two, not many people look at my web site anyway.

But this spring when I returned from a long winter in the RV, I was determined to get back to painting.  I had the house to myself as Mark was still biking in Moab and Fruita so I could spread out and make as big a mess as I wanted.  

I scoured the internet for inspiration and found some.  Painting was fun again and I enjoyed trying new techniques and colors.  Here are the results:

Potosi Peak

8x8 matted and framed to 12x12, $110

Potosi Peak is a very recognizable mountain 13786' in elevation situated in the San Juan Mountains near Ouray and close to Mount Sneffles 

Lost In The San Juans

8x8 matted and framed to 12x12  $110

This was so fun to paint.  I loved playing with the blocks of color and using ink to outline them.

SOLD

Ice Lake Basin

6x12 matted and framed to 10x16, $169

I went a little nuts with this painting, especially the sky.

Twin Sisters and Rolling Mountain

6x12 matted and framed to 10x16, $169

This is quite a contrast from the Ice Lake painting.

I love the soft colors.  These peaks are close to Silverton and this view of them is from a high plateau above Red Mountain Pass.

Another Season

We have had a great summer of hiking in the beautiful San Juan Mountains of Colorado.  It is hard to believe that September is here already.  Colors are changing, flowers have faded and the air is brisk and invigorating.  Before summer fades from our memories, here are a few paintings that I was able to create between hikes.

 Twin Falls In Yankee Boy Basin

Matted and framed to 16x20, $299

SOLD

prints available $40

Sneffles Creek Runs Through Yankee Boy Basin

Matted and framed to 12x12, $99

SOLD

prints available $40

Paintbrush in Yankee Boy Basin

Matted and framed to 12x12, $99

SOLD

prints available $40

Spring Comes to Last Dollar Road

Matted and framed to 12x12, $110

Whitehouse from Twin Peaks

matted and framed to 12x12, $110

Spring Renewal

 

                   Lupine Along the Full Moon Trail

        10x16 framed $159

SOLD

Prints available $40

It has been a crazy winter all over the country as far as weather is concerned.  Arizona was cooler and wetter than usual. It just kept snowing in Colorado and everyone was getting grumpy as Cabin Fever set in.   Early spring was just as unpredictable as it usually is but it offered a great time to immerse myself in creative painting pursuits.  I don't think there has ever been a time in the recent past that I have produced this many paintings in a few short weeks.  

Zion's West Temple

10x16 framed, $169

Columbine below Lookout Peak

10x16 framed $159

SOLD

prints available $40

Aspen and Lupin along Last Dollar Road

12x12 framed $99

SOLD

prints available $40

Lizard Head

10x16 framed, $169

Lizard Head Peak ll

10x16 framed, $159

SOLD

Deep Creek Mesa View

12x12 framed, $110

"Nothing Can Compare With Fall"

Hillsides bright with color, sky of deepest blue-

It’s Autumn in the Rockies, come enjoy the view!

Squaw and oak brush blazing red, aspen glowing gold,

The smiling sun so warm it reaches to your soul.

There are no words to explain it, it’s something that you feel.

You want to dance along the lane; your head begins to reel.

I’ve heard that other seasons have their moments too,

But nothing can compare with fall, this I know is true!

by Bobbie Johnson

 

KING OF THE MOUNTAIN

6x12, matted and framed to 10x16 $159

SOLD

Prints available $40

Corbett Peak

8x8 matted and framed to 12x12  $99

SOLD

prints available 12x12 $40

Mount Sneffels, Monarch of the San Juans

6x12, matted and framed to 10x16 $159

SOLD

11x14 prints available $40

Corbett in Autumn

8x8 matted and framed to 12x12  $99

Autumn Escape

in the San Juans

SOLD

8x8, matted and framed 12x12  $99

prints available  $40

Sunrise Encounter at Crystal Lake

6x12, matted and framed to 10x16  $159

SOLD

11x14 prints available, $40

Deep Snows bring Deep Quiet

                                                           "Solitude in Commodore Basin"

                                         6x12 matted and framed to 10x16"  $159

                                                                        SOLD

                                   prints available, 11x14 $40

"Yankee Girl in Winter"

8x8, Matted and framed to 12x12"  $99  SOLD

prints available 12x12  $40

 "Winter Shadows in the San Juans"

6x12, matted and framed to 10x16", $159

SOLD

Prints available, 11x14  $40 

"Winter in Commodore Basin"

8x8, matted and framed 10 12x12" $99

Winter has come and we have been able to enjoy some blue bird sky days snowshoeinging the beautiful San Juan Mountains of SW Colorado.  The paintings above were inspired by those treks into the backcountry.  

If you are interested in any of these paintings, please contact me at 

bobbiejohnson@mac.com.

The Holidays Are Here

                                                                

On line sale for the Holidays

Red Mountain Creek

12x12 matted and framed $80+ shipping

SOLD

Wetterhorn Peak at Twilight

12x12 matted and framed $80 + shipping

SOLD

Columbine Lake

SOLD

Red Mountain Reflection

10x16 Matted and framed $125 + shipping

SOLD

Remnant of the Past in Ironton

12x12 matted and framed $80 + shipping

SOLD

Aspen and Columbine

12x12 matted and framed $80 + shipping

SOLD

Pasqueflowers

12x12 matted and framed $80 + shipping

SOLD

The above selected original paintings on sale at the listed price, internet sales only November 28-December 31

Contact me at: bobbiejohnson@mac.com.

Selected Prints on sale

Mount Sneffels and Blaine Basin

matted to 12x12 $29 +shipping

the Northface of Mount Sneffels
11x14 matted $29 + shipping

Courthouse and Chimney

11x14 matted $29 + shipping

Autumn Snow on Mount Abram

12x12 matted $29 + shipping

Red Mountain 3

11x14 matted $29 + shipping

Small Cards 4 1/4"x 5 1/2"

(thank you note size)

on sale for $2.95 each or 6 for $16 + shipping

VENMO or personal checks accepted

Check out my Youtube hiking channel:  Getting High With Two Old Broads

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Getting+high+with+two+old+broads.

SPECTRUM

 

I am joining with 7 other local artists for an exhibition at the Wright Opera House from June 5th to July 2nd.

Our Opening Reception will be June 5th from 4-6pm, then a closing reception will be held on June 30, also 4-6 pm.  

The Wright will be open daily after 4pm so you can see the exhibition.

Here are a few paintings that I will have hanging, plus a few others I have done recently.

"Pasqueflowers"

Watercolor and ink  

8x8 matted and framed to 12x12

$85

SOLD, prints available $40

Mendota Peak and Saint Sofia's Ridge

watercolor and ink

6x12 matted and framed to 10x16

$145

Sold, prints available $40

"The North Face of Mount Sneffles"

watercolor and ink

6x12, matted and framed to 10x16

$145

SOLD, prints available $40

"The Red Mountains"

watercolor and ink

6x12, matted and framed to 10x16

$145

SOLD, prints available $40

"All is Calm"

watercolor

8x8 matted and framed to 12x12

$85

SOLD, Prints available $40

"Colors of the Blowout"

watercolor and ink

8x8 matted and framed to 12x12

$85

Sold, Prints available $40

"Red Mountain 3 Glows"

watercolor and ink

8x8 matted and framed to 12x12

$85

SOLD, prints available $40

"Twin Peaks and Sister"

watercolor and ink

8x8 matted and framed to 12x12

$85

These paintings have been sold, but 11x14 prints are available for $35

 "Poppies"

SOLD, prints available $40

"Red Mountain 3"

SOLD prints available $40

"The Many Peaks of Hayden Mountain"

SOLD Prints available $40

"Autumn Quakies"

SOLD, prints not available