Leaves of Gold, Original Mixed Media Painting by Colorado Artist, Donna L. Martin

Leaves of Gold

This painting was inspired by the beauty of Colorado in the fall.  The leaves are sunshine gold and the air is crisp.  I love how the aspen leaves flutter in the breeze and seem to make their own music.

This painting is sold, but commissions are welcome.  Feel free to contact me via email or on social media...I would love to hear from you!

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Mixed Media Botanical Painting, "Fading Leaves" © Carol Nelson Fine Art

"Fading Leaves", 4x6 mixed media by Carol Nelson

There are many things about this painting that make it very unusual. First, the substrate was covered with silver mylar for a bright shiny look.

 Next, the leaves themselves are made of styrofoam that was partially melted to give the leaves a worn, torn look. Rocks were added to give the appearance of a stream bed.

Finally, the entire piece was covered with epoxy resin to hold the leaves in place and give them strength. Between the shine of the resin and the shine of the silver mylar, this piece was impossible to photograph accurately.

  4"x6"x1" Mixed Media on Cradled Panel/Available

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Mixed Media Botanical Painting, "Fading Leaves" © Carol Nelson Fine Art

"Fading Leaves", 4x6 mixed media by Carol Nelson

There are many things about this painting that make it very unusual. First, the substrate was covered with silver mylar for a bright shiny look.

 Next, the leaves themselves are made of styrofoam that was partially melted to give the leaves a worn, torn look. Rocks were added to give the appearance of a stream bed.

Finally, the entire piece was covered with epoxy resin to hold the leaves in place and give them strength. Between the shine of the resin and the shine of the silver mylar, this piece was impossible to photograph accurately.

  4"x6"x1" Mixed Media on Cradled Panel/Available

  Click HERE for pricing.

  View more of my work at http://carolnelsonfineart.com

  Learn about my special Canvas Minis HERE

  Sign up for my quarterly newsletter HERE

  View my WORKSHOP SCHEDULE  Here

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Contemporary Abstract Painting "Rhythmic Aspens" by Contemporary Realism Artist Carol A. McIntyre

Inspired by my many hikes in the Aspen forests in the fall, this painting captures the whimsical feeling of the round leaves, blue sky and thin branches that keep in rhythm?

To view "Rhythmic Aspens" in both a traditional and a contemporary setting please visit this portfolio page HERE


24"x30" Oil on Panel/Available

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Click HERE for a virtual tour of Carol's Colorado studio.

Click HERE to view a video of the progression of a commissioned painting.


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         "ACRYLIC COLOR MIXING MADE EASY"

Mixed Media Botanical Painting, "Fading Leaves" © Carol Nelson Fine Art

"Fading Leaves", 4x6 mixed media by Carol Nelson

There are many things about this painting that make it very unusual. First, the substrate was covered with silver mylar for a bright shiny look.

 Next, the leaves themselves are made of styrofoam that was partially melted to give the leaves a worn, torn look. Rocks were added to give the appearance of a stream bed.

Finally, the entire piece was covered with epoxy resin to hold the leaves in place and give them strength. Between the shine of the resin and the shine of the silver mylar, this piece was impossible to photograph accurately.

  4"x6"x1" Mixed Media on Cradled Panel/Available

  Click HERE for pricing.

  View more of my work at http://carolnelsonfineart.com

  Learn about my special Canvas Minis HERE

  Sign up for my quarterly newsletter HERE

  View my WORKSHOP SCHEDULE  Here

  View my available BOOKS Here

Contemporary Abstract Painting "Rhythmic Aspens" by Contemporary Realism Artist Carol A. McIntyre

Inspired by my many hikes in the Aspen forests in the fall, this painting captures the whimsical feeling of the round leaves, blue sky and thin branches that keep in rhythm?

To view "Rhythmic Aspens" in both a traditional and a contemporary setting please visit this portfolio page HERE


24"x30" Oil on Panel/Available

Click HERE for pricing.

Click HERE for a virtual tour of Carol's Colorado studio.

Click HERE to view a video of the progression of a commissioned painting.

Click HERE  to purchase Carol's Book:

"PAINTING MY PASSION: AN ARTIST'S JOURNEY WITH THE WOMEN OF THE WEST"

View more of my work at http://carolamcintyre.com

Contemporary Abstract Painting "Rhythmic Aspens" by Contemporary Realism Artist Carol A. McIntyre

Inspired by my many hikes in the Aspen forests in the fall, this painting captures the whimsical feeling of the round leaves, blue sky and thin branches that keep in rhythm?

To view "Rhythmic Aspens" in both a traditional and a contemporary setting please visit this portfolio page HERE


24"x30" Oil on Panel/Available

Click HERE for pricing.

Click HERE for a virtual tour of Carol's Colorado studio.

Click HERE to view a video of the progression of a commissioned painting.

Click HERE  to purchase Carol's Book:

"PAINTING MY PASSION: AN ARTIST'S JOURNEY WITH THE WOMEN OF THE WEST"

View more of my work at http://carolamcintyre.com

Mixed Media Botanical Painting, "Fading Leaves" © Carol Nelson Fine Art

"Fading Leaves", 4x6 mixed media by Carol Nelson

There are many things about this painting that make it very unusual. First, the substrate was covered with silver mylar for a bright shiny look.

 Next, the leaves themselves are made of styrofoam that was partially melted to give the leaves a worn, torn look. Rocks were added to give the appearance of a stream bed.

Finally, the entire piece was covered with epoxy resin to hold the leaves in place and give them strength. Between the shine of the resin and the shine of the silver mylar, this piece was impossible to photograph accurately.

  4"x6"x1" Mixed Media on Cradled Panel/Available

  Click HERE for pricing.

  View more of my work at http://carolnelsonfineart.com

  Learn about my special Canvas Minis HERE

  Sign up for my quarterly newsletter HERE

  View my WORKSHOP SCHEDULE  Here

  View my available BOOKS Here

Mixed Media Aspen Leaf Collage Art Painting "Pond Series" by Colorado Mixed Media Abstract Artist Carol Nelson

 This collage of painted paper aspen leaves is covered with a final coat of crystal clear epoxy.

 10"x10" Acrylic on Canvas/SOLD

 View more of my work at http://carolnelsonfineart.com

 Learn about my special Canvas Minis HERE

 Sign up for my quarterly newsletter HERE

 View my WORKSHOP SCHEDULE  Here

 View my available BOOKS Here

Contemporary Abstract Painting "Rhythmic Aspens" by Contemporary Realism Artist Carol A. McIntyre

Inspired by my many hikes in the Aspen forests in the fall, this painting captures the whimsical feeling of the round leaves, blue sky and thin branches that keep in rhythm?

  To view "Rhythmic Aspens" in both a traditional and a contemporary setting please visit this portfolio page HERE


 24"x30" Oil on Panel/Available

Click HERE for pricing.

Click HERE for a virtual tour of Carol's Colorado studio.

Click HERE to view a video of the progression of a commissioned painting.

Click HERE  to purchase Carol's Book:

"PAINTING MY PASSION: AN ARTIST'S JOURNEY WITH THE WOMEN OF THE WEST"

View more of my work at http://carolamcintyre.com

Contemporary Abstract Painting "Rhythmic Aspens" by Contemporary Realism Artist Carol A. McIntyre

Inspired by my many hikes in the Aspen forests in the fall, this painting captures the whimsical feeling of the round leaves, blue sky and thin branches that keep in rhythm?

  To view "Rhythmic Aspens" in both a traditional and a contemporary setting please visit this portfolio page HERE


 24"x30" Oil on Panel/Available

Click HERE for pricing.

Click HERE for a virtual tour of Carol's Colorado studio.

Click HERE to view a video of the progression of a commissioned painting.

Click HERE  to purchase Carol's Book:

"PAINTING MY PASSION: AN ARTIST'S JOURNEY WITH THE WOMEN OF THE WEST"

View more of my work at http://carolamcintyre.com

"Autumn Elegy" mixed media aspen leaf copper metal abstract by Carol Nelson

Autumn Elegy

I did this painting last year, but I just got it back from a gallery (where it didn't sell).  It was like I was seeing it for the first time with new eyes.

I took it out of the frame and did some touching up - nothing major.  Mostly, I put a glaze of transparent red oxide over the top most section because it was looking too pink.  The colors are more harmonious now.

For more information on this painting, click here to go to my website.

"Aspen Leaf Dance" - Contemporary Abstraction of Aspen Leaves by Colorado Artist Carol McIntyre

"Aspen Leaf Dance" - 14x11 oil with palette knife & brush, Sold
The small round-like leaves inspire me every fall here in Colorado.
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"LEAF SERIES 4" aspen leaf collage © Carol Nelson Fine Art

"LEAF SERIES 4"

                          


There are 12 paintings in this leaf series.  Somehow I listed this #4 in the series as sold, but when I went to pick up work at a gallery, there it was - still available. Gasp!  I never claimed to be a great accountant.

It is painted on a 0.5 inch thick panel mounted to stand out from the wall.  The leaves are heavy water color paper that I curled on the edges to look like real leaves.  The whole thing has a thick layer of crystal clear epoxy resin.

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"ASPEN LEAF SERIES 11 ," 10147, daily painter acrylic collage © Carol Nelson Fine Art

"ASPEN LEAF SERIES 11," 10147

The leaves are turning here in Colorado.  It's our annual reminder that winter is around the corner.  For almost everyone I know who lives here, it is their favorite time of year with cool air, warm sun, and brilliant colors - Nature at her best. 

This is a smaller version of my recent aspen leaf collages.  This one measures 8.75 inches high by 5 inches wide.  For purchase information, please click here to go to my website.

"ASPEN LEAF SERIES 10 ," daily painter acrylic collage © Carol Nelson Fine Art

"ASPEN LEAF SERIES 10"

 detail

This is another in the aspen leaf series.  I took the photo before I put on the clear epoxy resin layer because it is easier to photograph without the shine of the epoxy.
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"ASPEN LEAF SERIES 8 & 9," 10140, 10141 daily painter metallic leaf collage © Carol Nelson Fine Art

These two are the latest in my leaf series.  Each one is on a mounted board measuring 24x5.5 inches.  The leaves are cut from painted water color paper with the edges slightly curled to increase the depth.  The background on both paintings has a mixture of metallic paints giving each piece a soft glow.

The entire surface is coated with a thick layer of crystal clear epoxy resin which enhances the saturation of color, secures the leaves in place, and protects the painting.

I love doing these leaf collages because I can go wild with the colors.  Blueand purple leaves???  I've never seen blue or purple aspen leaves, but maybe I just haven't seen those particular trees...

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Pond Series 15, 1074, aspen leaf acrylic collage © Carol Nelson Fine Art

This painting is a layering of painted paper aspen leaves on a free flowing acrylic background with metal leaf accents on canvas. Whew - got all that? Then I poured epoxy over the whole thing, curling the leaves a little so they are not lying flat on the canvas. The epoxy makes a thick crystal clear coating over the entire surface. I swear, anything you put the epoxy coating on looks really cool. I especially like to finish collage works that have lots of little pieces with epoxy because it seals all those loose edges.
I have done a number of paintings in the Pond Series, but this is the first one utilizing epoxy as a finishing technique. For purchase information, please see my website.