"Mountain Magic" - mini original Colorado mountain landscape watercolor painting by Colorado Artist Gay'l Yocom

"Mountain Magic"

© Gay'l Yocom 2010

Contact me to purchase or through paypal below: Gay'l

Mountain Magic
2 1/2" x 3 1/4" (6.4cm x 8.3cm)
watercolor on 140 lb watercolor paper
$30 plus $4 shipping and handling in the US
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Summer is here!  I am back in the studio tonight trying to catch  up from my show in Fort Collins and just keeping up with my kids and all the summer activities!  The Festoonery Show went well.  Thank you all that came and showed your interest and support!  Thank you to my parents that drove down from the mountains to support my art!  It was a fun day in the sun.

This is a new little mini painting I did this month.  Showing off our brilliant blue skies here in Colorado!

I am also posting a few pics from our train trip on the Cumbres & Toltec Railroad.  It was a wonderful tour and the scenery, just gorgeous!

This was the train depot in Chama, New Mexico where we started our
train trip to Osier, CO and back.

My middle son/train-lover, Doltry and friend.

More fantastic views from the train.

© Gay'l Yocom 2010

And this was our view from our deck in Pagosa Springs, CO where we stayed.
Very nice town!  Lots of things to do there and the people were
very nice.

God bless!

"Three Pretty Pears" - Original pear still life watercolor by Colorado Artist Gay'l Yocom

"Three Pretty Pears"

© Gay'l Yocom 2010

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SOLD

Three Pretty Pears
6 1/2" x 5" (16.6cm x 12.7cm)
watercolor on 140 lb watercolor paper
$25 plus $5 shipping and handling in the US
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Hello, hello...I am back from a busy couple of weeks.  My family and I went on our vacation to Pagosa Springs, Colorado the weekend before.  It was a beautiful trip!  We also took a train trip on the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad.  It was very cool!  I got some great pictures, but I still need to download them.  I will get a few posted soon.

I have been busy since we got back getting ready for another show with a group of my creative, talented friends.  We call our group's gathering, Festoonery!  We are going to be participating this Saturday, for all you locals, at The French Nest Open-Air Market at the Civic Center Park in Fort Collins from 9-3.  Come down and find us!
Visit us at www.festoonery.yolasite.com.  Our Festoonery group consists of fiber art, potters, jewelry, and my watercolors and my handmade cards from prints of my originals.  At this time, the only place to purchase my handmade cards is at Moxie Java in Fort Collins, on Harmony and Corbitt.

For directions and more info on The French Nest Market, vistit:  www.thefrenchnestmarket.com.

Hope to see you locals there!  Gotta go get painting!  Happy weekend!

"New Birth" original watercolor painting of lavender by Colorado Artist Gay'l Yocom

"New Birth"

© Gay'l Yocom 2010

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New Birth
7" x 5" (17.8cm x 12.7cm)
watercolor on 140 lb watercolor paper
$35 plus $5 shipping and handling in the US
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June....how did that happen?  Where did half the year go already!  Holy cow.  I am loving all the new growth on the evergreens though!  And all the flowers and beautiful sunny days.

I hope your days are filled with happiness, hope and blessings!

"Give Thanks", Original watercolor dinner table with Bible by Colorado Artist Gay'l Yocom

"Give Thanks"

© Gay'l Yocom 2010

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Give Thanks
10" x 8" (25.4cm x 20.4cm)
watercolor on 140 lb watercolor paper
$55 plus $5 shipping and handling in the US
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Happy Memorial weekend!   Thank you to those that are serving our country in the armed forces.  We pray for your safety and well being.  We remember those brave hearts that have served and lost their lives for our great nation.  And we remember all the other loved ones in our lives that have passed on to a better place.  We miss you and honor you this Memorial Day.

Hopefully along with all the BBQ's, camping or whatever else happening this weekend, we remember the real  reason for Memorial Day.  Take a minute to think about those we have lost, and ponder the great memories in our hearts and share them with others.  Then maybe top it off with a good prayer.  God is always a good note to end on.  Amen?  The beginning and the end!
God Bless.  

"Freedom" Original contemporary horse watercolor painting by Colorado Artist Gay'l Yocom

"Freedom"

© Gay'l Yocom 2010

This painting is Not for sale, but I might have others like it:
Email me at gyart@rocketmail.com:  Gay'l

We are getting a wonderful rainstorm tonight.  I love the thunder and lightening and the smell of fresh rain.  A hint of Mother Nature's boundless freedom.   It is even better from the safety of our home.  It reminds me to thank God for our home and many blessings.

 I remember when my oldest son, Thom was little, we lived in Elizabeth, CO and our house was up on a big hill and we used to watch the big storms roll in off the mountains.  We had a full few of the Rocky Mountain ranges west of the Denver area.  It was a great place for the lightening shows and to listen to all the rumbles and strikes.
 I used to make a big deal about it and say, "Wow Thom, look at that, how cool was that one!"  I was trying to make it fun and exciting so he wouldn't be afraid of the thunder.  And it worked!  After he started watching the storms with me and seeing the beauty in them, he wasn't afraid of the thunder.  All my kids love the thunderstorms.   Lets just pray no tornadoes to follow any of them!

  And I know the trees, plants, flower, farmers and ranchers are thanking
God for the rain here in this part of colorful Colorado!

"Summer Snack" Original ice cream watercolor painting by Colorado Artist Gay'l Yocom

"Summer Snack"

© Gay'l Yocom 2010
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Summer Snack
8 1/4" x 11" (21.0cm x 28.0cm)
watercolor on 140 lb watercolor paper
$45 plus $5 shipping and handling in the US
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Here I am....sorry such a delay between paintings.  I admire the artists that paint everyday.  That is my goal.  As my kids grow, I will grow with my art and will be able to contribute more time to my artistic passion.  All in good time.  They need me now.  They are my blessings!

Speaking of blessings...ice cream is right up there most would agree.  This is no slacker cone!  Enjoy!

I am having fun planting trees and flowers also.  This time of year is full of new beginnings.  In more ways than one.  God is good! 

"Dusk Ride" Original horse and rider in desert watercolor by Colorado Artist Gay'l Yocom

"Dusk Ride"

© Gay'l Yocom 2010
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Dusk Ride
12" x 9" (30.5cm x 22.9cm)
watercolor on 140 lb watercolor paper
$45 plus $5 shipping and handling in the US
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This is an older painting I did when I first started playing with watercolors.
 This horse seems to be misbehaving a little.
This cowboy is in for a fun ride.
It has been a busy spring so far.  I have lots of yard work that I am busy doing.  I LOVE it.  It is good for the soul to be outside, one with nature!
Happy gardening!