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A little throwback to my “Prism” show in May @

A little throwback to my “Prism” show in May @kreuser_gallery. I’ve had a quiet summer of creative regrouping but DANG does it feel good to be back in my studio. I’m exploring some new inspiration rooted in the paintings of the “Prism” body of work. More goodies to come!
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#artopening
#oilonpanel #oiloncanvas #naturart #landscapeart

Bella’s “Bella Rosa Carmel Apple Pie” took 🥇 in the @visitmanitousprings Pie Baking Contest! Congratulations B! And yes, she made a 🌹 out of an 🍎.
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#coloradofoodie #pies #kidbaker #proudmama #manitousprings

☀️ Summer Solstice Dining Experience ☀️ Ut

☀️ Summer Solstice Dining Experience ☀️ Utmost gratitude to all the movers and shakers, creators and makers who made this amazing event happen! Let’s do it again, friends!
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#summervibes #summersolstice #farmtotable #farmtotabledinner #almagre #livepainting #prism #natureart #sunlover

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Celebrate summertime with me and Chef Ryan of @coo

Celebrate summertime with me and Chef Ryan of @cookeryamendola. Join us at 6pm on June 21st for a 4 course, cocktail paired dining experience @thebaratalmagre. I will be completing a live painting inspired by the Summer Solstice while guests enjoy amazing food and drinks. Tickets are available for purchase in the link in the Bio @almagrevenue.
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#summervibes #summersolstice #farmtotable #farmtotabledinner #almagre #livepainting #prism #natureart #sunlover

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“First Light”, Oil on Canvas, 24” x 30” Pa

“First Light”, Oil on Canvas, 24” x 30”
Painted for my love @pedalingoptimism.
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R E J E C T I O N… is never easy. Over the last

R E J E C T I O N… is never easy. Over the last 10 years as an artist, I have applied to New American Paintings 5 times and every time, I have been rejected. Interestingly enough, on the day I received my rejection letter, I also received the digital proof of the first print publication I have been accepted into @studiovisitmagazine. Success and disappointment seem to balance each other in the scales of life and work. In the shiny culture we live in, it’s easy to only share our achievements. But, I think it’s important to acknowledge failure as a stepping stone to success. I hope to one day share my acceptance letter to @newamericanpaintings. Until then, I’m going to keep at it and do the work that will get me there.
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#rejection #artnow #artfollowers #painting #paint #art #originalart
#coloradoartist #coloradospringsartist
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This is the last week to see my exhibition, “Pri

This is the last week to see my exhibition, “Prism” @kreuser_gallery. This series will be on view this Wednesday- Friday, 12-5pm or available online at: https://www.kreusergallery.com/collections/prism
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#artists #oilpainter #prism #crystals #sunset
#oilonpanel
#natureart #landscapeart

“A sunset is the sun’s fiery kiss to the night

“A sunset is the sun’s fiery kiss to the night” - Crystal Woods

“November 11, 4:57pm”, 16” x 20” framed at 17” x 21”, Oil on Panel, 2022.
On view now @kreuser_gallery
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#artists #sunset #skypainting #oilpainter
#oilonpanel #naturart #landscapeart

🎨Artists Talks!!! 🖌 Join us this Wednesday,

🎨Artists Talks!!! 🖌
Join us this Wednesday, May 18th at 5:30pm @kreuser_gallery to hear @suzstovallart and myself talk about our latest painting collections. Learn more about the process and concepts behind our artwork. Also, on Thursday May 19th, @debkomitor and @karenmosbacher will be sharing their artistic inspiration at Kreuser and @g44gallery starting at 5:30pm.
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#artisttalk #artistsoninstagram #contemporaryartgallery #artgallery #nodoartsblock #downtowncs #artist #paintersofinstagram #coloradospringsart #coloradosprings #oilpainting

“Fractals”, Oil on Baltic Birch, 6” diameter

“Fractals”, Oil on Baltic Birch, 6” diameter circles framed at 10” x 10”.

On view now @kreuser_gallery.
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#prism #crystals #oilpainting #oilpaintings #oilpainter #coloradoartist #coloradospringsart #paintingoftheday #artcollectors #artwatchers #artadvisor #contemporaryartgallery #expressiveart #contemporarypainting #newartwork #todaysart #abstraction #modernabstract #artnow #artfollowers #colorfulart #colorful #modernart #abstractartorg #painting #paint #art #originalart #womenartists

The wonderful @abigail_kreuser of @kreuser_gallery

The wonderful @abigail_kreuser of @kreuser_gallery took these photos of my paintings scattered with glorious 🌈 from the prism hanging in the window of the gallery. This makes me very happy. 😊 My artwork will be on display through May 27th and available to view online at your convenience.
https://www.kreusergallery.com/collections/shannon-dunn

🌈 ❤️ 🧡 💛 💚 💙 💜 🌈
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Thank you to all who came out to support the openi

Thank you to all who came out to support the opening of my latest exhibition, “Prism” @kreusergallery. A special thank you to all the amazing Mommas and powerhouse Women who have taught me so much about love, kindness and how to nurture not only myself, but my own children and artwork. Happy Mother’s Day!
For all my fashion loving friends: My gorgeous patchwork dress and both sets of earrings pictured are ethically sourced from @shopyobel
My yellow dress and navy fedora are from @evesrevolution
#shoplocal #shopsmall #coloradosprings #smallbusiness
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#coloradoartist #coloradospringsartist
#artists #artopening

It’s #firstfriday! I’m ecstatic to be exhibiti

It’s #firstfriday! I’m ecstatic to be exhibiting my artwork alongside the gorgeous works of @debkomitor @suzstovallart and @karenmosbacher in the beautiful spaces of @kreuser_gallery and @g44gallery. The opening reception is tonight from 5-9!
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#coloradoartist #coloradospringsartist
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Opening soon! You’re invited to my upcoming exh

Opening soon!
You’re invited to my upcoming exhibition, “Prism” @kreuser_gallery.
Opening reception is Friday, May 6 from 5-9pm with a soft opening the evening before on Thursday, May 5th from 5-7pm.
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Watch me varnish! . . . #varnish #wip #artprocess

Watch me varnish!
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#varnish #wip #artprocess #artprocessvideo #gamblin #gamvar #trekell #crystals #prism
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#oilonpanel #naturart #landscapeart

I had a lovely studio visit with these amazing art

I had a lovely studio visit with these amazing artists. @marisa_whitesparks is an unbelievable photographer. I have a deep emotional and spiritual connection with her narrative surrealist photographs. @carrascoface.artist paintings and drawings are some of the most authentic, vulnerable and moving works I have experienced. Thank you for the wonderful conversation and inspiration!
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🎨COLOR!!!🎨 One of my favorite things about m

🎨COLOR!!!🎨
One of my favorite things about my latest painting series is this gorgeous palette. I’m swooning over these luscious colors.
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Studio Tour! . . . #paintingoftheday #artcollect

Studio Tour!
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“The Refinery,” Oil on Birch Panel with a Doug

“The Refinery,” Oil on Birch Panel with a Douglas Fir Cradled Frame, 18” x 36” x 2.75”
When gold is being refined, it is gradually melted and heated until the impurities float to the top where they are skimmed and discarded. This fiery and intense process is repeated, heating it to a higher temperature every time until at last, it is pure gold.
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“Banksia,” oil on canvas, 16”x20” The Ban

“Banksia,” oil on canvas, 16”x20”

The Banksia plant is a vital component of the food chain in the Australian bush. Many nectar loving animals depend on its prolific blooms for sustenance. In most species of Banksia, the seed follicles on the cone only open after stimulated by fire. The very thing that may take the life of the forest is the same thing that can give it back. Fire is the catalyst for the rebirth of the life cycle.
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#paintingwithfire #fire #wildfire #regeneration #rebirth #lifecycle

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