New work in January & February 2021

Through recent record cold weather and snow, I painted from my fall references, while looking forward to painting outdoors in spring. More of my work can be viewed at: www.kathealtazan.com.

Clabber Creek
18x24” |  Oil on canvas

Description and purchase info: Clabber Creek

City Rock Bluff
16x20”  |  Oil on cradled wood panel

Description and purchase info: City Rock Bluff

Buzzards Roost
12x16”  |  Oil on gallery wrap canvas

Description and purchase info: Buzzards Roost

New work in November & December, 2020

 New work in November & December, 2020

Though we in the Ozarks enjoyed many warm 60 degree days even in December, my outdoor activities centered around hiking and photography for studio work. I hope you enjoy my new “color-fall” paintings posted below. More of my work can be viewed at: www.kathealtazan.com.

Dogwood Creek Pond
18x24” |  Oil on canvas

Description and purchase info: Dogwood Creek Pond

Bidwell Trail
10x10”  |  Oil on gallery wrap canvas

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Bidwell Trail

Steel Creek
20x10”  |  Oil on canvas

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Steel Creek

Dogwood Creek
20x10” |  Oil on canvas

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Dogwood Creek

Fall Trails
10x10”  |  Oil on gallery wrap canvas

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Fall Trails

New work in September & October, 2020

Maybe due to wet weather and a few cold nights in September and October, the Ozarks displayed a full palette of spectacular, wild color! I painted plein air some in September. And then, quarantined for four weeks, I painted largely in my studio. Some color-fall paintings are in the works yet this year, after recent hikes for reference. In the meantime, my best wishes to you for healthy, outdoor adventuring and for sweet times of gratitude for and with family in the coming weeks.

Thanks for viewing my new paintings. View all of my work for sale at my online storefront/gallery www.kathealtazan.com.

New work in September & October, 2020

 

Crooked Creek diptych set of 2 paintings
8x10” each  |  Oil on masonite panel en plein air 
https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/kathe-altazan/crooked-creek-diptych-/840700

Little Lake Eureka
8x10”  |  Oil on wood panel en plein air
https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/kathe-altazan/little-lake-eureka/840697

Reflective Pool at Cooper Park
8x10”  |  Oil on wood panel en plein air

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/kathe-altazan/reflective-pool/840705

Destiny
18x24” | Oil on canvas
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https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/kathe-altazan/destiny/840708

Colorful Water Lilies
16x16” | Oil on gallery wrap canvas
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https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/kathe-altazan/colorful-water-lilies/840717

Reflective Water Lilies
16x16” | Oil on gallery wrap canvas

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https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/kathe-altazan/reflective-water-lilies/840721

New work in July & August, 2020

 

While still close to home in July and August, 2020, I painted subjects from nearby Ozark–St. Francis National Forest. Blanchard Springs Caverns in Mountain View, AR are an alive and active, wonder-filled place to observe the timeless power of flowing water, to be humbled by naturally occurring rock formations, and to experience our Creator. A place to rest, to feel centered and calm. A year round spring gushes from the base of the mountain called Blanchard Springs also home to the caverns. The spring is known as the headwaters for beautiful Mill Creek, which with the help of underground springs, creates Mirror Lake. Surging over a man-made dam it results in a spectacular waterfall. An arched stone bridge built by the CCC around 1941 spans Mill Creek.  Info: EncyclopediaofArkansas.net

Closer still, bees buzzed flowers in my garden while I was reminded of traveling and seeing them growing wild along roadsides. Black Eyed Susans and Purple Coneflowers, also known as Echinacea - an herbal remedy, are perennial favorites of mine, reminders of sunny, Midwest summers.

Thank you for viewing my work. View more paintings at my online storefront/gallery www.kathealtazan.com. My best wishes to you for good, healthy, outdoor adventuring.

New work in July & August, 2020

Emergence 

Oil on 18x24 Canvas

Blanchard Spring Creek
Oil on 8x10 wood panel

Mill Creek
Oil on 8x10 wood panel

Blanchard Spring
Oil on 8x10 wood panel

Living Spring
Oil on 8x10 wood panel

Black Eyed Susans
Oil on 10x10 gallery wrap canvas

Purple Coneflowers
Oil on 10x10 gallery wrap canvas

Close to Home

Magnolia Falls II Oil on 11x14 Cradled Wood Panel Overhanging Rock Oil on 12x16 masonite panel Magnolia Falls Hikers Oil on 12x16 masonite panel Oakland Bridge Road Oil on 12x16 masonite panel

Magnolia Falls III Oil on 11x14 Cradled Wood Panel Falling Water Falls Oil on 12x16 masonite panel Pond Lilies Oil on 12x16 masonite panel Lake Hamilton Overlook Oil on 12x16 masonite panel

During May and June, 2020 staying close to home became the norm during the pandemic.  Painted mostly from photographs, these paintings are reminders of former nearby explorations in Arkansas, the Natural State. I painted the waterfalls after hiking in nearby Buffalo National River wilderness areas. The view of Lake Hamilton is from a 2019 spring break trip to Hot Springs, AR. The painting of Bayou de Loutre in Union Parish, LA, though furthest from home, is close to my heart.

Hoping for somewhere not too heavily visited, I ventured out to do some plein air studies in June at the nearby ghost town of Rush and am prayerfully optimistic that traveling will soon become routine once again for painting inspiration.

Clicking on painting titles will take you to my online storefront/gallery www.kathealtazan.com for detailed descriptions of each painting and purchasing information. Thank you for viewing my work. Yours, with my best wishes for your good health. Kathe Altazan

Summer Rush Oil on 8x10 wood panel en plein air

Spring Fed Pool Oil on 8x10 wood panel en plein air