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My visual reference was from a photograph I took while hiking in Valley Of Fire State Park in Nevada. I loved the strong rock layers and deep shadows on the rocks. This drawing can be purchased from Art Span as a print.2016-03-12T00:02:42+00:00monthlyhttps://aprilchristensonartist.com/portfolio/eldorado-canyon-the-bastille-in-the-evening/https://aprilchristensonartist.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/eldorado-canyon-the-bastille-in-evening.jpgEldorado Canyon: The Bastille in the EveningThis artwork is colored pencil originally done on Rising Museum board. It was created from a photograph taken standing west of the rock called the Bastille as the sun was setting. I have rock climbed the face in the sun and it was as exciting as it looks! The shadows are very dramatic as the sun sets, which makes for a great picture. 2016-03-11T23:57:43+00:00monthlyhttps://aprilchristensonartist.com/portfolio/morning-light-and-shadows-at-valley-of-fire/https://aprilchristensonartist.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/morning-light-and-shadows-at-valley-of-fire.jpgMorning Light and Shadows at Valley of FireThis is from an original work that is colored pencil done on Rising Museum Board. It was created from a photograph I took as the sun was rising in the Valley of Fire State Park. The light and shadows were very beautiful at that moment! This piece can be purchased as a print from Art Span.2016-03-11T23:47:21+00:00monthlyhttps://aprilchristensonartist.com/portfolio/avocet-reflections/https://aprilchristensonartist.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/avocet-reflections.jpgAvocet ReflectionsThis colored pencil piece was drawn from a photograph my husband took. We were at St. Vrain State Park in Colorado enjoying spring bird migration! This avocet is available as a print.2016-03-11T23:22:00+00:00monthlyhttps://aprilchristensonartist.com/portfolio/mount-alice/https://aprilchristensonartist.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/petroglyph-shadows.jpgPetroglyph ShadowsThis is an original art work done in colored pencil on Rising Museum Board. It was drawn from a photograph I took on a day hike in Dinosaur National Monument in Colorado. I really liked how the petroglyphs were tucked into the rock feature. This piece is available at Art Span as a print.https://aprilchristensonartist.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/mountalice.jpgMount AliceThis is an original art work done in many layers of colored pencil. It was drawn from a photograph I took on a 16-mile round-trip day hike to Mount Alice in Rocky Mountain National Park. I like the subtle colors contrasting with the deep shadows in the landscape. This piece can be purchased as a print.2016-03-11T23:21:42+00:00monthlyhttps://aprilchristensonartist.com/portfolio/petroglyph-shadows/2016-03-11T23:21:22+00:00monthlyhttps://aprilchristensonartist.com/portfolio/rocky-mountain-waterfall/https://aprilchristensonartist.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/rocky-mountain-waterfall.jpgRocky Mountain WaterfallThis watercolor painting of a Colorado waterfall was created “plein air,” or outside in a single sitting. Watercolor is a refreshing change from colored pencil, which takes a week to six months to create.2021-06-22T16:12:09+00:00monthlyhttps://aprilchristensonartist.com/portfolio/lakeside-view/https://aprilchristensonartist.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/lakeside-view.jpgLakeside ViewThis watercolor painting of the famous Flatirons in Boulder, CO was created “plein air,” or outside in a single sitting, at Viele Lake. Watercolor is a refreshing change from colored pencil, which takes a week to six months to create.2016-03-10T05:09:43+00:00monthlyhttps://aprilchristensonartist.com/portfolio/foothills-lakeside/https://aprilchristensonartist.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/foothills-lakeside.jpgFoothills LakesideThis watercolor painting of the foothills in Boulder, CO was created “plein air,” or outside in a single sitting. Watercolor is a refreshing change from colored pencil, which takes a week to six months to create.2016-03-10T05:06:28+00:00monthlyhttps://aprilchristensonartist.com/portfolio/boulder-flatirons-in-the-fall/https://aprilchristensonartist.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/boulder-flations-in-the-fall.jpgBoulder Flatirons in the FallThis watercolor painting of the famous Flatirons in Boulder, CO was created "plein air," or outside in a single sitting. Watercolor is a refreshing change from colored pencil, which takes a week to six months to create.2016-03-10T05:01:41+00:00monthlyhttps://aprilchristensonartist.com/about/awards-and-representation/2016-03-10T04:50:05+00:00weekly0.6https://aprilchristensonartist.com/portfolio/button-birds-birthday-party/https://aprilchristensonartist.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/button-birds-birthday.jpgButton Birds BirthdayA whimsical way to brighten your day! These colorful birds were drawn around real buttons on illustration board. A perfect gift for the bird lover in your life.2016-03-10T04:32:19+00:00monthlyhttps://aprilchristensonartist.com/portfolio/bird-tea-time/https://aprilchristensonartist.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/birdtea-time.jpgBird Tea TimeThis colored pencil illustration combines my love of birds and tea! Wake up your senses with this creative way to have tea. These birds would look great on your new mug or serving tray!2016-03-10T04:27:23+00:00monthlyhttps://aprilchristensonartist.com/portfolio/love-nest-bird-style/https://aprilchristensonartist.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/love-nest-bird-style.jpgLove Nest Bird StyleThis colored pencil design was inspired and created around Valentine's Day. It features an unusual bird's nest nestled in a bright read heart. This illustration is perfect for that special someone and can be purchased on a mug, necklace, card, and much more!2016-03-10T04:22:37+00:00monthlyhttps://aprilchristensonartist.com/portfolio/morning-song/https://aprilchristensonartist.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/morning-song.jpgMorning SongCreated in colored pencil on illustration board, this design features nesting birds having an unusual serenade. My inspiration for this piece came from the spring bird song. You can purchase this art as a print or on cards, mugs, bags, and more!2016-03-10T04:15:14+00:00monthlyhttps://aprilchristensonartist.com/portfolio/sky-library/https://aprilchristensonartist.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/sky-library.jpgSky LibraryThis design was created in colored pencil on illustration board. It features birds enjoying their library in the sky. Purchase this design on mugs, teapots, note cards, and more!2016-03-10T04:05:20+00:00monthlyhttps://aprilchristensonartist.com/portfolio/3-birds-of-a-feather/https://aprilchristensonartist.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/3-birds-of-a-feather.jpg3 Bird of a FeatherThis design was drawn in colored pencil on illustration board. This design features three whimsical birds creating a new adventure in nesting. This was my first design in the series, the creative light bulb went on! 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