Mountain Market

I'm back in Colorado for my 8th time painting in Telluride Plein Air. It officially starts in a few days (when writing this) but artists are allowed to come early and paint. I took them up on that offer -- as usual.

Today was the market day in Telluride -- and markets are a  favorite subject anyway. More so here.

Love the flower seller so I found a place to set up right next to their gigantic truck. Shade and all for most of the time.

First subject on the canvas was the sunflowers. I was sure they might be quick to go. I bought some too later in the day  ... but choosing from another big tub of them that was out of my view. No reason to cause my own trouble.

Telluride Tunes, 12" x 16" was the first painting of Telluride Plein Air 2026.

Paintings are for sale all week -- including being purchased on the spot off the easel. (Well, sort of. I will finish them, frame them and ship -- but quickly.) Some official events are a Quick Draw on July 2 from 5-6:30pm on Colorado Avenue followed by a Collectors' Preview Party from 7-8pm at the Sheridan Opera House.

Then sales days are July 3-5, 2026 (Friday-Sunday) - 9:30am-4pm each day. Can't wait to see what I paint.:)

Love something? Please contact me at [email protected] or text at 703.403.7435 (tell me who you are) and I'll help facilitate the sale.

Telluride Collection