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by Anne Gifford
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I recently had the honor to be selected as an artist-in-residence at the historic Caribou Ranch near Nederland, Colorado. For a week, I stayed in a... more
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I recently had the honor to be selected as an artist-in-residence at the historic Caribou Ranch near Nederland, Colorado. For a week, I stayed in a cabin which was built into a 150 year old barn on the premises and painted the idyllic scenery around me to my heart's content. For the last three days that I was there, I saw only a few hikers during the daytime, and was entirely alone at night. The solace was profound and refreshing. One day, while in my cabin fixing my lunch, I looked out the window and was smitten by the dazzling sunlight creating shadows on the items on the plywood kitchen counter. The landscape outside encapsulated my solitary surroundings, while the ingredients inside were indicative of the comforts provided by my cabin.
Anne Gifford is an award winning artist and the eight time poster artist for Colorado's Bolder Boulder 10K Memorial Day Race, one of the largest road races in the United States. She began her career as a silkscreen artist. After 25 years of printmaking, Anne now works with watercolor, building successive layers of color to create her vibrant, rich, and detailed paintings. She has lived in Colorado since 1976 and finds inspiration in the natural beauty of the Rocky Mountains. Her paintings, like a pictorial journal, have chronicled her journey thus far. On her many walks and hikes throughout the area, she is always on the lookout for new imagery. She relishes the depiction of a magic moment and the evidence she finds of the pulse of life,...
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Ramon Martinez
Delightful painting, Anne!
Dr Pat Gehr
Revisiting one of my favorites of your awesome work, Anne! You provide so many elements for the eye to enjoy from the articles on the table and the cast shadows streaming across the floor to the beautiful view outside the window. So well done! L/F
Anne Gifford replied:
I really appreciate your insightful comment, Dr Pat, thank you for your kind words!
Donna Kennedy
Outstanding composition, detail and light Anne, such a beautiful place!!...F/L
Anne Gifford replied:
Thank you Donna!
Hiroko Stumpf
Congratulations Anne, on your 2nd place win in the"ONLY KITCHEN ART - WHERE THE HEART AND HOME ARE ON..." Contest for this beautiful painting!
Anne Gifford replied:
Thank you Hiroko~ This was indeed one of the more rustic kitchens I have ever used. It was a lot of fun, though.....
Rachel Morrison
So beautiful! Congratulations on your 2nd Place Win in the Only Kitchen Art contest! Voted!
Anne Gifford replied:
Thank you so much, Rachel!
Madalena Lobao-Tello
CONGRATULATIONS!!! You are the 2nd Prize in the Contest ONLY KITCHEN ART - WHERE THE HEART AND HOME ARE ONE sponsored by the Group Women Painters - Hand paintings only. Great image, wonderful colors, very well done! F
Anne Gifford replied:
Thank you for sponsoring not only the contest, but the group, Madalena. It is a wonderful collection of women artists and I am proud to be a part of it!
Sarah Irland
Congratulations, Anne, on your Win in the Only Kitchen Art Contest for this beautiful painting! I love so many things about it: the view out the window, the assortment of items on the table, the beautiful light and color! Voted. L/F
Anne Gifford replied:
It was a quiet and gorgeous place for me to spend a week, Sarah, and I appreciate your kind comment.
Hanne Lore Koehler
Congratulations, Anne, on your ONLY KITCHEN ART - WHERE THE HEART AND HOME... contest win with this fantastic painting! L/F/Voted
Anne Gifford replied:
Thank you Hanne!
Megan Walsh
Beautiful painting, how did I miss it? Congratulations on your well deserved win in the Kitchen Art Contest ( I can’t remember the name of it😨😨) lf
Anne Gifford replied:
I know what you mean, Megan. There are so many entries in the contests that we can't find them all! I appreciate your comment.
Hanne Lore Koehler
Fantastic sunlight, shadows and detail in this magnificent still life watercolor, Anne! L/F/Vote
Anne Gifford replied:
Thank you Hanne for both your comment and the vote!
Viktor Birkus
Wonderful picture! l/f/voted
Karen Lee Hanson
Just magnificent, Anne. What wonderful work! Voted! Fav for sure...
Greta Corens
Such a romantic environment, so evocatively painted, Anne. L/F
Carolina Prieto Moreno
Congratulations Ann for this beautiful painting. Love the clean, bright light and colors.
Hanne Lore Koehler
Love this magnificent still life painting of your cabin with its spectacular landscape view, Anne! Fantastic sunlight, shadows and details! Masterful artistic style and composition! My favorite of the day in WOMEN PAINTERS group! L/F
Uma Krishnamoorthy
A glorious sunny day - a painting that captures the sunlight that is pouring in through the window as well as the wonderful landscape outside! F/Pin
Anne Gifford replied:
Thank you Uma for your insightful and knd comment.
Bonnie Mason
Wow! I love this beautiful still life painting, Anne! Great composition and masterfully painted with such a great sense of light and color. LF
Anne Gifford replied:
Thank you Bonnie!
Gaye Elise Beda
Beautifully Done. The lighting is perfect.
Anne Gifford replied:
Thank you Gaye!
Angeles M Pomata
Such a talented piece, Anne!! Awesome use of light and the perfect POV to capture this warm and homey atmosphere. L/F
Anne Gifford replied:
This was such a rustic cabin, and so much fun to paint! I thank you for your comment, Angeles.
Anna Yurasovsky
Glorious summer morning!
Anne Gifford replied:
Thank you Anna, indeed it was!
Tommy Marblo
Everything about this wonderful!! You did the translucency of the bottles and liquids and curtain so well! I really like all of your other indoor scenes as well; they all have windows : ) which adds so much when imagining a narrative.
Anne Gifford replied:
Thank you so much, Tommy! I put the texture into the curtains using a small piece of a hair comb. Great fun to do!
Nancy Griswold
Such an incredible work, your watercolor skills and attention to light are magnificent! F/L
Anne Gifford replied:
I appreciate your kind and supportive comment, Nancy, thank you!
EricA Aranyos
A slice of delicious life...
Anne Gifford replied:
I like your description, thank you!
Marilyn McNish
This watercolor painting is such a wonderful array of sunlight, shadows, depths, perspectives, color contrasts, and not forgetting its amazing details and warmth! A beautiful scene brought to life on canvas! vf mm
Anne Gifford replied:
Thank you Marilyn, for your lovely, descriptive comment~
Nancy Lee Moran
It looks cozy and warm inside your cabin. You show lovely textures and light-effects on the wood, both inside and outdoors.
Anne Gifford replied:
It was fun to create the textures. Thank you !