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Paintings in the Collection
Any Blogs that have a specific painting it is talking about.


Winter Creek: A Marion Dutton Original You Can See at Our Open House
Marion Dutton’s art is as inspiring as she is. At our upcoming Open House, you’ll be able to see her original Winter Creek — a 2023 acrylic landscape that captures the calm beauty of a snowy stream. Marion’s warmth and creativity shine through not only her paintings but also her teaching with MazArt Academy
. Explore Winter Creek and other originals like Golden Meadow, Gentle Eyes, and Golden Winter Whispers in person.

Hope Blakely
Oct 142 min read


🌌 Solstice Memory: A Painting of Change, Light, and Time
Solstice Memory is an 18x24 oil painting inspired by Bill Alexander’s techniques yet transformed into something deeply personal. With glowing skies, bold brushwork, and symbolic tones, this 2025 original captures the balance of change, light, and time. Available for $395, it’s a one-of-a-kind artwork that speaks to collectors and dreamers alike

Hope Blakely
Sep 132 min read


🕯️ The Unlit Lighthouse and the Hidden Skull: The Story Behind When the Beacon Fails
When the Beacon Fails began with a simple request from a student: “Can we paint a ship?” From that seed of inspiration grew a haunting oil painting that took more than six months to complete. What started as a Bob Ross-style composition evolved into a rich, cinematic scene featuring a tall clipper ship, a dark and silent lighthouse, and an accidental—but unmistakable—skull hidden in the clouds.
Painted by Colorado artist Hope Blakely, this 24x48-inch piece explores what happ
hopegrabowski
Aug 202 min read


Tuscan Lavender
ainted from a Kevin Hill workshop reference, Tuscan Lavender brings a quiet countryside to life with soft purples, warm light, and a sense of gentle age. Hope Blakely added her own voice to the scene by shifting the buildings, softening the palette, and letting the wall crumble just a bit — creating a piece that feels personal and timeless. Original oil on a 12x16 hard panel.

Hope Blakely
Aug 101 min read


Painting Jason Momoa in Oils – A Look Behind the Canvas
Ever since I picked up a brush, I’ve looked for subjects that are bold, magnetic, and full of energy — and few people embody that like...
hopegrabowski
Jul 222 min read
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