Beautiful Estes Park Colorado!

SO EXCITING!  I WON "Plein Air Rockies"
hosted by Southwest Art and Plein Air Magazine,
as well as The Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park. 

Field Of Light This 9 by 12 inch oil painting was submitted for judging at Plein Air Rockies. The painting is now available. Click on the above image to read the magazine article printed in the inaugural edition of "Plein Air Magazine" written by Heather H. Coen. The article was titled "Advantages of using Pastels on Location."

Wyoming "Prairies to Peaks" a big success! Deselm's Gallery in Cheyenne Wyoming and Southwest Art hosted "Prairies to Peaks" a plein air event held in Wyoming. The event started on August first with 47 participants each submitting 3 paintings at the end of the two week session. More than 140 paintings were submitted for judging. Heather took second over-all in the main category. There were also prizes for oils, acrylics and pastels. Heather's painting "Basset Barns" an 8 by 10 oil got Best of Show second place. Colorado's Plein Air Rockies Heather moved on to the Estes Park venue and painted from August 13th through 25th On the morning of Saturday the 27th, a ninety minute quick draw was held in downtown Estes Park. All the paintings were sold through the auction which benefitted the Cultural Art's Council. Heather's painting "Aspens and the Green" was sold with multiple bids. Remember this pastel was completed with a frame and mats in one and a half hours. Heather Takes the Silver Ribbon for the town of Estes Park! A gala reception was held at the Cultural Arts Council Gallery in Estes later that afternoon. The first award was presented by the mayor of Estes Park for the painting most representing the town and area around Estes.  "Lily Lake" 12 by 24 Pastel, Silver Award Plein Air Rockies is used as the banner of this newsletter. Heather with the Mayor of Estes Park. Lynda Vogel, the Cultural Art's Council Director , giving Heather a Richeson Paint Package with her cash award. Heather painting in downtown Estes Park. Heather painting en plein air at the very top of Fall River Road. Stock "footage" at 12,000 feet. Heather hired by the city of Loveland to teach art at Chilson Center! The final steps are being taken so classes can be given at the Chilson Rec Center in downtown Loveland in winter. Stay tuned for more information!