Stables at Copper Mtn Colorado Oil on Panel 8x10 $50

   I have done a number of paintings and photographs of this western style barn/stable that sits on the western end of Copper Mountain. I have painted it in different colors, different perspectives and sizes, but in this the barn predominates.  Ten Mile Range is in the background and their size can be impressive, but they are clearly in the background with muted colors and do not draw attention to themselves. The line of shadow behind the barn draws the eye into the barn. The light green roof with a line of shadow combined with the evergreen to the right anchors the eye and keeps it from wandering too far. I like this composition-although the photo of the painting disappoints.  I will paint this composition again but change the colors, perhaps the season, an advantage the painter has to the photographer.