THE TENACIOUS
(greens & blues)

The spirit of the subject matter depicted in these paintings is revealed. Noticing the tenacity of wild plants and other elements of nature, with their determination to thrive, reminds us that all things are possible.

Abundance of Wishes (#9 of 12) • 7.5x7.5 • Mounted on wood

Abundance of Wishes (#12 of 12) • 7.5x7.5 • Mounted on wood

Abundance of Wishes (#6 of 12) • 7.5x7.5 • Mounted on wood

Fleeting Moment II - triptych • 22x90 • Acrylic on Paper

Seeing Beyond IV-triptych • 24x72 • Acrylic on Wood Panel

Emerge-triptych • 24x60 • Acrylic on Wood Panel

Poppy Pods-triptych • 24x7.5 • Acrylic on Wood Panel

First Frost II (1 of 2) • 24x18 • Acrylic on Wood Panel in Float Frame

First Frost I (1 of 2) • 24x18 • Acrylic on Wood Panel in Float Frame

Abundance of Wishes (#10 of 12) • 7.5x7.5 • Mounted on wood

Wild Grasses 1 of 3 • Acrylic on paper • 8 x 11.5

Wild Grasses 2 of 3 • Acrylic on paper • 11.5 x 8

Wild Grasses 3 of 3 • Acrylic on paper • 8 x 11.5

Prickly Wild Lettuce (1 of 4) • Acrylic on paper • 8.25 x 13.75

Prickly Wild Lettuce (2 of 4) • Acrylic on paper • 8.25 x 13.75

Prickly Wild Lettuce (3 of 4) • Acrylic on paper • 8.25 x 13.75

Prickly Wild Lettuce (4 of 4) • Acrylic on paper • 8.25 x 13.75

River Rocks • Acrylic on Wood Panel • 20 x 16

Flourish-I • Acrylic on Wood Panel • 12 x 24

Goat Willow (3 of 3) • Acrylic & Pastel on Wood Panel • 7.5x7.5 • Mounted on Wood in lieu of framing

Christa MacFarlane

Christa MacFarlane

Artist / Art Instructor

Christa MacFarlane is attracted to the loose and fluid nature of acrylics on raw wood, as she paints native weeds, grasses and seeds, along with other unnoticed elements of nature. When she stops to admire these underappreciated Colorado gems, her medium and subject matter makes sense to her.

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