"Bird of Paradise #4" by Astrid Paustian

                                            Oil on Gessobord, 8" x 10", $275.-
I was remembering our Kauai vacation last year while painting this Bird of Paradise blossom 3 days ago.
My husband and I had such a wonderful time on the beautiful Hawaiian island! We came home with many great memories and reference photos.
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"Wild Rose" by Astrid Paustian

                                               Oil on Gessobord, 5" x 7", $125.-

Small flower and bird studies are a wonderful way for me to relax and meditate. I usually work from my own photographs. This one was taken during the early summer in out beautiful Xeric garden. The roses bloomed in gorgeous shades of yellow, orange and red, and they are relatively drought tolerant. This dry summer everything has been needing a little extra water, of course.
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"White Orchids on Blue" by Astrid Paustian

Oil on Gessobord, 12" x 12", $375.-
One more Orchid painting before turning my attention to other subjects.
Tomorrow I will begin work on a commissioned painting of a large Hibiscus flower.
What fun to paint tropical flowers in the middle of winter. It warms my heart!
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"White Orchids #2" by Astrid Paustian

Oil on Canvas, 12" x 12", $375.-
Another one of my new orchid paintings. What gorgeous flowers! I am preparing some orchid paintings for our next show at the Art Center of Estes Park in February and March. I bought this plant at a local supermarket 3 months ago and it has been a great joy to observe and paint during these winter months.
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"Orchids #4" by Astrid Paustian

Oil on Gessobord, 5" x 7", $125.-
It seems that I just can't get enough of these orchid paintings. My beautiful white orchid plant seems to be enjoying the attention and put out new buds during the past week. Many of my orchid and bird paintings can be seen at the Canyon Gallery of the Boulder Public Library during the Boulder Solstice Holiday Exhibit and Sale. Please see the flier below. Also, please view my web site for more images and exhibits.

"Lotus Flower" by Astrid Paustian

Oil on Gessobord, 5" x 7", $125.-
I took the reference photo of this Lotus last spring while on vacation in Kauai.
We were visiting the beautiful Allerton Botanical Gardens. The plants and flowers were amazing! It is fun to look through the photos on this chilly morning.
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"Hibiscus #2" by Astrid Paustian

Oil on Gessobord, 6" x 6", $95.-
Relaxing with some tropical flower studies while preparing for 3 holiday shows and another one to follow in 3 weeks. It is a special treat to paint tropical flowers and look through reference materials from exotic destinations while the weather has turned quite cold and wintry outside here in Colorado.
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"Hibiscus" by Astrid Paustian

Oil on panel, 8" x 8", $ 175.-
I was painting Hibiscus last week in preparation for a large tropical flower painting.
I found it a little difficult without any live plants to observe or photograph, instead relying on friends to forward me some of their photos. It was comforting though, to paint tropical plants and remembering our wonderful vacation to Kauai last May, while watching it snow outside.
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"Bird of Paradise #3" by Astrid Paustian

Oil on panel, 6" x 6", $95.-
I am getting ready for a new show at the Art Center of Estes Park, starting in 2 weeks.
This is the third painting of this beautiful plant, found during our recent vacation in Kauai. Also working on larger paintings of my favorite Kauai Roosters. So much to paint, I love it!
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"Orange Poppy #11" by Astrid Paustian

Oil on linen board, 8"x 8".
I am still having fun with poppies. This is yesterday's painting. I am going to work on it a little more, softening edges here and there and adding some blues to the background. I love the light shining through the petals of these beautiful flowers!
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"Bird of Paradise #2" by Astrid Paustian

Oil on panel, 6" x 6", $ 95.-
Another painting of this beautiful plant, found on Kauai during our recent vacation.
So many beautiful flowers and trees. So many new subjects to explore. And now, our local flowers are beginning to bloom in large numbers, Iris and Poppies among my favorite ones. So much to paint. What a wonderful season!
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"Bird of Paradise" by Astrid Paustian

Oil on "Gatorbord", 5" x 5", $85.-
This is one of the tropical flower paintings I have been working on since we returned from beautiful Kauai last week. I am especially fond of the Bird of Paradise, with it's vibrant colors and dynamic lines. I am experimenting with oils and watercolors on different surfaces, and it is a lot of fun!
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"Apricot Tulips" Triptych by Astrid Paustian

Oil on gallery wrapped canvas, 8" x 8",
paintings continue around the 2" deep edges.
$175.- each, or 3 for $425.-
Tulips are starting to bloom in our garden. They are among my favorite flowers, especially the apricot colored and multi-colored varieties. I love the way the light shines through the beautiful but hardy petals. Also, I am always amazed with their resilience, adapting successfully to all kinds of springtime weather conditions.
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"Tulip Radiance" by Astrid Paustian

Oil on canvas panel, 6" x 6", $95.-
One of the tulip paintings done 2 days ago.
Orange and multicolored tulips are some of my very favorite flowers. Tulips in general are among the first spring flowers in our garden and such a welcome sight. They continue to amaze me with their beauty and resilience, able to withstand rain, snow and freezing temperatures.
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"Crocus" by Astrid Paustian

Oil on canvas panel, 6" x 6", $85.-
Spring is here and everywhere in the garden the early flowers appear. This year crocus are abundant. They seem to have doubled in numbers since last year, and display all kinds of beautiful colors.
To view more of my paintings, please visit my web site or the Art Center of Estes Park during my current show.