Ken Pieper Artworks Gallery

• Sunrise At The Gorge

  Oil, Canvas, 16 x 20 x 1. Sunrise At The Gorge We have traveled many times over this incredible Rio Grande Gorge northwest of Taos, New Mexico and I was there this day just as the sunrise was emerging. I had walked out…

• Changing Of Seasons

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 24 x 2. Changing Of Seasons The Dine’ people of the Navajo Reservation bring their livestock of mostly sheep and goats into these sacred canyons at the beginning of the “green up” or spring season, and…

• High Plains Sunset

  Oil, Canvas, 30 x 20 x 2. High Plains Sunset I was very fortunate one late summer evening in eastern Colorado to witness this beautiful cloud building up over the very dry location. Just after sunset it dropped large am…

• Adobe In the Aspen Grove

  Oil, Canvas, 8 x 10 x 1.50. "Adobe In the Aspen Grove" This adobe home set into a fall aspen grove in Northern New Mexico is very refreshing when this season enters the area. My time among the area and the experience he…

• Eagle Nest Aspens

  Oil, Canvas, 10 x 8 x .50. "Eagle Nest Aspens" When we were visiting our newest gallery presentation in the Spirit Wind Gallery in Eagle Nest on the way to Taos, I spotted these beautiful aspens against a backdrop of sp…

• Sunset and Aspens In Snow

  Oil, Canvas, 10 x 8 x .50. "Sunset and Aspens In Snow" I found a small grove of aspens in the snow in late December on the way between Silverton and Ouray, Colorado just before sunset. I have wanted to capture this wond…

• Fall Aspen and Turquoise Door

  Oil, Canvas, 10 x 8 x 1.50. "Fall Aspen and Turquoise Door" A very typical Northern New Mexico scene around the Dixon area with the seasonal change of these colorful aspen trees was the setting for this canvas capture.…

• Streets Of Santa Fe

  Oil, Canvas, 8 x 10. "Streets Of Santa Fe" We visit Santa Fe New Mexico a couple of times a year and have for many years with a camera, plein air easel, canvas and paints at the ready. When I find an interesting piece o…

• Aspen Meadow

  Acrylic, Linen, 10 x 8. Aspen Meadow Driving through Northern New Mexico during the fall season has become a memorable experience for me for several years. Simple yet captivating landscapes abound almost everywhere with…

• The Couse-Sharp Studio - Taos

  Oil, Canvas, 9 x 12 x 1. "The Couse-Sharp Studio - Taos" A founding member of the Taos Society of Artists has reminded one of my favorite historical buildings in New Mexico to paint. Several years ago, I was very fortun…

• Hill Country Surprise

  Oil, Canvas, 24 x 20 x 1.50. "Hill Country Surprise" Traveling through the hill country of almost any state in America, I have had many pleasant surprises as this painting depicts. This early summer season and the white…

• St Francis de Assis - Taos

  Oil, Canvas, 9 x 12 x 1. "St Francis de Assis - Taos" To me, this beautiful church in Taos, New Mexico, is a very sacred building with much history. The architecture is unique in nature and timeless in scope. Many artis…

• Enhancement Of Seasons

  Oil, Canvas, 10 x 8 x 1. "Enhancement Of Seasons" A typical back road found in so many small communities of this beautiful country of New Mexico literally comes alive in early October with incredible natural colors of t…

• A Trusted Friend

  Oil, Linen, 12 x 9 x 1. "A Trusted Friend" The summer Aspen and new growth Chamisa create a haven for this neighborhood Yellow Cat. It waits patiently for its master to return. It caught my eye on a side street of Taos.

• Hill Country Springtime framed

  Oil, Linen, 30" x 40" x 1". HILL COUNTRY SPRINGTIME 30” x 40” Framed$6,500.00The hill country of central Texas comes alive each spring with an amazing array of color and wonderful aromas of these beautiful bluebonnets a…

• Hill Country Springtime

  Oil, Linen, 30" x 40" x 1". HILL COUNTRY SPRINGTIME 30” x 40” Framed$6,500.00The hill country of central Texas comes alive each spring with an amazing array of color and wonderful aromas of these beautiful bluebonnets a…

• Hill Country Blues

  Oil, Linen, 30" x 40" x 1". This painting was inspired by the beautiful hill country drive between Luckenbach and Blanco, Texas last year. This rural highway with the tremendous pastoral ranch and farm land scenery is t…

• Hill Country Blues

  Oil, Linen, 30" x 40" x 1". This painting was inspired by the beautiful hill country drive between Luckenbach and Blanco, Texas last year. This rural highway with the tremendous pastoral ranch and farm land scenery is t…

• A Good Fall Day

  Oil, Linen, 16 x 20 x 1. “A Good Fall Day”For the avid fly fisherman, this depiction of a clear and cold stream among the splendid colors of an early fall day is the absolute epitome. Creating a life time memory from th…

• Tuscan Harverst

  Oil, Canvas, 20" x 16" x 0". Tuscan Harvest While visiting Tuscany close to Panzano, Italy I saw this quintessential view of a small village and the fresh harvest of the hay field in the valley below. I just knew I want…

• Early Aspens

  Oil, Canvas, 16" x 20". Early Aspens Spring is such a special time of renewal and new birth of any of nature’s bounty. Most special to me is the new growth of the aspen. Almost transparent in appearance, the leaves disp…

• Manuelitos Apartment

  Oil, Canvas, 9 x 12. Manuelito's Apartment I found this beautiful lady sitting on her deck at the Taos Pueblo in 1983. Wanting to capture this great moment in this wonderful location, I was given the opportunity to do a…

• Santa Fe Traditions

  Oil, Panel, 9 x 12. Santa Fe Traditions An afternoon well spent on Delgado Street in Santa Fe capturing the essence of the architecture and flora of the region. This home has caught the eye of many artists and photograp…

• Another Canyon Study

  Oil, Canvas, 12" x 9" x 0". "Another Canyon Study" A western Colorado canyon study that I made on site in the area southwest of Grand Junction. So many great opportunities to do wonderful painting. The scenery is just f…

• Lavender Sunset

  Oil, Canvas, 20" x 36" x 1". "Lavender Sunset" We visited this field of lavender near L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue in Provence after the flowers had been harvested, but I could imagine how beautiful they were. The wonderful aro…

• Le Coin Retro Window in Le Thor France

  Watercolor, Paper, 5" x 5" x 0". “Le Coin Retro Window in Le Thor France” A small and quick study of our farm house lodging in Le Thor. Such a pleasant experience.

• Campo de Fiore Rome Italy

  Ink, Paper, 6" x 10" x 0". “Campo de Fiore Rome Italy” Eating pizza and watching the outdoor market shoppers inspired me to sketch this scene on the paper table cover. Much fun, and cold pizza…Ha!

• Chaurette France on Road to Gap France

  Ink, Paper, 10" x 7" x 0". “Charette France on Road to Gap France” While driving on a narrow road in the French Alps I spotted this amazing stone chapel and had to stop long enough to capture the wonder of the place.

• Lien and Jeroen at Poggio Borgoni Italy

  Ink, Paper, 5" x 4" x 0". “Lien and Jeoren at Poggio Borgoni Italy” This lovely couple were just having their lunch next to me and were graceful enough in allowing me to make this sketch at our villa.

• Custom Window In Saint Paul de Vence

  Ink, Paper, 11" x 8.5" x 0". “Custom Window in Saint Paul de Vence” Notice the odd shape of the window placed into the stone wall. Very interesting to my eye and enjoyable to sketch.

• coffeeStain-Wash Day in Montalcino Italy

  Ink, Paper, 11" x 8.5" x 0". “Wash Day in Montalcino Italy” I watched the lady of the house carefully place the jeans on the balcony and enjoyed doing the drawing. So many great memories.

• Wash Day in Montalcino Italy

  Ink, Paper, 11" x 8.5" x 0". “Wash Day in Montalcino Italy” I watched the lady of the house carefully place the jeans on the balcony and enjoyed doing the drawing. So many great memories.

• Gellato Break in Italy

  Ink, Paper, 4" x 5". “Gelato Break in Italy” Kind of a self-portrait of Dianne and me enjoying the gelato as we did several times. Ummm Good!

• Arches of Abbazia di Sant'Antimo near Montalcino Italy

  Ink, Paper, 10" x 7" x 0". “Arches of Abbazia di Sant’Antimo Near Montalcino Italy” Sitting within this beautiful abbey was inspirational enough to sketch this great structure while anticipating the beautiful Gregorian…

• Katia's Office at Poggio Borgoni Italy

  Ink, Paper, 10" x 7" x 0". “Katia’s Office at Poggio Borgoni Italy” We were staying in the Chianti Region of Tuscany and the window of Villa Il Poggio’s manager was very interesting to me for this plein air sketch that…

• coffeeStain-Morning Shopping In Saint-Paul de Vence

  Ink, Paper, 12" x 9" x 0". “Morning Shopping In Saint-Paul de Vence France” This very interesting building that we came across is a hallmark in Saint-Paul de Vence and typifies the best practice of land use in the villa…

• Enoteca Al Duomo Orvieto Italy

  Ink, Paper, 4" x 5" x 0". “Enoteca Al Duomo Orvieto Italy” We were having lunch at another outdoor cafe and I saw this great scene and had to sketch immediately. Dianne and friends had a hot lunch. Mine, not so much.

• Clock Tower in Orvieto Italy

  Ink, Paper, 10" x 7" x 0". “Clock Tower in Orvieto Italy” I had an amazing experience on the steps of an old church sketching this landmark building in Orvieto. Pigeons and children looking and enjoying my endeavors.

• Abbazia di Sant'Antimo near Montalcino Italy

  Ink, Paper, 7" x 10" x 0". “Abbazia di Sant’Antimo Near Montalcino Italy” Sitting in the pew waiting for the Gregorian Chant to begin, I sketched this piece of the intricate architecture that comprised the make-up of th…

• the Family Harvest

  Ink, Paper, 7" x 10" x 0". the Family Harvest The discovery of men harvesting their grapes in Chianti was the inspiration for this piece. Another wonderful day in Tuscany!

• Le Tilleul in Saint-Paul de Vence France-10x7

  Ink, Paper, 7" x 10" x 0". "Le Tilleul in Saint-Paul de Vence France" Another wonderful dinner a-la-fresco in Saint-Paul de Vence with great food, sunset and great service from Ivanka at Le Tilleul.

• Morning Shopping In Saint-Paul de Vence

  Ink, Paper, 12" x 9" x 0". “Morning Shopping In Saint-Paul de Vence France” This very interesting building that we came across is a hallmark in Saint-Paul de Vence and typifies the best practice of land use in the villa…

• Welcoming at Le Coin Retro in Le Thor France

  Ink, Paper, 9" x 12" x 0". “Welcoming at Le Coin Retro in Le Thor France” The welcoming represents what Dianne and I were presented with on our arrival at Le Coin as our host created a wonderful and charming atmosphere…

• the Pantheon Roma Italy

  Ink, Paper, 9" x 12" x 0". “the Pantheon Roma Italy” The Pantheon in Roma was my favorite architectural structure of all. Sitting within created a place of peace and amazement. A true marvel of man’s ingenuity.

• Potting Shed at Le Coin Retro in Le Thor France

  Ink, Paper, 7" x 10" x 0". “Potting Shed at Le Coin Retro in Le Thor France” This small building at Le Coin Retro in Le Thor France could be used as a potting shed and served as a wonderful morning for me sketching in p…

• Abbazia di Sant'Antimo

  Ink, Paper, 9" x 12" x 0". Abbazia di Sant'Antimo This beautiful abbey was an inspiration to sketch as I stayed under a very large and old olive tree. A small rain shower did not interfere.

• Flower Pots Saint-Paul de Vence France

  Ink, Paper, 7" x 10" x 0". “Flower Pots Saint-Paul de Vence France” Dianne asked for me to draw one of her favorite scenes in Saint-Paul de Vence of the pots. Of course she wanted to bring them home.

• Gregorian Chant Abbazia of Sant'Antimo

  Ink, Paper, 10" x 7" x 0". Gregorian Chant Abbazia of Sant'Antimo Another wonderful experience in Tuscany. We enjoyed listening to the monks sing the afternoon Gregorian Chant.

• Morning Stroll In Montefioralle Tuscany

  Ink, Paper, 10" x 7" x 0". Morning Stroll In Montefioralle Tuscany This beautiful couple in Montefioralle came strolling by as I was sketching the street scene and I was compelled to include the morning conversation.

• Morning Walk In Saint Paul de Vence

  Ink, Paper, 12" x 9" x 0". Morning Walk In Saint-Paul de Vence This wonderful bearded man came strolling through the street and Dianne captured him in a photo. I missed him by minutes, but had to draw this piece.

• Bridge on Le Thiou River Annecy France

  Ink, Paper, 10" x 7" x 0". Bridge on le Thiou River Annecy France This bridge in Annecy France was captivating and the river created such a tranquil hour when I drew this.

• Montefioralle Tuscany

  Ink, Paper, 10" x 7" x 0". Montefioralle Tuscany Montefioralle was a total surprise to us as this small hillside town held so many architectural treasures to be drawn and painted. Must see again!

• Pienza Corso Rossellino Italy

  Ink, Paper, 5" x 4" x 0". Pienza Corso Rossellino Italy This special door in Pienza drew me to sit down on some stone steps and make this quick study for a large oil painting to come.

• Panzano Italy Wine Festival

  Ink, Paper, 7" x 10". Panzano Italy Wine Festival There seems to be a wine festival every weekend in the harvest season of the Chianti region, and we enjoyed this one in Panzano. Dianne sampled the wine, and I drew. Gre…

• Osteria Il Poggio in Tuscany Italy

  Ink, Paper, 7" x 10". Osteria Il Poggio in Tuscany Italy This was the restaurant building at Poggio Borgoni Italy that we enjoyed wonderful meals with folks from many countries. Great food and very friendly staff.

• My Sweet Lady at Le Coin Retro in Le Thor France

  Ink, Paper, 7" x 10" x 0". My Sweet Lady at Le Coin Retro in Le Thor France One early morning in Le Thor at our farmhouse I started sketching our part of the home and Dianne stepped up to the window. Just had to put her…

• Grande Fontaine Saint-Paul de Vence France

  Ink, Paper, 10" x 7" x 0". Grande Fontaine Saint-Paul de Vence France This fountain is world famous and a gathering place for all visitors. We slept just above and had the wonderful sound of water all night. Great memor…

• Colosseum Roma

  Ink, Paper, 11" x 8.5" x 0". Colosseum Roma Touring this architectural marvel was an incredible experience that left me with very mixed emotions. One of amazement, but extreme sadness for the absolute evil that the stru…

• Village Gate in Old Le Thor France

  Ink, Paper, 10" x 7" x 0". Village Gate in Old Le Thor France Another afternoon with “coffee Americana” and the solitude and experience of an old and beautiful village entry.

• Roma Window in Italy

  Ink, Paper, 5" x 4" x 0". "Roma Window in Italy"Just one of thousands that captivate the old world craftsmanship of times past.

• Le Pontis Saint-Paul de Vence France

  Ink, Paper, 10" x 7" x 0". Le Pontis Saint-Paul de Vence France The bridge house is another landmark of Saint-Paul de Vence, which drew into another wonderful experience in this magical village.

• Feeding the Pigeons in Annecy France

  Ink, Paper, 7" x 10". "Feeding the Pigeons in Annecy France" This man was so relaxed and his audience appreciated his generosity. He was never aware of me drawing.

• "Evening Walk in Saint-Paul de Vence France"

  Ink, Paper, 10" x 7" x 0". "Evening Walk in Saint-Paul de Vence France"Our last glimpse of Saint-Paul de Vence was at 3:30 am and I had sketched this the evening before.

• Old Prison Of Annecy France"

  Ink, Paper, 7" x 10" x 0". "Old Prison Of Annecy France" Probably the most prominent building in Annecy had to be drawn by me sitting on a bridge and watching the swans and visiting with folks from many countries of the…

• Water Wheel at L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue France"

  Ink, Paper, 7" x 10". "Water Wheel at L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue France" Another pleasant experience in Provence recently sketching this water wheel and enjoying the sounds of the water power.

• Le Coin Retro in Le Thor France"

  Ink, Paper, 10" x 7" x 0". This guest house located in Le Thor France is where Dianne and I recently stayed for a week. Classical Provence architecture is especially attractive to me for creating detailed pen and ink et…

• “San Francisco de Asis”

  Oil, Canvas, 9" x 12" x 0". "San Francisco de Asis"

• Little Creek Falls"

  Acrylic, 16" x 12". "Little Creek Falls" I have photographed this “little creek” many times and have always found it to be a place of refreshing repose. Now at last I have painted it and my spirit has been refueled agai…

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• Twin Oaks Springtime

  Oil, Canvas, 10" x 20". Twin Oaks Springtime Capturing this small farm during the fabulous springtime near Luckenbach Texas was a wonderful experience. The custom frame enhances and I believe brings the view into focus.…

• Sante Fe Traditions

  Oil, Canvas, 9" x 12" x 0"

• Simply Taos

  Oil, Canvas, 16" x 20" x 0"

• High and Lonesome

  Oil, Canvas, 14" x 26" x 0". "High and Lonesome" The inspiration for this piece comes from the country around Junction in West Texas. An evening storm was dispersing it’s last energy and creates a very peaceful and beau…

• the Aspen Trio

  Ink, wood, 20" x 16" x 1 1/2". The Aspen Trio Creating a more contemporary vision of the majestic aspen tree on a wood background is my latest venture for today’s lifestyle. I have always admired the allure of the timel…

• High Country Moose

  Acrylic, Canvas, 20" x 24"

• River Flow Rocky Mountain National Park

  Oil, Canvas, 9" x 12" x 0". River Flow Rocky Mountain National Park

• Mountain Retreat"

  Oil, Canvas, 18" x 24". "Mountain Retreat" Many a person has visions of the cabin the woods by a lake. I also share this vision of solitude and being one within the fragile natural world. It’s for sharing with family an…

• Sante Fe Traditions

  Oil, Panel, 9" x 12" x 0". Santa Fe Traditions An afternoon well spent on Delgado Street in Santa Fe capturing the essence of the architecture and flora of the region. This home has caught the eye of many artists and ph…

• San Miguel Mission Church Sante Fe NM

  Oil, Panel, 16" x 12" x 0". San Miguel Mission Church, Santa Fe NM A chilly morning in Santa Fe afforded me the opportunity to capture the essence of the timeless architecture and emotion of San Miguel Mission Church. I…

• Lavender Sunset

  Oil, Canvas, 20" x 36" x 0"

• Early Aspens

  Oil, Canvas, 16" x 20" x 0". Early Aspens Spring is such a special time of renewal and new birth of any of nature’s bounty. Most special to me is the new growth of the aspen. Almost transparent in appearance, the leaves…

• Tuscan Harvest

  Oil, Canvas, 20" x 16" x 0". Tuscan Harvest While visiting Tuscany close to Panzano, Italy I saw this quintessential view of a small village and the fresh harvest of the hay field in the valley below. I just knew I want…

• the Season Provence

  Oil, Canvas, 9" x 12" x 0". the Season Provence When we were in Provence last fall, I walked into a harvested field like this and just imagined the aroma in full bloom. Hopefully, you will also!

• Early Fall Splendor

  Oil, Canvas, 16" x 20" x 0". Early Fall Splendor

• Of An Evening

  Oil, Panel, 16" x 20" x 0". "Of An Evening" Seeing this small Adobe outside of Taos at sunset inspired me to create this piece. Hopefully the same serene mood that I witnessed has been captured here. Enjoy!