Ken Pieper Archived Artworks

• Colorful Mountain Aspens

  Oil, Linen, 20" x 16" x 1"

• Aspen Glory

  Oil, Linen, 40" x 30" x 1"

• Dark Woods Aspen

  Oil, Canvas, 10 x 8 x .50. "Dark Woods Aspen" I truly enjoy finding small and almost isolated aspen pods against the darkened woods of blue spruce and ponderosa pine. I have created several of these images both from a p…

• Forest For The Trees

  Oil, Canvas, 20 x 16 x .50. "Forest For The Trees" I have been guilty of not seeing the "Forest For The Trees" when selecting a location for delineating the beautiful aspens. I tried to capture this wonderful little mea…

• Taos Memories

  Acrylic, Linen, 8 x 10. Taos Memories I have been so grateful for many years to walk the back streets on Taos and enjoy the ambiance of the Adobe architecture which is indeed a signature of New Mexico. Combined with the…

• Rocky Mountain Splendor

  Oil, Canvas, 24 x 36 x 1. "ROCKY MOUNTAIN SPLENDOR"Creating this beautiful piece from several locations that I have been visiting over the years in Colorado was a challenge but very enjoyable. I chose the Autumn season…

• Golden Moments

  Oil, Canvas, 10 x 8 x 1. "GOLDEN MOMENTS"When I am fortunate enough to be among these wonderful and versatile trees in their organic world, I feel very blessed. Autumn’s reward is when all deciduous trees and shrubs cre…

• New Colors

  Oil, Canvas, 10 x 8 x 1. "NEW COLORS"Each Spring these incredible Aspen trees come alive from a deep sleep with a renewed sense of beauty in the new supply of chlorophyll running through the nourishing veins of these am…

• Welcome to the Morning

  Oil, Canvas, 36 x 24 x 1.50. "Welcome to the Morning" Driving through the Taos Canyon early one-morning last fall, almost to the top of the pass, I glanced at the nearby hillside to see this wonderful scene. The lifting…

• Vibrant Colors

  Oil, Canvas, 12 x 9 x 1. "Vibrant Colors" Luscious and vibrant colors have always enhanced New Mexico’s landscapes and the buildings the people have created for centuries. My love for this incredible country is continua…

• Hollyhocks and Adobe

  Oil, Canvas, 9 x 12 x 2. "Hollyhocks and Adobe" A most wonderful scene in New Mexico in summer is the ever-present blooming of Hollyhocks. When these beautiful and colorful flowers are present in concert with the wonder…

• Columbine and Aspens

  Oil, Canvas, 20 x 16 x 1. "Columbine and Aspens" When I go into the high country here in Colorado in the first two weeks of July, I am always searching for the beautiful Columbine flowers amongst the Aspens. I found the…

• Iris and Aspen Colors

  Oil, Canvas, 10 x 8 x 1. "Iris and Aspen Colors" The Iris blooming in early summer offers a complimentary color to the earth tones of the adobe building, which abounds in Taos.

• Full Colors

  Oil, Canvas, 10 x 8 x 1. "Full Colors" The New Mexican people have long been known for their incredible appetite for vibrant and full-bodied colors. They also wear, paint, and use bright colors in their food choices. Th…

• Golden Aspen

  Oil, Canvas, 10 x 8 x 1. "Golden Aspen" My favorite time of year and subject matter to paint is the magnificent Aspen trees in the fall season. The vibrant colors and aroma of the leaves in their defoliation process are…

• Colors Of Autumn

  Oil, Linen, 30" x 30" x 1". Colors Of Autumn These wonderful aspen trees afford us the many pleasures to our senses throughout the year but especially during the later part of fall. The colors and aroma the slowly fadin…

• Summer Aspen Evergreen

  Oil, Linen, 12" x 9" x 1". Summer Aspen Evergreen The ending of spring and the countdown into summer creates a more opaque color on the leaves of aspen. Each season brings its own magic to the incredible trees and I enj…

• Breckenridge Fall Aspen

  Oil, Linen, 12" x 9" x 1". Breckenridge Fall Aspen The high country aspen in the fall take only a moment to sprinkle these wonderful colors among the Evergreen hillsides. I savor those special days dearly each year.

• Golden Aspen

  Oil, Linen, 12" x 9" x 1". Golden Aspen Always beautiful and full of opportunity to create wonderful memories the colors and aroma these fall aspen always deliver to our senses.

• A Late Summer Blessing

  Oil, Linen, 30 x 20 x 1. “A Late Summer Blessing”A rain in the latter part of summer is rare and extremely welcome in this dry section of New Mexico. I was on my way from Santa Fe to Chimayo, New Mexico when I spotted t…

• New Beginnings

  Oil, Linen, 9 x 12 x 1. “New Beginnings” My favorite tree is the Aspen and can be found growing in many areas of the world. It is interconnected into a very large forest from single root systems. Each year brings forth…

• Canyon Sunset

  Oil, Linen, 16" x 20" x 1". "Canyon Sunset" I created this piece from a smaller study of a canyon that I visited in far western Colorado. I imagined these men could have been returning home deep into this secluded canyo…

• Aspen Awakening

  Oil, Linen, 30" x 20" x 1". "Aspen Awakening" Aspen are my favorite tree and art subject to study and paint. Their's is a relatively short existence and with many wonderful phases of new growth and wonderful changes in…

• High Country Paradise

  Oil, Linen, 20" x 16" x 1". "High Country Paradise" "High Country Paradise" was a commissioned painting for collectors in Nebraska to show her husband fly fishing in their special paradise in Rocky Mountain National Par…

• Rocky Mountain Aspen

  Oil, Linen, 20" x 16" x 1". "Rocky Mountain Aspen" This small grove of fall aspens has been an inspiration for me to photograph and paint in Rocky Mountain National Park for several years. I started this painting en Ple…

• Abbey de Senaque

  Oil, Canvas, 20" x 16" x 1". "Abbey de Senaque" We enjoyed the visit to this amazing abbey in Provence and I just had to paint this memory. Plan to return and paint more.

• Shadows Of Winter

  Ink, wood, 24" x 36" x 2". "Shadows Of Winter" Line art has always been my favorite form of art. This piece of winter aspens in snow required many hours of tedious work, but the results please me much. Enjoy!

• San Miguel Mission Church, Sante Fe NM

  Oil, Canvas, 12" x 9" 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…

• Meadow Lands of Provence

  Oil, Canvas, 30" x 30". Meadow Lands of Provence This is a commissioned piece that is a result of a very pleasant area of Provence that we drove through. I am moving forward with a more impressionistic application of my…

• Marie Claire Cabanno

  Oil, Canvas, 12" x 12" x 0". Marie Claire Cabanno This wonderful small building in Le Thor France is one of several at the French farmhouse that Dianne and I stayed. The “favorite little building” can be found throughou…

• the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi

  Ink, Paper, 12 x 9. Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi Construction of this magnificent structure started in 1869 and is a focal point in Santa Fe. Another great plein air for me in the crisp air of a Decembe…

• San Miguel Chapel

  Ink, Paper, 12 x 9. San Miguel Chapel This is the oldest church in Santa Fe and is still in daily use of worship. This structure has been partially destroyed more than once but remains a favorite of many. I really enjoy…

• High and Lonesome

  Oil, Canvas, 14" x 26". "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 beautiful…

• Morning Blues

  Oil, Panel, 16" x 20". Morning Blues ($2975 framed) Deep in the hill country of Texas, each early spring these dazzling beauties create a pallet of blue throughout the land. Scattering in a few Indian paintbrush and but…

• San Geronimo de Taos Spanish Mission

  Oil, Canvas, 12" x 9" x 0". "San Geronimo de Taos Spanish Mission" Again, I was honored to be able to do this plein air painting within the pueblo recently. This magical location has always created a spiritual experienc…

• Daily Harvest

  Oil, Canvas, 9 x 12. Daily Harvest We were in Massachusetts several fall seasons ago and were fortunate enough to have this small lobster boat bring in the days catch. The barn was really this red, and the water such a…

• the Season Provence

  Oil, Canvas, 9 x 12. 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!

• Standing Alone

  Oil, Canvas, 30" x 30" x 1". I have driven by this small tree grouping for about three years and was inspired to paint it with the clearing storm and sunset. Hope you enjoy.

• Morning Flight

  Oil, Canvas, 11" x 14" x 0". Morning Light Set in a south Texas farm environment, this was a commission for an avid outdoors man with connections to the area and the beauty of quail lifting off early in the morning.

• First Light Tetons

  Oil, Canvas, 30" x 20" x 0". "First Light Tetons" I was very fortunate in seeing the Tetons for the first time in the early morning sunrise. First light on this magnificent range of mountains will literally take your br…

• Blue Door and Ristras-Plein Air Alla Prima

  Oil, Canvas, 9" x 12" x 0". "Blue Door and Ristras-Plein Air Alla Prima" The blue door and ristras immediately caught my eye and then I noticed the hollyhocks. Interesting thing about these hollyhocks is that the owner…

• Purple Door

  Oil, Panel, 9" x 12". "Purple Door" This wonderful purple door in Sante Fe caught my eye from afar and I was compelled to do this piece. I am drawn to the colors and textures of New Mexico and hope to complete many more…

• Fall Aspen Study-Plein Air Alla Prima

  Oil, Canvas, 14 x 10. Fall Aspen Study-Plein Air Alla Prima Another experience en plein air painting fall aspens in Colorado. Completed alla prima with a group of like-minded artists and a great amount of Stacey Peterso…

• 1941 GMC Truck Study - Plein Air Alla Prima

  Oil, Panel, 12 x 9. While in Taos doing plein air paintings, I returned to this wonderful GMC to try and capture the essence of this wonderful time capsule on canvas. Completed Alla Prima, an amazing day with Susan Temp…

• Inlet Study Plein Air Alla Prima

  Oil, Panel, 12" x 9" x 0". Evergreen Lake en plein air alla prima was done when I was in a workshop conducted by landscape artist Stacey Peterson. Great experience and a wonderful outside memory learning.

• San Francisco De Asis Mission Church-Plein Air Alla Prima

  Oil, Panel, 12" x 9" x 0". When in Taos last weekend, I painted the front of this magnificent building, San Francisco de Asis Mission Church and had painted the rear last year. Just a wonderful morning meeting and visit…

• Ageless Gift

  Ink, Panel, 24" x 48" x 1/4". Living in Colorado allows me the opportunity to see these wonderful Aspen Trees in every season. I find a sense of wonderment in their beauty and resilience at all times of the year. My fav…

• Taos Mustangs

  Oil, Canvas, 40" x 30" x 1". Taos Mustangs We found these mustangs in northern New Mexico north of Taos and chose to place them into the painting of the area. After consulting with a respected artist on whether to place…

• Of An Evening

  Oil, Canvas, 16 x 20. "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!

• Evening Colors

  Oil, Canvas, 11" x 14". “Evening Colors” This southwest sunset study was created in oil on canvas for a much larger piece in the future.

• Tuscany Italy Countryside

  Acrylic, Panel, 7" x 9" x 0". “Tuscany Italy Countryside” Another beautiful villa in the Chianti region of Tuscany was just across the valley from our villa. A wonderful morning enhanced by this plein air experience.

• Corner House Saint-Paul de Vence France

  Watercolor, Paper, 10" x 7" x 0". “Corner House Saint Paul de Vence France” This wonderful building has been a hallmark structure for centuries and an inspiration for many artists throughout the ages.

• Timeless and Rustic

  Oil, Canvas, 8" x 10" x 0". “Timeless and Rustic” Exploring the backstreets of Taos always brings joy to the plein air painter, and this simple and rustic door to a casita was my inspiration.

• Little Italian Truck (ah-peh)

  Ink, Paper, 4" x 5" x 0". Little Italian Truck (ah-peh) “Under the Tuscan Sun.” Remember the Polish workers and the little truck they used? I just had to draw this one, and I actually sat in the back and had my picture…

• Sunset On Villa Il Poggio Borgoni Italy"

  Acrylic, Panel, 7" x 9". Villa Il Poggio at sunset in the beautiful Chianti region.

• Villa Il Poggio Borgoni Italy"

  Acrylic, Panel, 8" x 6" x 0". This Villa in Tuscany served as our headquarters for several days in Italy recently, and inspired me to do an evening study.

• After the Storm"

  Oil, Canvas, 9" x 12" x 0". "After the Storm"

• Waiting Patiently"

  Oil, Canvas, 6" x 8" x 0". "Waiting Patiently"

• the Masters Quarters

  Oil, Canvas, 10" x 8" x 0". "the Masters Quarters"

• Blue Door and Pumpkins"

  Oil, Canvas, 12" x 9" x 0". "Blue Door and Pumpkins" This scene in Taos captivated my attention and led to this small plein air painting of this enjoyable fall atmosphere.

• "Taos Adobe Study"

  Oil, Canvas, 10" x 8" x 1". "Taos Adobe Study"

• Taylor's Creek"

  Oil, Panel, 12" x 9". This small creek in the Rockies became an inspiration for a granddaughter on a plein air outing. We had a great day and this is the result.

• Fall Canyon Study"

  Acrylic, Canvas, 12" x 9" x 1". Driving through western Colorado during the late fall I saw this brilliant cottonwood group with a small creek running beside them. This small study will serve as reference for a larger p…

• Cowgirl Boot Study"

  Acrylic, 6" x 4". "Cowgirl Boot Study" These cowgirl boots that I painted in a study for a larger painting was inspired by a pair that I saw on a small girl from Texas and just made the day better.

• Canyon Study"

  Acrylic, 7" x 5". "Canyon Study" *Limited Edition Prints available. Please call for more info.*

• Spring Aspen"

  Oil, Canvas, 18" x 36". "Spring Aspen" These delicate, yet hardy leaves first appear at the beginning of the spring season. They are transparent presenting a playful scene. They dance to the sound of the wind, and sing…

• Kebler Fall Aspens"

  Oil, Canvas, 30" x 16". "Kebler Fall Aspens" These stately aspen have intrigued me on several occasions and I have photographed them several times. Creating a painting of these majestic trees with such a pristine Colora…

• Treeline

  Oil, Canvas, 16" x 20". "Treeline" Late evening just before a winter storm in North Carolina is a solid line of stately trees that had served as a fence line on the farm in years past. A very quiet and somber landscape…

• "Alpen Glow Aspens"

  Oil, Canvas, 18" x 24". "Alpen Glow Aspens" This scene came to me on Rabbit Ears Pass several years ago and again on a special Christmas Card. I wanted to convey a sense of quiet, silent reverence for this beautiful end…

• Little Spring Aspens"

  Oil, Canvas, 12" x 24". "Little Spring Aspens" I photographed these aspen in spring in front of my home. The darkness of the background comes from the deep forest that shelters the very hardy grove of my favorite tree.…

• Yampa Valley"

  Acrylic, 11" x 14". "Yampa Valley"This tranquil scene on the Yampa River Valley was a plein air study on an excursion to the Steamboat Springs area of Colorado. Late fall brought out tremendous color in the cottonwoods…

• Spring Runoff"

  Acrylic, 10" x 8". "Spring Runoff" I found this small waterfall fed by the spring snow runoff close to Engineer Pass in early July. I made this quick plein air study while fighting a large amount of mosquitoes. It's rea…

• Horseshoe Park"

  Acrylic, 8" x 10". "Horseshoe Park" This plein air study was another delightful experience as the afternoon came to a close a small herd of elk came into this meadow and closed out the day with the herd bull bugling out…

• Echo Lake

  Acrylic, 15" x 20". "Echo Lake, Colorado" This high country lake has long been a destination for so many. Sitting at around 10,500 feet, this crystal clear water is so inviting but is about 38 degrees even on the hottes…

• Springtime Aspens"

  Acrylic, Canvas, 30" x 30". "Springtime Aspens" This very close up and more contemporary look of aspen in the early stage of leafing out was inspired on Vail Pass in Colorado with a group of Douglass fir behind them. *L…

• Mustangs Of Santa Clara Creek"

  Acrylic, Canvas, 24" x 48". "Mustangs of Santa Clara Creek" My vision of this small herd of mustangs took place on June 1, 1888 in southeastern Colorado. Many folks have fought over the water in this creek from the Pawn…

• Family Harvest In Tuscany"

  Acrylic, Canvas, 36" x 48". "Family Harvest In Tuscany"This painting was commissioned and created from photos of the San Gimignano area of Tuscany. I took some artistic license and placed a multi-generational family in…

• Late Evening On Santa Clara Creek"

  Acrylic, Canvas, 36" x 48". "Late Evening On Santa Clara Creek" This small yet solace creek in south central Colorado has long been a major source of nourishment for the native American and rancher's alike. The sandston…

• Hidden Tranquility"

  Acrylic, Canvas, 36" x 72". "Hidden Tranquility"I found a place very much like this in the Kebler Pass area of Colorado and had the opportunity to try and bring the tranquil solitude that I experienced to the canvas. My…

• High Country Moose"

  Acrylic, Canvas, 20" x 24". "High Country Moose" I envisioned this Shiras Moose in a tranquil setting of wilderness after an early fall snow storm. Very solitary animals, you find these big bulls mostly by themselves. *…

• High Country Aspens"

  Acrylic, Canvas, 38" x 24". "High Country Aspens" I painted these great aspens for my daughter at Christmas and am fortunate to enjoy this large painting every time I visit their family. I used acrylic as I was pressed…

• the Masters Garden

  Oil, Canvas, 12" x 12"

• Aspens and Sumac

  Oil, Canvas, 60" x 40"

• Taos Mustangs

  Oil, Canvas, 40" x 30" x 0"

• Snowmass Aspens

  Oil, Canvas, 24" x 36"

• the Masters Garden

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

• Morning Blues

  Oil, Panel, 16" x 20"

• Simply Taos

  Oil, Canvas, 16" x 20" x 1". "Simply Taos" When walking the small streets in the community of Taos, one can come upon small and simply beautiful homes of regional architecture easily. This is just one of many that I exp…

• Standing Alone

  Oil, Canvas, 30" x 30" x 0"

• Late Evening In Elk Meadow"

  Acrylic, Canvas, 36" x 30"

• Late Evening In RMNP

  Acrylic, Canvas, 36" x 30" x 0". "Late Evening In Elk Meadow" Upon painting a plein air piece at Rocky Mountain National Park and witnessing this small herd of elk and listening to this magnificent bull. I knew I had to…

• Aspen and Sumac

  Oil, Canvas, 60" x 40" x 0"

• Fall Aspen Grove

  Oil, Canvas, 9" x 12" x 0". Fall Aspen Grove