"Sunrise Burst at Bosque" Original Bird Wildlife Landscape Painting by Colorado Artist Nancee Jean Busse, Painter of The American West

22"x18"x2" Acrylic on Cradled Panel

 $1800.00/ $150.00 Shipping

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"Gliding Home" Original Canada Geese Wildlife Painting by Colorado Artist Nancee Jean Busse, Painter of the American West

This wildlife painting is of Canada geese behind my old studio.  During the winter season, the field behind my fine art studio was full of Canada geese, eating and resting in the sun. Around sunset, they would lift off in small groups and fly down to the Gunnison River for the night. I will never get tired of watching birds! I have had two clients request oversized, gallery wrapped gicleés of this painting (40×60). They are fabulous!

12"x9" Acrylic on Canvas/Collection of the Artist

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Original Colorado Landscape Painting "Bangs Canyon" by Colorado Artist Nancee Jean Busse, Painter of the American West

There’s a canyon above our home where a steam runs only for a few days each year. The stream drops in a beautiful waterfall right beneath the spot from where this piece is painted. 

 Original Colorado Landscape Painting

 14"x11" Acrylic on Canvas

 $450.00

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Original Landscape Painting, Arches Over Lake Powell "Rainbow Arch" by Colorado Artist Nancee Jean Busse, Painter of the American West

Lake Powell was formed from the controversial damming of Glen Canyon. This is a painting of Rainbow Arch, now found by floating up one of the many brilliant, red canyons of Lake Powell and hiking up to the arch. 


 Rainbow Arch, Acrylic on Canvas, 11×14. 465.00

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Original Wolf Painting , Wildlife Art "Full Moon" by Nancee Jean Busse, Painter of the American West

This small acrylic painting of a howling wolf is full of emotion. The blues, purples, and browns set the mood for this wild creature.

 8x8 Acrylic/SOLD

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Original Colorado Landscape Painting With Sheep, Dog "A Fine Day in Meeker" by Colorado Artist Nancee Jean Busse

The high desert of western Colorado is beautiful! Meeker, Colorado hosts an impressive annual event; the Meeker International Sheepdog Trials. Border collies and their handlers come from all over the world to compete for a grand prize. The dogs are amazing! I love painting this event! Original Colorado Landscape Painting With Sheep Acrylic,

16×20 Original on tour with Paint America Top 100.

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Original Colorado Mountain Landscape Painting,"Kissing Couple at Sunset" by Nancee Jean Busse, Painter of the American West

                                 

The Colorado National Monument is full of fabulous redrock canyons and rock formations. This formation, called The Kissing Couple, is one of my favorites. I love the brilliant reds, magentas, oranges and purples of the Colorado National Monument!

 Acrylic on Linen, 16×20/ Available $960.00

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"Sally" Original Equine Portrait Painting by Nancee Jean Busse, Painter of the American West

                                         

 My portrait of Sally, my sister and brother-in-law’s horse. She was a peach.

 Original Equine Portrait Painting

 Acrylic on Canvas, 9×12 SOLD

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Original Colorado Mountain Landscape Painting "The Coming Rain" by Nancee Jean Busse, Painter of the American West

                               

 We live at the foot of the Colorado National Monument. This beautiful summer morning held the promise of rain. I loved the contrast of the sunny canyon walls with the heavy gray clouds behind them.

Original Colorado Landscape Painting

 Acrylic, 9×12- Available

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"First Snow at Arrowhead" Original Colorado Winter Landscape Painting by Nancee Jean Busse, Painter of The American West

                             

 Arrowhead is an area between Montrose, Colorado and Gunnison, Colorado. The altitude is high and the first snow comes early.  

 Original Colorado Winter Landscape Painting, Pastel, 20×27 -Available

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"The End of Davis Gulch" Original Lake Powell Landscape Painting by Nancee Jean Busse Painter of the American West

                               

 Lake Powell is a magically beautiful place. The Glen Canyon dam was completed in 1966 in spite of the impassioned protests of environmentalists, naturalists, historians, and archeologists. There is still much controversy, and it is estimated that approximately 8% of the Colorado River’s water is lost due to evaporation and seepage from Lake Powell. Lake Powell is a popular recreation and houseboating destination now. My husband and I went to Lake Powell in 2008. We floated into the silent canyons on glassy, still water, thinking of what was beneath us. The skies were crystal clear and the night sky was black and filled with stars that were reflected on the still water. Davis Gulch is one of the hundreds of canyons in Lake Powell. This was where the final sighting of Everett Reuss took place in 1934.

 Acrylic 48"×60"  Available

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"County Fair" Original Colorful Fairgrounds Colorado Landscape Painting by Nancee Jean Busse, Painter of the American West

                         



 Grand Junction, Colorado, has a typically wonderful small town county fair. I loved the bright, circus-like colors of the midway in front of the Bookcliffs. The air was hazy and full of the dust of the bull riding event.

Acrylic, 24"×18" Available

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"Saw,Children's Book Illustration" Original Watercolor Landscape Painting by Colorado Artist Nancee Jean Busse

                                


 Watercolor illustration for Acorn Alone published by A.R.E. Press

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"Some Lead" Original Montana Landscape Painting, Horse Art by Nancee Jean Busse, Painter of the American West

                              


I was privileged to attend a horse roundup near Kalispell, Montana in June. The horses were beautiful, the landscape was beautiful, the day was beautiful, the whole experience was beautiful! What a fabulous experience! 

 Acrylic on Ampersand, 24×36/Available

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"Working The Release Pen" Original Western Landscape Painting by Artist Nancee Jean Busse, Painter of the American West

                    

 A few years ago I was given permission to photograph the sheep handlers working the release pen at the Meeker International Sheepdog Trials. It was fascinating! I watched as the border collies and cowboys and horses wrangled the unruly Meeker sheep, gathering them, penning them, and releasing them for each sheepdog participating in the trials. Working the Release Pen won the People’s Choice award at the 2006 Meeker Classic International Art Contest. 

 Acrylic on Linen 18"x24" SOLD

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Original Pastel Colorado Landscape Painting "The Meadow by Lou's" by Nancee Jean Busse, Painter of the American West

                              


 My sister lives at the other end of the valley from me. Her views are beautifully pastoral and her home looks across this gorgeous meadow. It’s lovely in all seasons. In the winter it fills with Canada geese, in the spring it turns a magnificent chartreuse as the field begins to grow. This piece was painted in the middle of June, when the valley seems to sing with happiness!

Pastel Landscape -36"x48" Sold

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"Ada's Next Move" Original Whimsical Figurative Painting by Colorado Artist Nancee Jean Busse

                                               



Another piece from my "Ada" series, which is dear to my heart. 

The original is 30"x12" acrylic and is part of my private collection.

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"Ada Quite Relieved"Original Whimsical Figure, School Bus Art,Contemporary Painting by Colorado Artist Nancee Jean Busse

                                



 My Ada series is near and dear to my heart. I love painting these!

 Illustrations, School Bus

 12"x30" Acrylic

 Collection of the artist.

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"Ada Looks Her Best" Original Whimsical Art, Ocean Animal, Contemporary Painting, by Colorado Artist Nancee Jean Busse

                                                           

 My Ada collection is dear to my heart. I love painting them!

 40"x12" Acrylic Collection of the artist.

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"Cheetah" Original Wildlife, Whimsical Cheetah Painting by Colorado Artist Nancee Jean Busse

                                                        

 The MEOW! series is an expression of joy. Beautiful big cats, bright colors, abstract backgrounds. This series was pure fun to paint. 

 18"×6" Acrylic on Cradleboard/ SOLD

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"SAN ILDEFONSO POT" Original Still Life Painting by Colorado Artist Nancee Jean Busse

                              

A still life in earth tones that includes pears, a San Ildefonso pot, and a highly textured rug.

 Acrylic on canvas 9x12 SOLD Prints are available.

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"The Palisade at Gateway" Original Colorado Landscape Oil Painting by Nancee Jean Busse, Painter of the American West

                                         

 A beautiful palisade overlooks picturesque Gateway, Colorado. My husband and I hiked up a canyon behind Gateway Canyons resort on a fine autumn day and I loved the brilliant yellow rabbit brush against the red rock edifice.

 16x20 Acrylic on Canvas/ Available

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Original Colorado Landscape Oil Painting "The Old Loading Dock" by Nancee Jean Busse, Painter of the American West

                             



 When my husband and I bought our home this old loading dock was left on the property. For us, it’s a symbol of the days when it was still a working ranch. The hills behind it change their disposition and color throughout the day. This painting shows the land in midsummer glory.

 24x48 Oil on Canvas /Available

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Original Pastel Geese Painting, Bird Art "Geese at Corn Lake" by Nancee Jean Busse, Painter of the American West

                                              

 Corn Lake is a local fishing hole in Grand Junction. It’s populated by a wide variety of waterfowl. I loved the way the light hit these geese on a bright and sunny December afternoon. 

 18x15 Pastel/SOLD

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 Original Pastel Geese Painting

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Original Horse and Cowboy Painting "Trust" by Nancee Jean Busse, Painter of the American West

                                                  

It was a long winter. My beloved Dad died, after a difficult final battle. The weather was atypically cold and dreary. The eldercare for both of my parents was, at times, exhausting. During that time, I would look through my photo library for inspiration; any kind of inspiration. I did find inspiration there, in old photos of more lighthearted times, photos of our children when they were young and carefree, bucolic summer vacations, and photos of the wildlife I love so much. There was one particular photo, though, that stood out and I knew it was time to paint my version of it. The photograph depicted an old hand and his horse, at the end of a hard day. Both were weary and ready for rest. The long light of late afternoon shafted across a meadow and illuminated both of them in soft, bright warmth. Their quiet, trusting relationship was evident. At the end of a long, hard day, they had each other. 

 36"x24" The Original is Sold, but Artist Enhanced Prints Are Available HERE

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Original Heron, Red Rocks Landscape Painting "Red Rocks;Blue Heron" by Nancee Jean Busse, Painter of the American West

                                               
The canyons in Lake Powell are full of wonder and mystery. My husband and I were floating back from Davis Gulch and this blue heron followed our course for a while, perching on rocks and observing as we drifted by. Beautiful day; beautiful memory.


  16"x12" Acrylic on Canvas/Available

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"Under The Surface" Original Still Life Floral Painting by Colorado Artist Nancee Jean Busse

                                 

 I belong to local CSA. When we pick up our weekly allotment of produce, sometimes we are allowed to pick a bouquet of flowers from an unruly patch of Colorado wildflowers. I gathered this armful of blooms, brought them home, and placed them in a plain glass vase and put them on my windowsill. I loved them! The star of the show for me, though, was how beautiful and delicate the stems under the water’s surface looked. The background is a series of glazes, all whites, off-whites, beiges, pale pinks, and browns. The flowers are, well… flowers. This painting received an honorable mention in the Artist’s Magazine annual competition: 7800 entries–18 winners. Even though the original sold fairly quickly, the prints are wonderful!

 This painting is sold, but prints are available in multiple sizes HERE

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"Leopard" Original Colorful Wildlife Leopard Painting by Colorado Artist Nancee Jean Busse

                                                       

 The MEOW! series is an expression of joy. Beautiful big cats, bright colors, abstract backgrounds. This series was pure fun to paint. 

 6x18 Acrylic on Cradleboard /SOLD

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"Chameleon", Illustration For Children's Puzzle" Original Digital Illustration by Colorado Artist Nancee Jean Busse

This chameleon digital illustration was for a puzzle. Client: Excelligence. 

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Native American Art,Whimsical Wildlife Coyote Painting "Coyote Spills The Stars" by Painter of the American West Nancee Jean Busse

Fresh Off The Easel.... I’m currently completing a series of 6 paintings based on Native American legends. This painting is based on the legend: Coyote Spills the Stars. Here’s my retelling: 

 In the days of the earth’s beginning, when all creatures came up from the underworld, the Great Mother planned a sacred gathering. In preparation, she filled a jar with a countless number of stars. She selected a human being to carry the jar and place the stars neatly and carefully into the sky.

 Coyote was fascinated with the jar and couldn’t keep away. The Great Mother, knowing how full of mischief he was, admonished, “Stay away from that jar!”

 Coyote being Coyote, he waited until everyone was distracted with the festivities and crept closer and closer. He lifted the lid, just a bit, to take a little peek. When he looked inside, he was so astonished at the twirling, spinning, magical orbs of light that he accidentally knocked the jar over. 

 At first nothing happened and all of the stars stayed inside the jar. Coyote was so relieved! As he hurried to get the lid back onto the jar, it began to pulse, and then hum, and then glow! He was still hurrying, hurrying, when a few stars escaped from the jar and floated gently heavenward. Then the stars began to tumble out, faster and faster, until they were flying out of the jar by the millions, all shooting into the sky!

 All of the creatures at the gathering were astonished. The Great Mother was astonished. They watched as the stars shot crazily into the sky in a disordered, chaotic dance! 

 And this is the reason the stars shimmer and glow with no order or pattern; some here, some there. And why Coyote still lifts his face toward the sky each night and howls with laughter.

Originals Not For Sale Until The Series of Six is Completed

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"Ada Calls In The Birds" Original Whimsical Bird Painting by Colorado Artist Nancee Jean Busse

                                                  

 My Ada series is close to my heart. I love painting them! 

 12x30 Acrylic on Canvas/ Original in the Collection of the Artist

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