Gallery of Collected Works

Early Hours | 20 × 20 | Oil Painting on Linen | © Beth Cole

This painting was originally inspired by Willa Cather’s book, “A Lost Lady.” This started with my imaginings of the marsh behind the Forrester home in the early morning hours. I have continued to develop and refine the painting to its current, finished state.

"Pearl" | 12 x 16 | Oil on Linen | © Beth Cole

The rough and tumble building was enough cool for me to fall in love, but when the beautiful porcelain looking horse showed up at just the right time, I was smitten. The light was perfect that day and I hope it comes through.

Remnants (study) | 9×12 | Oil on Canvas | © Beth Cole

This painting is about the history of place. Abandoned now, I imagine this place as once full of life. I feel grateful to capture its spirit before it is completely gone. This is a study for a larger painting.

Impressions | 18 x 24 | Oil on Canvas | © Beth Cole

The day was warm and bright. I was out with my paints, staring westward at a row of trees. When I finished, I packed up and turned around to head back to the car. I looked up and saw the most glorious clouds, impressions of beauty in the sky. I should have turned around sooner. I stared for awhile and took some photos and this is my impression of that view.

This Too Shall Pass | Oil on Fine Art Paper | 8 × 8 | © Beth Cole

This is a study for a larger painting which is yet to come. It was created with a limited palette, I was inspired by the sky one morning when I was outside observing the day. I feel grateful for the sky in all its changing moods. It is painted on fine art paper and mounted on a natural wood cradled panel.

Keep Climbing | 8×10 | Oil on Fine Art Paper | © Beth Cole

This is a study for a larger painting which is to come. It was inspired by observation of the morning sky in Western Nebraska when I was visiting family and out for a walk. It is painted on fine art paper and mounted on a natural wood cradled panel.

Buoyant | Oil on Fine Art Paper | 8×10 | © Beth Cole

This is a study for a larger painting which is yet to come. It is based on observation of the morning sky when I was out for a walk. It is painted with a limited palette on fine art paper and mounted on a natural wood cradled panel.

“Give Me A Moment”

This piece came together over several months and it had many stages of development. Inspired by a plein air location in the Sandhills of Nebraska. It is framed in a beautiful matte float frame and ready to hang.

Sunset Swim | Oil on Panel | 11 × 14 | © Beth Cole

Beautiful evening for a swim. I saw these cattle and the water and knew I wanted to capture it and share. Enjoy! This is an original oil painting.

Light and Air | Oil on Linen | 9 × 12 | © Beth Cole

The sky has endless possibilities for painters. This painting is one moment in time, the morning light and air is always an inspiration to me.

This piece is also available through the Artisor Fine Art service which is associated with Brennan Fine Art in Scottsdale AZ.

Showtime | Oil on Linen | 20 × 20 | © Beth Cole

There is one type of landscape painting of which I never tire, and that is reflections of the land in the water. I love painting scenes like this and I hope my affection comes through.

Barrett Creek at Sunrise | Oil on Linen | 20 × 20 | © Beth Cole

This is a larger painting of the plein air piece I painted early one morning at a small creek running through our campground, Barrett Creek. It was a joyous experience and I'm happy to share it with you.

Golden Hour Trail | Oil on Paper | 8×8 | © Beth Cole

A simple interpretation of how the sun works its magic as it sinks lower toward the horizon. It was painted with oil on fine art oil paper and mounted on a birch cradled panel.

At First Blush | Oil on Linen | 8×10 | © Beth Cole

The pink floral plant grows in the dry lagoon and makes the field more than ordinary.

For Such a Time As This, 16 x 20, Oil on Canvas, © Beth Cole

This painting is nothing like my plein air painting of the scene, or the photograph I took to help me remember. It is about the shiny water which was surrounded by dark green trees and grass when I observed it in person. My color study for this piece was warmer in every way and the final piece is where my paintbrush led as I trusted my intuition and memories of that place.

A Quiet Place | 12 × 12 | Oil on Linen | © Beth Cole

This painting is an adaptation of a beautiful rocky creek we drove over each day as we toured the area around our Colorado campsite. It caught my eye every time and finally I was able to capture my version of it in paint.

Big Horn Meadow | 8 × 10 | Oil on Panel | © Beth Cole

I visited the Big Horn area of Wyoming recently and had a chance to paint while I was there. This is my favorite view and painting, the first snow fell a few days before we visited the area so it was fun to capture that along with the beautiful meadow.

Hazy | 6×6 | Oil on Cradled Panel | © Beth Cole

The smoky haze in the air made an interesting sky that led me to capture it in paint.

Blooming | 8 x 10 | Oil on Panel | © Beth Cole

This field was a show stopper for me. The pink! I pulled over and did a plein air painting straight away.

Tangled | Oil on Panel | 10 x 10 | © Beth Cole

Life feels tangled at times, just like this old tree. But somehow, the light always breaks through.

Going Places | 8x10 | Oil on Linen | © Beth Cole

This road takes me to the places I need to go. It is an old friend.

Early May | 8 x 8 | Oil on Panel | Framed | © Beth Cole

Painted en plein air on a beautiful May morning.

Just Around The Bend | Oil on Panel | 8x8 | Framed | © Beth Cole

Painted en plein air just a few miles from home.

The Little Things, 8 x 8, Oil on Panel, © Beth Cole

This little still life was painted from a beautiful bouquet that was given to me for volunteering at a recent conference at our church. It was such a life giving day and I loved how the flowers were so artfully arranged by another volunteer, so I wanted to commit the whole experience to paint. Little things like this seem to make a big difference and I am looking upward with gratitude.

Optimism | 24 x 48 | Oil on Panel | Framed | ©Beth Cole

This painting was inspired by the Niobrara River near Valentine.

Break Forth, 10 x 12, Oil on Panel, © Beth Cole

The morning was overcast but it didn't keep the light from bringing the glow to a waiting world.

I have family in western Nebraska and on a recent drive there in the early morning, the sun was just beginning to show itself on the top of a single cloud floating alone. I hope you get a sense of the vastness of the sky and the wheat fields against it as the sun begins to rise and flood the land with light.

Payments available for this piece, please reach out. Thank you.

Gentle Mist, 20 x 20, Oil on Linen, ©Beth Cole

This painting began with a backward glance at the beautifully golden foliage on this tree in the early morning mist. I observed it as we were driving toward it but we didn’t stop in time to take it in. Fortunately, our return path allowed me to see it again and stop to admire it for awhile. I wasn’t able to paint it on site, but I recreated the memory from my photograph and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did that misty morning.

Pasture Shadows, 10 x 12, Oil on Panel, © Beth Cole

Willow and I were on a walk to the pasture when I happened upo this shiny water in the shadows of the pasture. The yummy greens of the spring grass against the warm golden light shining all around really grabbed my attention and I am happy to share it with you.

Golden Land | Oil on Panel | 10 x 12 | © Beth Cole

Most of my daily views are of fields, pastures, cattle and cedar windbreaks. But there are a few areas of our county that have bluffs and canyons and steep hills. One of these areas was lit up at the golden hour and I screeched on my brakes to take a closer look. The sky was full of clouds. It was an inspiring view and I'm happy to share my interpretation with you.