Over five years ago (time flies!) I hiked up to Dream Lake with 20 Ibs of painting gear and had the most glorious afternoon painting plein air. The air was crisp, and the water was an immense teal so clear that fishing seemed a completely unfair endeavor. Truth is that I was more content in just watching a small trout dance along the shore than catching it.

"Dream Lake" is a fine art print on finely textured, archival paper, of an original oil painting by artist Shirley Bales. Add a little nature and authenticity to your space with this impactful Rocky Mountain statement piece.

Artist Direct!
I print in studio with the highest quality finely textured, archival fine art paper, producing outstanding clarity and detail, using my top of the line Canon giclée printer. I offer several frame sizes so you can easily frame your artwork without having to go to a framer for a custom frame. Paper prints have a white margin. As a complimentary service, gift purchases are wrapped in giftwrap and includes a cloth bow. Your new print will be mindfully made and packaged using ecofriendly, recycled, or reused materials in our ongoing efforts to support sustainability. Prints are shipped in rigid flat mailers or tubes. Custom and oversized prints are also available for domestic orders. Print aspect ratio may differ depending on frame size selected.

About the Colorado Art Collection:

I love nature. It's the place where I find balance, peace, and renewal. Inspired by the seasons, the sound of the flowing water, I carry with me visions of wildflowers, and the longing for freedom to roam and explore. Discover more about the collection, my process and inspiration at https://shirleybalesfineart.com/ .

Feedback from my Collectors:
"Awesome! Love this art. Looking forward to more!"
"Thank you for the beautiful painting!! Prompt, excellent shipping"
"Artwork was better than the picture - excellent-"
"Beautiful painting. Love the realistic color and feeling. Thanks!"
"Talented artist; beautiful work; quick reliable shipping; the best. Thanks."
"Exceptional impressionist, a talent of remarkable ability & true integrity."
"Fantastic painting. Best kept secret. Take note of this artist."
"Stunning original art. Excellent packaging. Fast shipping. Thanks!!"

About the Artist:
Shirley Bales, is a multi-generational painter. Shirley formally studied fine art under an accomplished forensic portrait artist and other notable illustrators in the 1990's. Shirley also attended workshops by acclaimed plein air painters, and exclusively painted outside for over 15 years to develop her acute color sensibility. Shirley attributes most of her technical knowledge to forerunners of the Classical realism Movement. Shirley has participated in multiple group and solo shows winning multiple awards and accolades over the years. Her work resides in hundreds of private collections nationwide.

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