The Markers’ Market in Del Norte was great fun and success! Below are a few moments captures on camera. One wonderful surprise was our dear friend Jeff coming by to shop some original art. You can see him with me and with his new night sky mountain art which perfectly reflects his love and involvement with night sky programs in the valley and his avid hiking lifestyle – thank you Jeff!
For the last few seasons, I’ve enjoyed creating a small series of wood slice paintings. It began in the Spring of 2023 and followed each season with a new shape and size. This time around I was excited to step out of the round and try some more angular shapes seen below. Each one is a magical world of mountain layers and night skies – my favorite subjects to explore in paint. Visit my Online Art Shop to see if any are still available: https://www.kasiapolkowskashop.com/product-category/paintings-drawings/
Yesterday I had the best Holiday Market and would like to thank all the people of Alamosa who have come out to support this great event and that have stopped by to talk to me and who chose my art to take home as something special from the Holiday Market  My family has a special connection to the San Luis Valley, being that both our boys were born here in town and we also own a 40 acre property outside of town that we use for our own creative expressions and taking in the incredible views.
This painting is inspired by a vividly, bright pink/peach colored sunset during the Summer season. The view is of a Southwestern mountain meadow that is sprinkled with violet, purple and pink wildflowers.
This painting is inspired by a vividly, bright pink wintry sunset set against the golden autumn aspens and violet and pink Rocky Mountains of Colorado. I took particular inspiration from the Sangre de Cristo Mountains that line the Eastern edge of the San Luis Valley where the sunsets in the winter produce incredible colors and alpenglow effects throughout the landscape.
This painting is inspired by a vividly, bright pink/orange sunset with hints of sky blue. The mountains are glowing in purple with accents of blue and pink. In the foreground the aspen trees are at peak Autumn foliage, a perfect golden yellow with hints of orange.
I’ve committed to Opening ‘Print Pre-Orders’ in my Online Art Shop about 2 times per year for the end of the year Holidays and to celebrate Spring/Summer. This is the only time that I open up orders for prints. The current Pre-Order Closes at Novermber 21st.
The stickers are of Kasia and Kyle’s beloved dolls, Chipeta-Mai and Johona-Mai, seen above with their son Ethan. Photo taken 4+ years ago. The dolls were sculpted by Kyle and he mosaic motifs created by Kasia. Each doll is 100% handmade in Colorado. Both dolls have been exhibited throughout Colorado and have won various awards. They have been shown in Alamosa, Colorado Springs, Carbondale, Longmont and Manitou Springs. Today they are part of the permanent collection of art at Kasia and Kyle’s Sculpture Park in Mosca, CO.
This painting is inspired by Colorado’s night skies. I love seeing the milky way above the mountains and taking inspiration for my artwork from the magical, starry displays.
This painting is inspired by Colorado’s night skies. I love seeing the milky way above the mountains and taking inspiration for my artwork from the magical, starry displays.