I love this hour in the desert, when the light goes soft and strange all at once. The sun's already dropped behind the ridge, the sky is doing that slow fade from rose to violet, and for a few minutes every mountain and shrub turns a color it isn't during the day — the peaks go lavender and teal, the hillsides deep plum and gold. It's not a real place, just that particular kind of evening I keep chasing in paint: sagebrush and juniper dotting the slopes, cacti holding the foreground, and that last band of pink light lingering along the horizon like a blessing before the dark comes in.
Painted in gouache on Strathmore Watercolor 400 Series cold press paper, 12 x 6 inches. Signed by the artist. Unframed.
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Original gouache painting by Elizabeth Allen
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This one started with the mesa. I painted that rust-and-lavender wall of rock rising on the horizon first, and let the rest of the desert grow out from there — the scrubby juniper, the sagebrush catching a little wind, the cholla tucked in among the stones. It's not a single place I could point to on a map, but a Southwest landscape stitched together from the high desert country I keep coming back to in my head: big sky, soft clouds, that particular pink-orange cast the ground takes on in afternoon light.
Painted in gouache on Strathmore Watercolor 400 Series cold press paper, 12 x 6 inches. Signed by the artist. Unframed.
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This one started with the bird — and the background grew up around it. What emerged is less a nature painting and more a portrait, stately and considered. There's a stillness to it that I didn't plan but couldn't argue with. Some paintings tell you what they want to be, and this one was very clear.
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Original acrylic painting by Elizabeth Allen
Dimensions: 12” x 12” (13” x 13” framed)
Medium: Acrylic on panel/canvas
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This one knows exactly how good he looks. Painted in rich blues with analogous purples and pinks, Cyanus has the bearing of a general surveying his domain — chest out, unhurried, completely sure of himself. There's humor in it, but also genuine beauty. The color palette was a joy to build, and I think it shows.
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Original acrylic painting by Elizabeth Allen
Dimensions: 12” x 12” (13” x 13” framed)
Medium: Acrylic on panel/canvas
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I took this photo in Wimberley, Texas, one summer — a golden-cheeked warbler who decided I was just as interesting as anything else in those cedar hills. He hung around, tilted his head, and looked at me with an expression that said plainly: who are you, and why are you here? I've never forgotten that feeling of being studied by something small and wild. This painting is my answer to him.
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Original acrylic painting by Beth Allen
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Inspired by the native birds of the Texas Hill Country
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A solitary shorebird stands quietly in shallow water, suspended in a moment where time seems to slow. In the Silent Current explores the quiet tension between movement and stillness—the subtle drift of water beneath steady feet, the pause before the next step.
Set against a luminous field of layered blues and teals, the bird’s finely patterned plumage emerges with clarity and presence. Expressive brushwork and scraped textures evoke rippling water and shifting reflections, while warm notes of rust, cream, and umber bring balance and depth to the composition. Painted on birch wood panel, the surface lends a natural warmth and durability that enhances the organic feel of the scene. The wood frame completes the piece with a grounded, finished presentation.
This painting invites contemplation and close looking, celebrating patience, awareness, and the quiet beauty found along the water’s edge. Ideal for collectors drawn to coastal wildlife, tranquil interiors, and artwork that rewards stillness.
A calm, intimate work that brings the rhythm of nature indoors.
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Original acrylic painting by Elizabeth Allen
Dimensions: 12” x 12” (13” x 13” framed)
Medium: Acrylic on panel/canvas
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There's something about a marsh that holds its breath. This whooping crane commands the frame the way it commands its territory — still, watchful, authoritative — yet somewhere just offstage, that raucous call is coiled and ready. The moodiness of the marsh is fully intentional here. This is a painting about quiet power, and the particular tension of a wild place that looks serene but never quite is.
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Original acrylic painting by Elizabeth Allen
Dimensions: 12” x 12”
Medium: Acrylic on birch panel
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I painted this one on a cold morning when the light felt blue all the way through.
The peacock isn't showing off. He's just standing there, quiet and self-possessed, while the world around him goes dark and cool. That contrast is what stopped me — this intensely alive creature against all that deep midnight blue. I kept the background loose and textured, almost like old walls after a hard rain. Then I let his feathers do the work. Cobalt. Teal. That unexpected flash of white at his crest.
The magenta at his feet was the last thing I added. It felt necessary — just enough warmth to keep the painting from going cold.
It's 12 × 12 inches, acrylic on board, and it comes framed. Small enough to tuck into a quiet corner. Big enough to change the feeling of a room.
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This is an original framed 12” x 12” acrylic painting on birch wood panel. This captivating artwork presents an abstract arboreal landscape in which a lone Pinon Jay scouts surrounded by an engaging blend of vibrant purple, violet, pink, blue, and rich violets. A cool blue halo surrounds the bird, like a character from an illuminated book.
The flora is depicted in a dreamlike manner, with varied shapes that evoke a sense of whimsy and imagination. The dark scene creates an ethereal atmosphere that blurs the line between reality and fantasy.
This painting invites the viewer to lose themselves in a world where time stands still, evoking feelings of nostalgia and wonder as they explore the surreal beauty of the scene.
The Pinon Jay, native to Western North America, has experienced a significant decrease in numbers and some groups are working to get it on the endangered species list. It is a species interdependent on the Pinon tree in that it feed on the seeds and what it caches and doesn’t eat eventually germinates into a seedling. Climate change, wildfires, and forest thinning have greatly affected both species.
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This is an original framed 12” x 12” acrylic painting on birch wood panel. This captivating artwork presents an abstract arboreal landscape in which a lone Pinon Jay scouts surrounded by an engaging blend of vibrant purple, violet, pink, blue, and rich violets. A cool blue halo surrounds the bird, like a character from an illuminated book.
The flora is depicted in a dreamlike manner, with varied shapes that evoke a sense of whimsy and imagination. The dark scene creates an ethereal atmosphere that blurs the line between reality and fantasy.
This painting invites the viewer to lose themselves in a world where time stands still, evoking feelings of nostalgia and wonder as they explore the surreal beauty of the scene.
The Pinon Jay, native to Western North America, has experienced a significant decrease in numbers and some groups are working to get it on the endangered species list. It is a species interdependent on the Pinon tree in that it feed on the seeds and what it caches and doesn’t eat eventually germinates into a seedling. Climate change, wildfires, and forest thinning have greatly affected both species.
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Watchful Eye is a 12x12 contemporary painting that captures both the quiet beauty and symbolic strength of a single blue bird. Set against a richly textured background of layered purples, violets, and deep blues, the bird is illuminated by a glowing pink halo that radiates a sense of presence and awareness. Circular motifs weave through the composition, adding rhythm and energy, while also suggesting cycles, continuity, and vigilance.
This artwork blends realism with abstract expression, offering both intricate detail and bold, modern brushwork. The luminous palette of blues and magentas evokes both serenity and intensity, inviting viewers to pause and reflect on themes of observation, resilience, and the protective nature of watchfulness.
Perfect for bird lovers, collectors of wildlife art, and those drawn to symbolic and spiritual imagery, Watchful Eye makes a striking statement piece. Whether displayed in a living room, study, or gallery wall, this painting adds depth, color, and meaning to any space.
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This is an original framed 12” x 12” acrylic painting on birch wood panel.This captivating artwork is the narrative mate to the Watchful Eye. The scene is of a lone bull surrounded by a barbed wire fence that he has recently destroyed. He is now free. The background is an engaging blend of vibrant purple, violet, pink, blue, and rich violets. Evoking memories of storybook illustrations, the scene creates an ethereal atmosphere that blurs the line between reality and fantasy.
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The Sentinel is an 18x18 landscape painting that captures the stillness and strength of a Southern cypress tree at dusk. Rising from the shoreline, draped with Spanish moss, the tree stands as a guardian figure, its presence both grounding and timeless. The soft glow of the setting sun spreads across the horizon, mirrored in the calm surface of the water, while a solitary white bird rests at the base of the tree — a quiet reminder of life moving gently within the scene.
This piece draws inspiration from the resilience of wetlands, where trees, water, and wildlife intertwine in delicate balance. The muted violets and soft blues of the sky contrast with the darker shadows of the water, creating a contemplative mood that invites the viewer to pause, reflect, and breathe. The lone tree becomes a symbol of strength and watchfulness, holding space for all that passes through.
The Sentinel is ideal for collectors of nature-inspired artwork and Southern landscapes, as well as those who appreciate art that speaks to solitude, reflection, and endurance. Whether displayed in a living space, study, or gallery wall, this painting brings a sense of calm presence and timeless beauty to any collection.
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24” x 24” Acrylic on ready-to-hang gallery-wrapped canvas with gold metal frame included. This is a larger format of my more modern abstract art style on a large canvas. This abstract acrylic painting features bold strokes of turquoise blue, golden yellow, white, and black accents. This modern artwork captures the energy of movement and texture with layered brushwork and a fresh coastal palette. Perfect for collectors of contemporary art, interior designers, and those seeking a statement piece that brings vibrancy and balance to any space.
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12” x 12” Acrylic on birch panel (hand-painted frame included). I had an all too brief visit to Italy the summer of 2024, where Tuscany captured a piece of my heart. This painting reflects the memories of that visit. In this vibrant painting, the oversized sunflower dominates the composition with its bold presence. Its brilliant yellows and gold petals stretch out expansively, reaching towards the sky.
The backdrop features an abstracted Tuscan landscape, blending rich earthy tones with swirls of rich magenta, warm ochre, and deep greens. Scattered across this undulating terrain are slender cypress trees, painted in dark, elongated forms that contrast strikingly with the sunflower’s vivid colors.
In the distance, a Roman monument rises subtly from the scene, its ancient stone structure rendered in muted greys and soft blues. This classical element adds a historical touch, juxtaposing the natural grandeur of the sunflower and the Tuscan landscape with a sense of timelessness and continuity. The overall effect is one of harmonious contrast, where the natural and the historical blend into a visually captivating and thought-provoking tableau.
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Seed of Dreams is a 12x12 abstract painting that reflects the quiet power of beginnings. At the heart of the composition are organic forms and flowing lines, suggesting something simultaneously taking root and reaching outward. Gentle layers of blue, soft neutrals, and deep grounding tones work together to create a balance between calm introspection and forward momentum.
The title speaks to the essence of the work: a seed as both a container of potential and a symbol of growth. Much like dreams, seeds hold something vast and unseen within them — waiting for the right moment to emerge. In this piece, curved lines and textured layers evoke movement, expansion, and transformation, drawing the viewer into a state of contemplation about the possibilities that lie ahead.
Though intimate in scale, Seed of Dreams has a luminous, expansive presence. It resonates with collectors who appreciate symbolic abstraction, spiritual undertones, and nature-inspired themes. Whether displayed as a focal point or within a gallery wall, this painting offers both visual beauty and a reminder of the unseen energy that fuels growth, imagination, and new beginnings.
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This is the view I get to wake up to — my northeastern view, with a sweet neighbor couple's house anchored into the hillside and the junipers shaded behind the nearby hills. I painted it for that early light, the way the backside of the hills goes a soft, cool purple just before the sun crests their tops. Their rooftop anchors the whole scene, a bit of home among all that wild green and violet, and it felt right to name it after that steadiness and how my neighbor says the house makes her feel.
Painted in gouache on Strathmore Watercolor 400 Series cold press paper, 12 x 6 inches. Signed by the artist. Unframed.
Ships flat and well-protected. Message me with any questions about the piece.
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Original gouache painting by Elizabeth Allen
Dimensions: 12” x 6” (unframed)
Signed by the artist