“Bonded” 12” x 12” Cold wax and oil on panel As an introvert, I’m mindful and aware of the important, and often overlooked things, that bind us. #ColorADay #YellowThu #ArtYear #abstractart

“Transmission” 40” x 40” Acrylic on panel A landscape full of wires and structures with the different energy they bring. #abstractlandscape #art #painting

“Neighborly” 36” x 36” Cold wax and oil on panel “Our differences are our strengths as a species and as a world community.” ~Mandela #community #neighbors #abstractart #artyear

“Out of the Ashes” in its beautiful new home 💕 #abstractart #ArtYear

“Vibrations” 24” x 24” Acrylic on panel When the colors are #loud and you can feel the humming of nature. #SensoryArt #ColorADay #red #ArtYear #abstractart #abstractlandscapes

An incredible sunset last night! I texted my kids- this is either the most beautiful sunset or we are all dead soon. #sunset #colorado #northglenn

Finishing touches on the 🌲Yule journals 🌲 Some beads and elk charms ❤️💚 #bookbinding #handmadebooks #yule #wip

Next step, making the book cover. I make my own book cloth for the added flair 🤩 #bookbinding #handmade #bookbindingprocess #wip

After finishing stitching the book blocks, off to the next steps. Gluing the spine, adding book mark ribbon, gluing head and tail bands, tipping in end papers 😎 #bookbinding #bookbindingprocess #wip

A different kind of stitch incoming 😉 French link, a beautiful bookbinding stitch allowing for more flexibility in the spine. The start of a new batch of Yule journals 🌲💚🌲 #bookbinding #handmadebooks #traditionalbookbinding

“Changeling” 11”x14” Oil on canvas A #creepy little painting, what emerges from the shadows? #NightmareNov #AlphabetChallenge #WeekSForShadows

“Her Island” 36” x 48” Cold wax and oil on panel From my THEM series, a diamond #pattern painting inspired by my sister. She moved to Hawaii, an evolution in her life’s story #SensoryArt #ArtYear #abstractart #abstractportraits

Disappeared in America protest today in Broomfield CO. It’s easy for me to feel isolated in my rage, today gave me some hope. #noice #resist #disappearedinamerica

Somewhere a bit #spooky in Oregon. #Spooktober #trees #roadtrip

“Blue Mountain” 5” 7” Cold wax and oil on paper Inspired by the Rockies and the architecture that affects them. #BlueSkyMonday #MountainMonday #Colorado #RockyMountains #abstractlandscape

Just finished a batch of fall inspired journals 🍂 Hand stitched binding with handmade cover and available on my website www.elissaquist.com #bookbinding #journals #handmade #tradionalbookbinding

“The Flood” 5” x 7” Cold wax and oil on paper A little landscape with a turbulent sky. #ColorADay #RedWed #ArtYear #abstractart #abstractlandscape #colorado

My husband enjoying a bit of peace ☮️ #BlueSkyMonday #Colorado

“Yellow Axis” 40” x 40” Oil on canvas I studied color theory in college and this is one of the first #yellow and violet studies I did. 😊 #throwbackthursday #ColorADay #YellowThur #ArtYear #colortheory

Just in time for the season, my Samhain little journals are available on my website 🍂🍁🎃 Each are handmade with an owl talisman and onyx bead for strength and protection. 🧡🖤 www.elissaquist.com #samhain #journals #handmadebooks #halloween #31DaysOfHalloween #traditionalbookbinding

“Mother Bird” 10” x 10” Oil on panel A mother, looking like a bird #pumpkin hybrid, juggling her babies 🧡 A fall inspired piece. #Mothers #AnimalArtTuesday #31DaysOfHalloween #ArtYear

“Shock, Again” 40” x 40” Cold wax and oil on panel I did this painting a few months after my mother died. I would have these overwhelming moments, somehow forgetting she was gone, only to be reminded. Almost 5 years later and it still happens. #grief #abstractexpressionism #arttherapy

“Hex Invasion” 12”x12” Acrylic on panel A happy little invasion 🩷💜 #MountainMonday #mountains #ColorADay #PinkMon #MagentaMonday

“Rolling Hills” 18”x24” Cold wax and oil on panel A calm and #relax ing landscape, full of my favorite colors 💕 #BlueSkyArtShow #ArtYear #smArtist #abstractart #landscape #painting

In an effort to learn something completely new, I taught myself how to bind books. The entire process requires me to be fully present and engaged, much like meditation. This is a little journal ❤️ #handmade #bookbinding

Closing reception for “Rekindled Spaces” at Buku Gallery. October 2nd, 6-9pm 2400 Industrial Lane Broomfield CO - My “Caged” Series on view #art #abstractart #artgallery #coloradoart #oilpainting

“Twist” 8” 8” Acrylic on panel A twisting, rolling #rainbow. 🌈❤️ #SensoryArt #ArtYear #smArtist #painting #abstractart #art

A pic of “Front Range” from the show, Rekindled Spaces at Buku gallery, a fantastic new art space in Broomfield CO focusing on local artists ❤️ #coloradoartists #scape #artyear #artgallery #art

Nesòtaieux, or Longs Peak, in the distance looking rather majestic 🩶🩵 #MountainMonday #BlueSkyMonday #Colorado #rockymountains

“Kananaskis” 12” x 12” Cold wax and oil on panel A windy day in Alberta. #SensoryArt #weather #ColorADay #GreenSat #ArtYear #abstract #abstractlandscape

Some of my work that will be up for the “Rekindled Spaces” show at Buku Gallery. Friday, September 12 6-9pm Opening Night Show runs September 12-October 4 2400 Industrial Ln Suite 2700B Broomfield CO #coloradoart #artgallery #coloradoartscene #art

“Front Range” will be part of the Rekindled Spaces show at Buku Gallery. All local Colorado artists getting together for a great exhibit! September 12th - October 2nd. Opening is September 12th, 6 - 9. 2400 Industrial Ln Suite 2700B Broomfield CO #coloradoart #coloradoartists #artgallery #art

“Heated” 10” x 10” Cold wax and oil on panel A heated discussion between Cad red and Cad orange ❤️🧡 #ColorADay #OrangeSun #AnstractAug #BestAbstract #SensoryArt #colors #ArtYear

“Power Line” 40” x 40” Cold wax and oil with graphite on panel #ColorADay #GreenSat #AbstractAug #MixedMedia #artyear

So pleased to be included in Rekindled Spaces, an exhibit that “urges us to revisit forgotten dreams and rekindle the internal spaces we often neglect”. My latest series will be on view. #artgallery #artexhibit #coloradoartists #contemporaryart

“Brooding” 18” x 24” Cold wax and oil on panel An #intense sky, full of #emotion. #smArtist #SensoryArt #ArtYear #abstractlandscape

“Bursting” 8” x 8” Cold wax and oil on panel #Lines with pops of #orange attempting to contain the energy and #BreakingTheRules🧡 #smArtist #abstractAug #SensoryArt #ArtYear #abstractart #contemporarypainting

“Joy in Spite of-“ 8” x 8” Cold wax and oil on panel “The greatest expression of #rebellion is joy.“ ~Joss Whedon #smartist #abstractart #painting #abstractlandscape #resist #resistanceart

“Devil’s Thumb” 12” x 12” Acrylic on panel The Flat Irons in Boulder, Colorado ❤️ #scape #Boulder #Colorado #landscape #abstractlandscape #art #orginalart #painting #artyear

“Raindrops and Cages” 8” x 8” Cold wax and oil on panel #abstractart #resistanceart #resist #originalart #cages #withoutdueprocess

“Barred Hillside” 8” x 8” Cold wax and oil on panel A present and #future where we have allowed cages to be a part of our landscapes. #sensoryart #artyear #resist #resistanceart

“Connections” 22” x 12” Cold wax and oil on panel Honest communication and authenticity can be a challenge. With this painting, I focused on the beauty and calm that comes from #understanding. #smartist #abstractart #art #oilpainting #artyear

“Wedge” 10” x 10” Acrylic on panel Spiraling pops of #red, inspired by seashells and hairstyles. #WackyWednesdayArt #ArtShare #abstractart #abstractpainting #womenartists

“Caged Sunset” 8” x 8” Cold wax and oil on panel A fractured view from a cage. #resist #resistanceart #abstractart

“Big Top” 8” x 8” Cold wax and oil on panel An angry nod to tents with bars and the circus building them. #resistanceart #resist #resistance #bluecrew #abstractart

“Burn” 30” x 36” Cold wax and oil on canvas Another from my Fire series where I used cadmium #yellow and ash collected from Colorado wildfires. #ColorADay #ArtYear #abstractart

“Constellation” 40” x 40” Cold wax and oil on panel I use #chemicals, in particular Gamsol, to dissolve layers revealing those underneath. Others, like wax, are used to make my paint dense and opaque to crate bold areas of color. #smartist #abstract #landscapes

“Koi Pond” 24” x 24” Cold wax and oil on panel An older painting from when I first started using #coldwax. What a gem this medium is! #contemporarytuesday #ColorADay #bluetue #artyear #contemporaryart #abstractart www.elissaquist.com

Spent yesterday working on our land and this beautiful sky rolled in 😍 If I were to paint it, Payne’s Grey with some Ultramarine #Blue and Flake White 💙🩵🩶 #blueskymonday #colorado #prairie

My husband, @qquist.bsky.social inside a fallen redwood ❤️ #humansofbluesky #redwoodforrest #nature