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

“Break the Door Down” 12” x 12” Cold wax and oil on panel Inspired by “Talk Show Host” by Radiohead and um, recent ~events~ throughout the country. #contemporarytuesday #artyear #abstractart

“False Summit” 40” x 40” Cold wax and oil on panel A strange and deceptive #journey to the top. #sensoryart #mountain #mountainmonday #artyear #abstractart #contemporaryart #art #oilpainting

Good morning! A #stunning #sunrise in northeastern Colorado ☀️ #stunday #colorado #prarie #photography

A northeastern Colorado evening with a Cheyenne Wyoming city glow. I love the prairie ❤️ #blueskyartshow #getoutside #colorado

“Sharkey’s Day” 36” x 48” Cold wax and oil on canvas Inspired by the great Laurie Anderson and her song by the same name. “And Sharkey says: I turn around, it's fear. I turn around again, and it's love” #wackywednesdayart #artyear #abstractart #abstractpainting

“Water Bearer” 8” x 8” Cold wax and oil on panel Wonky #perspective gives this one an unsettled feel. I’m trying to capture the precarious nature of being. A shoutout and #respect to my fellow #aquarius friends 💙 #artyear #contemporarytuesday #smartist #sensoryart #abstractart #painting #art

My dog, Vern, knows how to handle the stressors of the day. Chillin in his special chair, watching the birds and squirrels. #dogs #englishbulldogs #chill

“Descent” 18” x 24” Cold wax and oil on canvas Chaos and comfort with a #safe blanket of yellow. #artyear #sensoryart #alphabetchallenge #weekyforyellow #color #abstractart

“Blue Lemon Invasion” 12” x 12” Acrylic on panel #Blue lemon, blue mountains, a blue sky and a rainbow of hexes for #blueskymonday and #mountainmonday. Have a great day! 💙 🌈 #art #abstractlandscape #painting #artyear

Westminster Colorado 💙 #nokings #fdt

“Åsa, Sjöfn, Elleanna” 11” x 14” Ink on velum A portrait of my 3 kids, my greatest #joy #blueskyartshow #artyear #penandink #ink #portraiture #art

“Bunches” 8” x 8” Mixed media on panel Rays of #hope and weird rainbows. #wackywednesdayart #artyear #abstractart #mixedmedia #contemporaryart #art

“Bitter Pill” 12” x 12” Cold wax and oil on panel A repost in honor of the people in LA fighting for freedom. Stay strong 💙 #resist #abolishice #fdt #defenddemocracy

“Sky Lines” 18” x 24” Cold wax and oil on canvas Sometimes a simple palette with cobalt #blue is enough 💙 #blueskymonday #abstractart #abstractpainting #oilpainting #womenartists

“Treacherous Kite Flyers” “12 x “12 Acrylic on panel “Tricks and treachery are the practice of fools, that don’t have the brains enough to be honest” -Franklin #blueskyartshow #vibrant #contemporaryart #abstractart #painting

“Collider” 24” x 24” Acrylic on panel A “when the shit hits the fan/burn it all down” kind of vibe. #fdt #abstractart #painting #contemporaryart #blueskyart #originalpainting #womenartists

“Tile Setter” 8”x8” Cold wax and oil on panel A new series where I’m digging into things not belonging and being out of sorts. Reflections of our inner and outer worlds. #artshare #blueskyartshow #abstractart #art #painting #womenartists #womentpainters #oilpainting

“Yellowstone” 12” x 12” Cold wax and oil on panel Inspired by geysers, hot springs and beautiful colors 🩵🧡❤️ #abstractart #abstractlandscpe #art #originalart #painting #oilpainting #artshare #blueskyart

“Unfolding House” 18” x 18” Cold wax and oil on panel I did this painting when my two youngest kids were in high school and we all were facing big changes. Our #home was unfolding, setting them free while remaining a place to return to. #sensoryart #artwork #artshare #blueskyart #family #art

“Blood is Thicker” 18” x 24” Cold wax and oil on panel I tend to overwork my paintings. This one I stopped myself ❤️😊 #art #abstractart #painting #oilpainting #originalart #artwork #womanartists

“Storm” 12” x 12” Cold wax and oil on panel A #moody little painting where I tried to capture the turbulent energy of a coming storm. #sky #stormyskies #abstractart #art #coloradoartist #abstractlandscapes

One of the most powerful experiences I’ve ever had. Just got home from the Redwood Forest and feel like I have enough inspiration to paint a million paintings. This is me communing with these gorgeous beings 💚 #redwoods #rewoodforest #inspiration #nature

“Scout” 36” x 48” Cold wax and oil on panel A little #green for #BlueSkyArtShow 💚 #abstractart #oilpainting #painting #art

“Sky Net” 11” x 14” Cold wax and oil on panel #rose hills, ominous sky. #acoloradAyPRIL #art #abstractart #oilpainting #blueskyart #originalart #artshare