FINE ART PASTEL PAINTINGS BY FRANCESCA DROLL|fd@abacusgraphics.com
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  • A pastel painting by Francesca Droll titled Early Winter at the Swan Wildlife Refuge

    Early Winter at Swan River National Wildlife Refuge

    We spent the day painting fall color at a friend's 30 acres north of Bigfork. It was afternoon when we finished up there and I wanted to check out a place that I'd heard about. I drove south on the Swan River corridor and found the spot. However the sun was already over the mountains and everything was in the shade, I took a few photos and headed home. On my way back, I decided to explore a wildlife refuge area that I saw when I passed it. The light was golden, spilling over the mountains and creating patterns of light and shadow filtering through the trees.

    Original pastel
    Image size: 12" x 16"

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  • Photo of a pastel painting of the spring runoff in Sabino Canyon. Photo of a pastel painting of the spring runoff in Sabino Canyon.

    Desert Blue ~ 16″ x 20″

    This painting was inspired from a hike into Sabino Canyon. The water was flowing well and the sky above was perfectly reflected in the pool of water. In such a dry environment, water can be a startling and welcome discovery. Original pastel Image size: 16” x 20" Framed size: 23" x 27"
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  • Original pastel painting by Francesca Droll of the Swan River in northwest Montana

    Dancing Around the Rocks

    From Bigfork, one can walk along the Swan River on the nature trail and enjoy its rushing and tumbling beauty. This view is in the fall when the river is running low and the trees are starting to turn color. The rocks protrude out of the peaceful current as the water dances around them.

    Original pastel
    Image size: 18" x 24"

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  • Photo of a pastel painting of a sunset over Flathead Lake with frame. Photo of a pastel painting of a sunset over Flathead Lake.

    Contemplation, Flathead Lake ~ 12″ x 9″

    Sunsets over Flathead Lake never disappoint. This view shows Big Arm on the west shore. Original pastel Image size: 12” x 9" Framed size: 19.5" x 16.5"
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  • Pastel Painting of a barn in the Flathead Valley with frame. Pastel Painting of a barn in the Flathead Valley.

    Coming ‘Round the Bend ~ 6″ x 8″

    One of the many romantic old barns dotting the Flathead Valley farmland. This one stands at the north end of Flathead Lake and one sees it as they drive from Somers to Bigfork. As old barns are being torn down, I’m interested in painting them as a record of old Montana. Original pastel Image size: 6” x 8"
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  • Pastel painting of cherries in gold frame Pastel painting of cherries

    Cherry Jam ~ 8″ x 6″

    Flathead Valley is famous for their cherries. The lake creates a micro climate that is conducive to growing cherries and when it rains, the rain is of the light, misty sort which doesn’t damage the cherries as they are maturing on the limb. We wait impatiently for the cherries to become ripe for eating. All the extra are frozen to add to smoothies during the winter months. Original pastel Image size: 8” x 6" Framed size: 15" x 13" This painting is showing at FoR Fine Art Gallery in Bigfork, Montana. Price includes shipping. If the painting is purchased here on my site, FoR Fine Art will pack and ship it to you. There are no additional costs and no sales tax.
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  • An original pastel painting by Francesca Droll of Flathead Valley in northwest Montana

    Cattail Trail

    A peaceful spot in the Flathead Valley where the cattails were a golden ribbon surrounded by the verdant trees and grasslands. Painted on location with finishing touches in the studio.

    Original pastel
    Image size: 9" x 12"

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  • Photo of a pastel painting of a closeup of aspen branches and trunks. Photo of a pastel painting of a closeup of aspen branches and trunks.

    Aspen Weave ~ 8″ x 10″

    Aspens are happy trees with their fluttering heart-shaped leaved. My heart is warmed while standing in an aspen grove with the leaves dancing all around, catching the light like green prisms. The twigs and branches entertwine to create abstract patterns against the backdrop. Original pastel Image size: 8” x 10"
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  • Pastel painting of a Swan River scene in northwest Montana

    A Tranquil Moment, Swan River

    The Swan River flows into Bigfork Bay which is in the northeast corner of Flathead Lake. Before it hits the rapids called "The Wild Mile," it is mostly a tranquil river flowing lazily through farmland in the summer time. Winter is another story completely. I was inspired to paint the colorful reflections in this section of the Swan River from the deck of "The Nest," a local event venue. It was a fairly warm spring day and we plein air painters took advantage of it.

    Original pastel
    Image size: 9" x 12"

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  • Pastel painting of Flathead farmland with frame. Pastel painting of hay rolls in a field.

    A Simpler Time ~ 16″ x 12″

    Farmland is still abundant in the Flathead Valley and haying season is so picturesque. The mountains in the background lead to Glacier National Park. Original pastel Image size: 16” x 12" Framed size: 23" x 19"
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  • Photo of a pastel painting of someone fishing on the Swan River with frame. Photo of a pastel painting of a person fishing on the Swan River.

    A Place of Reflection ~ 8″ x 10″

    Swan River is one of four major rivers to flow into the north side of Flathead Lake. Swan River meanders from Swan Lake through a mountain valley and farmland where it eventually feeds into Bigfork Bay. Fishing on this peaceful river gives one the opportunity for meditation and reflection. Original pastel, framed Image size: 8" x 10" Framed size: 14.5" x 16.5"
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  • Pastel painting of meadow on the north end of Flathead Lake in Montana. Pastel painting of meadow on the north end of Flathead Lake in Montana.

    A Meadow Song ~ 12″ x 16″

    Flathead Valley is endlessly inspiring with its rural landscapes and big skies. This poetic scene is just north of Flathead Lake in farmland called Lower Valley which is south of Kalispell. Original pastel, framed Image size: 12" x 16"

     

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