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Yampa River - Study, Copyright Keith Bond 2013, 6 x 8 oil (painted 0n location)

I shared this painting with you several months ago when discussing the benefits of doing quick studies - which include capturing only the important elements (the essential elements to me), responding emotionally to the scene, avoiding unnecessary detail, etc. This painting was done as a demo during a workshop last summer in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.

Until now, this study has not been available for sale. But, I decided to offer it through my Little Gem Auction. It is rough and spontaneous and lacks detail. Yet it captures everything I wanted to say about the scene. It is a delight to look at if you enjoy painterly application. The brush strokes are full of expression. It reveals my thought process more readily than a more polished painting.

Add this little gem to your collection. It is a rare opportunity to own a study like this. I seldom offer them for sale.

Once again, I'm going to do the silent / sealed bid.

Rules:
- You are bidding on the painting UNFRAMED.
- No reserve price. No minimum bid.
- Sealed/silent bid - no one else sees your bid.
- Bid any amount - whatever you think the painting is worth to you - example: $214,203.47 :)
- Highest bid wins the painting (see example above).
- Auction ends this Thursday, January 30, 2014 at about 5am MST.

To bid, click here.

I hope you are the winning bidder!