Contemporary Landscape &

Abstract Paintings

by Dave Reiter

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“Fall Explosion” (16 x 20 inch)

Oil & Mixed Media on Canvas over Board

“Vibrant Beginnings” (16 x 20 inch)

Oil & Mixed Media on Canvas over Board

“Autumn Aspens VI” (6 x 6 inch)

Oil & Mixed Media on Board

“Summer Delight” (16 x 20 inch)

Oil & Mixed Media on Canvas over Board

Dave’s Blog

A lot of people seem to be envious of the creativity that we as artists have. They think it is somehow magical or that we have received some special gift of some kind. While that may be true in a sense, I happen to believe that all of us have the ability to be creative in different areas of life. I write this blog to really encourage the non-artist and give you a few insights into how you can unlock the creativity within you and gain inspiration in your every-day life. Each blog that you read is written to inspire you to live life like an artist, whether you are one or not. I believe that as you read and implement what you read a lot of creativity and inspiration will come your way. Enjoy!

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Rising action is a literary term for the part of the story that moves toward the climax with its ultimate conflict or excitement. It includes all the relevant incidents that create suspense, interest, and tension in the story. It is all the decisions, characters’ flaws, and background circumstances that together create turns and twists leading to a climax. It was this feeling of building intensity that leads to the final climax of the story that inspired this piece. Follow more paintings @davereiterart .
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“Rising Action”
36 x 24 inch
Oil & mixed media on canvas over board .
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#green #bluepainting #blue💙 #abstract_art #oilpaintings #contemporary_art #contemporarypainting #abstractpaintings #walldecor #textures #texturetuesday #texturepainting #textureart #mixedmediapainting #walldecoration #stripe #stripes #artcollectors #design #multicolor #goodvibe #beauty #risingaction #literary #tension #story #suspense #climax

You wouldn’t normally think of watermelon 🍉 in early spring but maybe it was the anticipation of having it on a hot 🥵 summer day. I also finished the stripes on the side. I love the colors palette 🎨. In fact this same palette of colors inspired an earlier abstract painting 🖼 I did called “Vibrant Beginnings”. Painted in oils and mixed media. Follow @davereiterart .
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“Summer Delight”
16 x 20 inch
Oil and mixed media on canvas over board. .
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#watermelon #watermelons #watermelonart #davereiterart #walldecor #red #oilpaintings #texture #textureoftheday #yellow #purple #mixedmediart #coloradolove #textureart #walldecoration #stripe #stripes #artcollectors #multicolor #summerdelight #summerfood #fruitart #stilllifepainting #knife #cuttingboard #slice p

Seeing beauty in every corner. What did you see today that added beauty to your life ? .
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#selfie #smile😊 #happyfaces #happyfriday #happyheart #moodoftheday #instamood #goodvibes #goodvibe #davereiterart #selfies #three #plaid #spikyhair #sitting #excited #colorado #brownhair #hazeleyes #hands #male #casualoutfit #relaxed #beauty

It was a beautiful fall day when I was driving in the mountains photographing the changing colors. Of course the colors were beautiful but I was really drawn to the vertical upward thrust of the aspen trees. Painted in oils and mixed media. Follow @davereiterart .
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“Fall Explosion”
16 x 20 inch
Oil and mixed media on canvas over board .
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#landscapepainting #autumnleaves #autumnvibes #autumncolors #aspens #fallcolors #fallcolor #davereiterart #walldecor #oilpaintings #texture #texturetuesday #mixedmediaart #coloradolove #orangeleaves #orange #textureart #walldecoration #oilpaintings #stripe #stripes #artcollectors #brown #design #multicolor

This scene was actually inspired from my trip to Ecuador but could almost be from anywhere. We were on a hike with the lake off to the side. It was a beautiful view. This painting is a simple oil painting on a wood block. Follow @davereiterart .
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“Trees Near Water III”
6 x 6 inch
Oil and mixed media on board .
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#landscapepaintings #ecuador🇪🇨 #smallpaintings #lakes #blue💙 #bluegreen #textures #textureart #oilpaintings #walldecoration #mixedmediaart #hikingtheglobe #hikingtrail #davereiterart #hikingtrails #oilpaintings

Feeling like today is a great day to be alive. 😊Follow @davereiterart .
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#selfie #smile #happyface #happyme #moodoftheday #instamood #instaphotos #goodvibes #davereiterart #selfies

As a leader, did you know that the skills you need to face the challenges with your teams can be gleaned from an artist 👩‍🎨 ?
This is written to provide a bit of creativity in your world 🌎 and as an added value for those who are not artists but love ❤️ the way an artist thinks. Enjoy!
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To read the entire post, simply go to my bio, click to my website and then click blog. .
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#businessblog #blog #motivationmonday #businessmotivation #leadershipdevelopment #inspirations #johnmaxwell #teambuilding #colors #davereiterart

I came upon this scene while on a hike in the mountains ⛰ . It was a beautiful fall day and the colors of the leaves 🍁 were changing. When I was painting it, I couldn’t help but feel the beauty of the place. It felt like a hidden sanctuary—an oasis away from all the busyness of life. I liked that feeling because I knew it was a place where I could be rejuvenated, recharged and reenergized .
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“Nature’s Sanctuary”
24 x 48 inch
Oil and mixed media on canvas over board. .
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#landscapepainting #fallcolors #fallcolor #davereiterart #redpurple #texture #oilpaintings #walldecor #texturepainting #mixedmediaart #bluegreen #hiking #hikingcolorado

New painting 🖼 “The Unfolding”
(16x20 inch)
Oil & mixed media on canvas over board .
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#yelloworange #davereiterart #abstract_art #oilpaintings #contemporaryart #contemporary_art #abstractpaintings #walldecor #texture #texturepainting #textureart #mixedmediaart

A lot of people seem to be envious of the creativity that we as artists 👩‍🎨 have. They think it is somehow magical or that we have received some special gift of some kind.
While that may be true in a sense, I happen to believe that all of us have the ability to be creative in different areas of life. I write this blog to really encourage the non-artist and give you a few insights into how you can unlock the creativity within you and gain inspiration in your everyday life.
Each blog that you read is written to inspire you to live life like an artist, whether you are on or not. I believe that as you read and implement what you read a lot of creativity and inspiration will come your way.
To see the entire post, simply go to my bio and click to my website and then click blog.
Enjoy 😊 .
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#blog #fog #inspiration #driving #davereiterart #emilydickinson #vision #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #leadershipskills

It was an extremely hot day and I saw these two pieces of fruit 🍊 hanging from the tree during a trip I took to #ecuador 🇪🇨 They looked so full and so ripe and so ready. I felt like they were just waiting to be picked and eaten. I loved that feeling and it gave me the inspiration for the painting. .
“Ripe & Ready”
16 x 20 inch
Oil and mixed media on canvas over board .
#fruit #fruitart #stilllifepainting #oilpaintings #davereiterart #orangepainting #greenpainting #contemporaryart #oranges #ecuadorian

Every painting starts with one mark…a simple, single mark. Every drawing starts with one mark. The beginning is always the start of something new.…So today, I say “Let the journey begin!” #painting #painting #drawing #drawing #somethingnew #davereiter

Enjoying a wonderful dinner with my best friend. 😊❤️ #loveofmylife #bff #davereiter

New painting. “Stately Sentinels” (36x10 inch). A bit long a narrow but I hope you like it. #davereiter #aspens #yelloworange #fallcolors #landscapepainting

New abstract painting “Vibrant Beginnings” (16x20 inch). I am feeling like it should be spring. #abstractart #contemporaryart #davereiter #davereiterart #abstractpainting #spring #limegreen

Painted over the weekend. “Autumn Aspens VI” (6x6). Oil & mixed media on board. #autumnleaves #aspens #davereiter #landscapepainting

It is getting ready to snow today. As I was looking out the window I noticed this interesting set of lines cutting through the window pane. Upon closer examination, it was actually a set of spider webs with about 1/8 of an inch of frost. The lines were interesting to me from a visual & design perspective. #davereiter #spiderweb

I like this quote. Every time I put a mark on the canvas, that mark is speaking something. What is it saying? Is it communicating with the other marks, shapes, lines, color, etc.? I have to ask myself what is being said with each stroke of my brush or mark I make. I find myself wondering if this truth has application beyond the canvas? Maybe. Let’s try this: “It doesn’t make much difference what job you do in life, as long as something has been said with your life.” This speaks to the purpose of our lives. I think there is something to be said about this. What about you? #jacksonpollock #pollockquote #davereiter

At the opening of Jordan Wolfson’s Song Cycle with Blue Cloth at 808 Projects. Great show! #jordanwolfson #808projects #contemporaryart #davereiter