Contemporary Landscape &

Abstract Paintings

by Dave Reiter

To see an expanded portfolio of the work, click on any of the categories.

“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!

Pulling Back (web-22318).jpg

Find my work at these Galleries

Follow me on Instagram

I love this simple grove of aspens. Follow more paintings @davereiterart .
.
.
“Autumn Aspens V”
6 x 6 inch
Oil and mixed media on board .
.
.
#landscapepainting #smallpaintings #textures #textureart #oilpaintings #mixedmediaart #autumnleaves #autumnleaves🍂 #autumnvibes #autumncolors #fallcolors #fallcolors🍁🍂 #davereiterart #orangeleaves #orange #coloradolove #moodytones #landscapelover #beautifullandscape #aspencolorado #coloradoaspens #optoutside #aspens

Beautiful early morning colors on this barn I saw. I love it. Follow more paintings @davereiterart .
.
.
“Barns of America III”
6 x 6 inch
Oil and mixed media on wood .
.
.
#landscapepainting #smallpaintings #textures #textureart #oilpaintings #mixedmediaart #autumnleaves #autumnleaves🍂 #autumnvibes #autumncolors #fallcolors #fallcolor #davereiterart #mondayvibes #orangeleaves #earlymornings #orange #barn #barns #rural #rurallife #coloradolove #farmhousedecor #bluegrey #orangeblue

Out capturing some great photos for future paintings. I love these colors 🍁 and can’t wait to get back to the studio. 😊 These happen to very yellow but I was also excited to see some gorgeous oranges and beautiful vibrant reds as well. Follow more paintings @davereiterart .
.
.
#fallcolor #fallcolors #yellow #red #aspencolorado #autumnleaves #autumnvibes #autumncolors #aspen #aspens #coloradolove #coloralife #road #redshirt #davereiterart #four #beauty #male #colorado #goodvibes #goodvibes✌ #happy #thursdayvibes #landscapephotography #landscapephotographer #beautifulcolors

I think this one has some good potential for a future painting. I like the mountains in the background and the lake in the foreground. 😊🎨. Following more at #davereiterart. .
.
.
#outdoors #exploreoutdoors #fallcolor #colorado #funoutside #mountain #trekking #instamountain #davereiterart #sanjuanmountains #coloradolife #fallcolors #sceniccolorado

Planning a strategic route to capture some awesome fall photos. This will be reference material for future paintings. Follow more at #davereiterart .
.
.
#outdoors #exploreoutdoors #outdoorfun #funoutside #focusedonmygoals #anticipation #colorado #aspen #davereiterart #explorenature #autumnleaves #autumnvibes #autumncolors #fallcolors #fallcolor #coloradolife #maps #roadtripusa #fallcolors

Getting ready to do some plein air painting. Looking forward to what the day will bring. Follow more paintings at #davereiterart. .
.
.
#pleinair #pleinairartist #oilpaintings #outdoors #exploreoutdoors #outdoorfun #funoutside #focused #todayisagreatday #positivevibes #wednesdayvibes #palette #davereiterart #anticipation #colorado #colorado_creative #landscapepainting #outdoorart #easel

Older Painting but a good one for today. Happy Fourth Everyone!!! 💥❤️ 🇺🇸 See the story behind the painting below. Follow more paintings at #davereiterart .
.
.
“Standing Proud”
34 x 34 inch
Oil & mixed media on canvas over board .
.
.
Here is the story behind the painting: This old barn has probably been around more than 100 years but at this point it is falling apart in a lot of places. Yet, when I came upon it, I couldn’t help but think of all the years that it has stood the test of time. Through heat and cold, rain and sun, it remained standing. The flag in the background was inspired by the simple flag flying just to the right of the barn. When I saw that flag waving in the wind it reminded me of how proud I am to be an American. .
.
.
#july4th #america #independenceday #americanflag #americanflag🇺🇸 #barn #barns #rural #rurallife #silo #oilpaintings #textures #texturepainting #textureart #mixedmediapainting #coloradolove #celebration #redwhiteandblue #farm #coloradoinstagram #goodfeeling #redbarn #independanceday #independance #goodvibes✌ #merica #merica🇺🇸

The more focused you are the more it seems like opposition comes your way to get you off focus. This could come from people, circumstances that you can’t control or even the voice inside you telling you that you can’t do it. If you are facing that today, stand firm and let nothing move you. Today is going to be a great day because you are moving one step closer to your goal. 😊 .
.
.
#selﬁe #livetheday #focus #moodoftheday #goodvibes✌ #davereiterart #selfies #woodbackground #blue💙 #colorado #male #casualoutfit #relaxed #believeinyourself #goforit #challenges #bigthings #motivation #lifemotivation #dream #successprinciples #todayisagreatday #greatday #reflective

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 .
.
.
“Rising Action”
36 x 24 inch
Oil & mixed media on canvas over board .
.
.
#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 .
.
.
“Summer Delight”
16 x 20 inch
Oil and mixed media on canvas over board. .
.
.
#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 ? .
Follow @davereiterart .
.
.
#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 .
.
.
“Fall Explosion”
16 x 20 inch
Oil and mixed media on canvas over board .
.
.
#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 .
.
.
“Trees Near Water III”
6 x 6 inch
Oil and mixed media on board .
.
.
#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 .
.
.
#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!
Follow @davereiterart .
.
.
To read the entire post, simply go to my bio, click to my website and then click blog. .
.
.
#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 .
.
.
“Nature’s Sanctuary”
24 x 48 inch
Oil and mixed media on canvas over board. .
.
.
#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 .
.
.
#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 😊 .
.
.
#blog #fog #inspiration #driving #davereiterart #emilydickinson #vision #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #leadershipskills