by Connie Kelts | Aug 22, 2021 | Fine Art, Landscape, Portfolio
North Fork Ranger Cabin Located west of Millarville just past the Quirk Creek Plant on Three Point Creek is the Chinook Ranch owned by John and Ismae Ballachey. Bordering on the forest reserve known as Kananaskis Country and my home for many years. This little cabin...
by Connie Kelts | Aug 22, 2021 | Fine Art, Landscape, Portfolio
Blooming Desert Under the watercolor sky stands a ridge of sandstone mountains somewhere in the desert. The mountins give way to the rugged dessert ground cover letting the light catch your eye and follow it across the desert floor. Copyright Connie Kelts 2021...
by Connie Kelts | Jul 26, 2021 | Fine Art, Wildlife
Black Wolf The wolf is one of the most iconic animals in North America. The stories, myths and legends have been passed down for generations. They are elusive as well as very capable predators. In reality your chance of actually coming face to face with this beautiful...
by Connie Kelts | Jul 26, 2021 | Fine Art, Birds
Eagle The Eagle is one of the most recognizable birds of prey in the world. The subject of legends since man has roamed the earth. The symbol of Democracy recognized the world over. He flies’ higher, sees farther and captures the attention of all who have to good...
by Connie Kelts | Jul 26, 2021 | Fine Art, People, Portfolio
The Irresistible Puddle How glorious is the lowly puddle. Yes, I am an old woman and rarely step around. There is just something satisfying about the sound of splashing, the ripples that distort the reflection looking back at you. Then there is the big jump to see how...
by Connie Kelts | Jul 22, 2021 | Fine Art, Farm Animals, Domestic Animals, Portfolio
Calving Time Calving time comes once a year. Signaling a new beginning. Long nights with little sleep, concern for the mamas and their newborns is the order of the season. Calves in the kitchen by the fire box, bottle feeding, looking after that cranky mamma cow who...
by Connie Kelts | Jul 20, 2021 | Fine Art, Wildlife, Portfolio
The Wolf All the time I spent in the high country of Southern Alberta I never got to actually see a wolf. Oh they were there and when we were following wild horses they would follow us. Tracks everywhere but no I never got to see one up close. I find them facinating...
by Connie Kelts | Jul 20, 2021 | Fine Art, Landscape
Canadian Ice Fields This painting was referenced from a picture my sister took of the Canadian Ice Fields on a helicopter trip she took with my Mom. If you have never seen the Rockies from the cockpit of a chopper you don’t know what you are missing. It puts the...
by Connie Kelts | Jul 20, 2021 | Fine Art, Horses
A Mother’s Love There is a certain peace that overcomes me when I chance to see a mother with her newborn foal. So many questions come to mind, how tall are you going to be, will you be atheletic, will you have a sensible mind and a good attitude. It seems like...
