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L.K. Elder

@lkelderart.bsky.social

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Self-taught Watercolor Artist New Mexico Mostly wildlife, but I paint what I want to 😉 Www.Lkelderart.com

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L.K. Elder @lkelderart.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Started a new illustration this morning. Does anyone know what it is? (Besides adorable…) #illustration #watercolor #wildlife #colorado #artist #fineart #tradtionalart

A drawing of a rodent with foliage in its mouth.

L.K. Elder @lkelderart.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Finally finished this horned puffin. I’m hoping to make a puffin collection for a sticker sheet, among other things . 3 down, one to go. All I have left is a rhinoceros auklet. #puffins #birds #bsnm #watercolor #fineart #traditionalart #birding #watercolor #artforsale #wildlifeart #coastal

L.K. Elder @lkelderart.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

My newest article on Substack: open.substack.com/pub/lkeldera... #artblog #watercolor #bsnightmarket #wildlife #nature #art

An image of a woman wood-burned drawing with the text "How my art/style has evolved over time"

L.K. Elder @lkelderart.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Great Basin National Park. Such amazing trees! In the back there is Wheeler Peak. We have a Wheeler Peak here in New Mexico, too. Both are named for Major George Montague Wheeler. #nevada #greatbasinnationalpark #watercolorlandscapes #watercolour #landscapeart #bristleconepines #bsnightmarket

Wheeler Peak, Great Basin National Park

L.K. Elder @lkelderart.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Party in the cactus flower 🌼 💁🏻‍♀️ #newmexico #cactusflowers #wildflowers #flowersofbluesky #bees #thedesert

L.K. Elder @lkelderart.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

#birdtober Day 3: Pollinator White Winged Dove #birds #doves #arizona #saguaro #watercolor #traditionalart #fineart #watercolour #dailypainting #artchallenge #bsnm #blueskynightmarket #artforsale

Two doves perched upon a saguaro cactus

L.K. Elder @lkelderart.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

Whoops. I have some catching up to do! Day 2: #sparrow (Yellow-eyed Junco) #birds #birdtober #blueskynightmarket #bsnm #fineart #watercolor #watercolorart #traditionalart #artchallenge #junco #newmexico #watercolour #aquarelle

Yellow eyed junco watercolor painting with yellow and green background.

L.K. Elder @lkelderart.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

#birdtober Day 1! Prompt: Favorite Bird #greatblueheron #blueheron #heron #birds #traditionalart #blueskynightmarket #watercolor #wildlife #artforsale #birdtoberclub #artchallenge #birdpaintings #animalart

Watercolor Great blue heron with a fish in its mouth, has a pink background.

L.K. Elder @lkelderart.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

I am starting to work on painting all of #Alaska #nature state symbols. The #moose is the state mammal. I have just listed #prints and #stickers in my shop www.lkelderart.com #watercolor #animalart #watercolour #fineart #traditionalart #blueskynightmarket #artforsale #wildlife #artworkforsale

Watercolor illustration of a moose with trees and sage in the background.

L.K. Elder @lkelderart.bsky.social · 09/08/2025

@blueskyartshow.bsky.social #blueskyartshow #jagged prompt. #tentrocks national moment in #newmexico #rocks #nmtrue #desert #stormyclouds #southwest #fineart #watercolorart #blueskynightmarket #artforsale #watercolor #watercolour #traditionalart

A watercolor painting of hoodoo jagged rocks at tent rocks national monument. There are trees and a stormy sky.

L.K. Elder @lkelderart.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

It’s International #Owl Day! Here are 4 owls I’ve painted! #blueskynightmarket #fineart #traditionalart #watercolor #watercolour #watercolorart #owlart #birds #birdsofbluesky #owlpainting #screechowl #longearedowl #barnowl

L.K. Elder @lkelderart.bsky.social · 02/08/2025

#Gratitude for where I live! #newmexico #highdesert #mountains #sunset #timelapse #sky #blueskyartshow #nmtrue #southwest

L.K. Elder @lkelderart.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

A prairie #rattlesnake peaks out from a shaded rock crevice, is it stealthy camouflage or watchful #calm? #fineart #blueskynightmarket #snakes #watercolor #traditionalart #wildlifeart #watercolorart #animalandwildlifeart #painting #thedesert #newmexico #southwest

A rattlesnake in a crevice watercolor painting

Reposted by L.K. Elder

Oonagh Foran @oonaghforan.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

Sketching frogs = falling in love with frogs. #sketch #frogs #pencil #drawing

A rough pencil sketch of two frogs, sitting together.

L.K. Elder @lkelderart.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

#cholla #cactus #blooms. Cactus #flowers #bloom for about a day. Whenever they bloom, I will take as many pics as possible. It’s *almost* my favorite time of year. #coloraday #redwed (sorta!) #blueskynightmarket #fineart #floralart #traditionalart #newmexico #thedesert #watercolor #watercolorart

Watercolor painting of a cane cholla cactus blooming. Surrounding painting are rocks/crystals and dried flowers.

L.K. Elder @lkelderart.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

A Prairie chicken for #animalarttuesday #prairiechicken #birds #wildlife #birdsofbluesky #watercolorart #traditionalart #fineart #watercolorpainting #artchallenges #birding #birdwatching #birdart #blueskynightmarket #artforsale #artist #birdpainting #watercolour

A prairie chicken watercolor painting with a purple and yellow background.

L.K. Elder @lkelderart.bsky.social · 20/07/2025

A Johnstone’s Junonia shell for #blueskyartshow, #smooth prompt. I guess these #shells are rare and hard to find? #watercolorart #yupo #illustration #blueskynightmarket #fineart #seashells #alabama #artistsofbluesky #traditionalart #watercolor #stickers

A watercolor seashell with brown spots

L.K. Elder @lkelderart.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

Just listed in my shop (link in bio) A #magpie and a #redfox 8x6” #watercolor #animalarttuesday #birds #birding #animalpainting #blueskynightmarket #fineart #traditionalart #watercolorart #mountains #foxes #wildlifeart #wildlife #artforsale

A watercolor painting of a magpie flying behind a fox.

Reposted by L.K. Elder

Robyn @handcranked.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

Let's share some art! Here's your art challenge cheat sheet for July 14-20. See comments for host list + posts by hosts for more info. #ArtChallenges #EastCoastKin #PhotographersUnited #PhotographersOfBluesky #photography #dailyart #art #painting #drawing #ArtPrompts

Art Challenges: July 14–20

Monday, July 14
#BlueSkyMonday (anything blue)
#MacroMonday (any macro)
#MountainMonday (mountains)
#MinimalMonday (minimalism)
#ColorADay (#PinkMon)
#smArtist (#tree)
#JuliArty (#revolt)

Tuesday, July 15
#RockinTuesday (rocks)
#TidesOutTuesday
#TagTuesday (graffiti/street art)
#AnimalArtTuesday
#ColorADay (#BlueTue)
#smArtist (#peace)
#JuliArty (#worm)

Wednesday, July 16
#WaterfallWednesday
#WackyWednesdayArt (odd/unusual)
#ColorADay (#RedWed)
#smArtist (#love)
#JuliArty (#dog)

Thursday, July 17
#HumansOfBlueSky (people)
#UrbanGaze (anything urban)
#ColorADay (#YellowThu)
#smArtist (#unity)
#JuliArty (#emoji)

Friday, July 18
#scape (any kind of scape)
#FishyFriday
#ForestFriday
#FoodOnFriday
#FloralFriday / #FlowersOnFriday
#FiveMinFri (quick projects & WIP)
#ColorADay (#BWFri)
#smArtist (#whole)
#JuliArty (#sour)

Saturday, July 19
#bnw_macro
#ColorADay (#GreenSat)
#BlueSkyArtShow (#smooth)
#smArtist (#humanity)
#JuliArty (#buzz)

SUNday, July 20
#Stunday (stunning)
#bnw_macro
#ColorADay (#OrangeSun)
#SelfPortraitSunday (#OldMeetsNew)
#smArtist (#understanding)
#JuliArty (#space)

ALL WEEK
#ArtYear (any art)
#ArtOfSelfPortraiture
#ClassicMono (monochrome)
#dyicad2025 (create on an index
card a day in June & July)
#smArtist (purposeful art of any theme)
#AlphabetChallenge (#WeekCforCommunication)
#LLJP (#monochrome)*
#SensoryArt (#future)

*Live, love, joy, pain

L.K. Elder @lkelderart.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

Finished Porcini! #watercolorart #porcini #fineart #fungi #mushrooms #traditionalart #watercolor #artforsale #art #blueskynightmarket #artistsofbluesky

Watercolor porcini mushroom with a reddish orange cap. The bottom of the mushroom has pine needles and dirt. Background is a vignette of gray/blue.

Reposted by L.K. Elder

Art and Science MATTER @myartboard.bsky.social · 29/06/2025

#BlueSkyArtShow #GetOutdoors #birds #photography #birdphotography #nature #wildlife #wildlifephotography Migrating Sandhill Cranes return mid-day to rest after foraging all morning.

Sandhill cranes return to rest in Arizona. So. Many. Birds!

L.K. Elder @lkelderart.bsky.social · 28/06/2025

Finished Joshua Tree sunset scene! #blueskyartshow #getoutside #joshuatree #hiking #desert #california #sunset #fineart #traditionalart #watercolorart #watercolor #blueskynightmarket

Joshua tree with vivid sunset painting

L.K. Elder @lkelderart.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

I finished this #watercolor painting a few months ago. I put it away because something looked off. Yesterday, I added a branch and I think it looks much better now. #joshuatree #california #fineart #watercolorart #watercolor #traditionalart #keeppubliclandinpublichands #paint #landscapeart #thewest

L.K. Elder @lkelderart.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

Hello! It’s been a while. It’s also been a while since I’ve painted anything! I started and finished this yesterday. It’s #gardenofthegods in #colorado. #coloradolandscapes #fineart #watercolorlandscapes #watercolorart #traditionalart #blueskyartshow #landscapeart

Watercolor painting of Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Light shines from behind the red rocks while a big purple thunder cloud rains down into the light.

L.K. Elder @lkelderart.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

#WIP of a Prairie Rattlesnake in a crevice. #rattlesnake #snakesofbluesky #fineart #traditionalart #inprogress #watercolor #watercolorart #watercolorillustration #snakes #newmexico #southwest #desert

Rattlesnake in a crevice painting in progress

L.K. Elder @lkelderart.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

Bonneville Cutthroat trout #troutfishing #watercolorart #watercolor #fishart #fineart #traditionalart #wildlifepainting #utah #wildlife #fishing #wildlifeart #natureart #nature #southwest

Bonneville Trout painting

L.K. Elder @lkelderart.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

#blueskyartshow #silhouette I had a painting that showed silhouettes, but I’ve already posted it. So, here’s a side-of-a-mountain silhouette. #sunset #newmexicoskies #sky #newmexico #southwest #nature #hiking #sandias #mountains #views #nmtrue #iphonepics #dawn #desert #mountainview

Sunset

L.K. Elder @lkelderart.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

Abiquiu, New Mexico (AKA Georgia O’Keeffe Country) 6x8” #watercolor #landofenchantment #bsnm #watercolorart #fineart #traditionalart #landscapeart #desert #southwest #artofbluesky #nmtrue #landscapepainting #art #watercolorpainting #inspiration #artist #paintingsforsale

Abiquiu, New Mexico watercolor painting

L.K. Elder @lkelderart.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

We have been in severe #drought here (central New Mexico mountains) If it’s #winter and cold, I’d like #snow, thanks. The most we’ve gotten for months are flurries. 😞 This was yesterday morning. It didn’t progress beyond this, but it sure was #beautiful! #newmexico #snow #nature #sunrise

L.K. Elder @lkelderart.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

Northern Parula (a small warbler that weighs 0.2 to 0.4 ounces with a 6.3 to 7.1-inch wingspan) 6x8” Watercolor #birds #warbler #watercolorart #wildlifeart #wildlife #birdwatching #birding #fineart #traditionalart #birdart #birdpainting #artofbluesky #bsnm #animalart #watercolor #watercolour

L.K. Elder @lkelderart.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

Western Screech Owl 6x8” watercolor These owls are smaller than you’d think, and so adorable. #owls #birds #iloveowls #wildlifeart #traditionalart #fineart #watercolor #watercolorart #wildlife #bsnm #art #owlpainting #birding #birdwatching

Western Screech Owl watercolor painting

L.K. Elder @lkelderart.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

The #californiacondor is the largest North American land bird. They became extinct in the wild in 1987. They are now considered endangered with over 500 living in the wild and in captivity. #watercolor on wood #wildlifeart #woodart #vultures #birdart #birdsofbluesky #california #traditionalart

California Condor Painting

L.K. Elder @lkelderart.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

#blueskyartshow #arch La Ventana Arch in El Malpais National Conservation Area. La Ventana Arch is New Mexico’s second largest natural arch. First is Snake Bridge. #watercolorart #landscapeart #traditionalart #southwestart #fineart #watercolor #landscape #desert #newmexico #bsnm #painting

Desert arch watercolor painting

L.K. Elder @lkelderart.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

#northernflicker 6x6” Watercolor These #birds are so beautiful. However, I live in a log home, and they like to peck holes everywhere. #watercolorart #watercolor #artchallenge #birdpainting #woodpeckers #bsnm #newmexico #wildlifeart #wildlifeillustration #illustration #fineart #traditionalart

Northern flicker watercolor

L.K. Elder @lkelderart.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Sonoran Moonrise 6x8” watercolor The Sonoran #desert is the only place in the world where #Saguaro #cactus grow naturally. It is the hottest desert in the United States. #watercolorart #traditionalart #landscapepainting #arizona #southwest #natureart #fineart #bsnm #artist #artofbluesky

Sonoran desert Arizona watercolor painting

L.K. Elder @lkelderart.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

My favorite #bird right now. #greatblueheron. They are seen as a symbol of strength, patience, and wisdom. I have the original and prints listed on #etsy. Link in bio. #herons #birdsofbluesky #fineart #traditionalart #watercolor #watercolorart #birdart #watercolorbirds #lkelderart #bsnm

Heron watercolor painting with green background

L.K. Elder @lkelderart.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Tufted #titmouse. I usually use hot pressed paper. Sometimes I use Arches cold pressed. I love the way backgrounds come out on cold pressed. However, I prefer hot for how much more detail I can get. 🤷🏻‍♀️ #birdsofbluesky #bsnm #fineart #watercolorart #birdpainting #birdlovers #birdwatching #birdart

Tufted titmouse painting

L.K. Elder @lkelderart.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

Great Plains #toad 6x6” Watercolor I have such a soft spot for toads, bufotoxin and all. 😉 😐 #animalart #wildlife #frogandtoad #amphibians #traditionalart #illustration #artist #watercolorart #watercolorillustration #frogs #wildelifrart #animalart #bsnm #lkelderart #painting #watercolorpainting

Toad and dandelion watercolor painting.

L.K. Elder @lkelderart.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

Bewick’s Wren 6x6” Watercolor on hot pressed paper. This was for a #birdpainting challenge. I remember not being that impressed with #wrens and just randomly picking one to paint (I was wrong, they’re cute.) #birdart #watercolorart #watercolor #animalart #wildlifeart #wildlife #birding #birds

Bewick’s Wren watercolor painting

L.K. Elder @lkelderart.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

Land of Enchantment- Endlessly inspiring! 😍

Reposted by L.K. Elder

N. S. Lund @ns-lund-art.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

Common crane, watercolour This was the first painting I ever did with the 3 pigment palette I now use: -Quinacridone red -Phthalo blue (green hue) & -Hansa yellow medium #art #watercolor #birdart #bird #crane #commoncrane #painting #watercolorpainting

Side view of the head and shoulders of a common crane, there's a green and yellow circle behind its head and leaves in the background

L.K. Elder @lkelderart.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

#blueskyartshow The Journey. When I think of a journey, I think of hummingbirds and migration. This is a ruby-throated hummingbird. Watercolor 6x9” #hummingbirds #birdartist #watercolorart #fineart #traditionalart #bsnm #birdsofbluesky #painting #artist #wildlife #birds #art #nature

Ruby throated hummingbird illustration

Reposted by L.K. Elder

Wilma McKenzie @willywildlife.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Short-eared Owl taken from my car on deserted road. #bird #owl #nature #raptor

L.K. Elder @lkelderart.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

Rocky Mountain Elk in Chamisa. I used lots of salt for texture throughout this piece. #elk #wildlife #rockymountains #watercolorart #highdesert #mountains #artofbluesky #fineart #wildlifeart #animals #wapiti #deer #painting #southwest #newmexico #colorado #arizona #utah #realism #artist

Rocky Mountain Elk watercolor painting

L.K. Elder @lkelderart.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

While I prefer traditional art, sometimes it’s not possible to paint. This Gila Monster was drawn with procreate in between spare moments within my day. (Like waiting/parked in the school pick up line or lunch breaks) #gilamonster #arizona #utah #newmexico #procreate #digitalillustration #wildlife

Gila Monster with cactus flowers illustration

L.K. Elder @lkelderart.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

Topaz on Yupo Synthetic “paper” Painting crystals/gemstones has become one of my favorite subjects! #topaz #watercolorart #newmexicoartist #gemstones #geology #watercolor #fineart #artist #realism

Topaz gemstone painting

L.K. Elder @lkelderart.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

Sandhill Cranes at Bosque Del Apache Wildlife Refuge. 6x8” Watercolor #sandhillcranes #wildlifepainting #watercolorist #newmexicoartist

L.K. Elder @lkelderart.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

What a beautiful, strange place. #newmexico #bistibadlands #southwestscenery #watercolor #landscapepainting #desertvibes I painted this watercolor on a 6x6" panel. Desert scenes are my favorite subjects to paint. Especially, those in New Mexico where I am from.