Peace Now

“Peace. Now.” Sometimes peace is subtly in the background. And sometimes we need a bold reminder that there are others who desire to have peace now - just like we do. May peace find all of our hearts.

24 x 24 acrylic painting on canvas.

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Iris, it's Love

“Iris, it’s Love” was a fun experiment with chartreuse green and shades of violet. The iris is one of my favorite flowers. It symbolizes faith, courage, valor, hope and wisdom.

20 x 20 acrylic painting on canvas with palette knife.

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Feisty Girl

“Feisty Girl” is a fun experiment painting an abstract golden hour. This painting was inspired by my many drives along M22 in northern Michigan.

16 x 12 acrylic painting with palette knife on cradled gesso board.

BH1

“BH2” was inspired by this person’s happy place; sunset over Bay Harbor, Michigan. I painted this piece as a birthday present for a very special person and I hope he enjoys it for many years to come.

20 x 20 acrylic painting on canvas with palette knife.

BH2

“BH2” was inspired by this person’s happy place; Bay Harbor, Michigan. I painted this piece as a birthday present for a very special person and I hope he enjoys it for many years to come.

20 x 20 acrylic painting on canvas with palette knife.

Bluff

Northern Michigan holds a special place in my heart. “Bluff” captures the brilliant turquoise and blue waters of Lake Michigan from a sand dune overlook. When I climbed to the top of this point after navigating the contrasting darkness of a heavily wooded trail, it took my breath away. You can’t hear the water from this elevation. You can only see the sparkling waves and hear the wind sweeping through the trees. It is so peaceful. Whenever I need to become calm, I picture this scene in my mind.

24 x 24 acrylic painting on canvas with palette knife.

This piece is available for purchase. Please inquire for pricing.

Wild Sunflower

“Wild Sunflower” captures a sunflower dancing in the late summer wind. When I think of the summer season in the Midwest, I think of sunflowers. They are such bold beauties and hold happy memories for me.

24 x 24 acrylic painting on canvas with palette knife.

Dusk

Little Miss Sunshine

Some days I look at all the paint colors I have and just go for it! I wanted to create a piece that reminds me that summer on the water is never too far away. That happy feeling of the freedom of summer is expressed through “Little Miss Sunshine.”

20 x 20 acrylic painting on canvas with palette knife.

Shelter in Place

I was inspired to paint “Shelter in Place” at the beginning of the COVID-19 Pandemic. I had so much uncertainty, fear and a desire to protect myself and my family. During the mandatory lockdown in Ohio, I felt like the only place we were truly safe and could feel comforted was at home, in our little nest. The chaos of the outside world is swirling around the calm center of the nest that is keeping us safe. My hope is that everyone can find comfort in their own nests until we can be together again.

24 x 24 acrylic painting on canvas with palette knife.

Storm

I don’t often paint moody scenes but I was inspired to do so after witnessing an approaching storm on the water. What I appreciated most about this scene was that even with those ominous clouds and darkness rolling in, the light remained - blindingly so. I was witnessing a fight between the light and the darkness. May we all keep our light blindingly bright in the face of a storm.

20 x 20 acrylic painting on canvas with palette knife.

Sun Dance

My client asked me to paint this scene that is meaningful to her. She has spent many years with her family vacationing on Kiawah Island, South Carolina and wanted a piece to reflect her fond memories. The scene is based on a photo but I really wanted to play up the sky with bold color and movement. It suggests the feelings of play with relaxation which is just what we desire from our vacations with family.

Private commission. 20 x 16 acrylic painting on canvas with palette knife.

Home Sweet Home Charity Series

I created this series of 12x12 acrylic paintings to raise funds and awareness for one of my favorite Northwest Ohio-based charities; Leading Families Home. They are the experts in creating Home Sweet Home for families in the Toledo, Ohio area. This non-profit organization can use our help now, more than ever, to continue providing secure housing and relief for families.

Thank you to my collectors for helping me raise $500 for this worthy and necessary cause.

Five 12 x 12 acrylic paintings on canvas.

Rise

Triptych; acrylic painting on canvas with palette knife. Consisting of three 36 x 24 canvases, this piece holds personal meaning for me. “Rise” will be displayed in the breast cancer patient room of a physician’s office in Sylvania, Ohio.

Just as the bold sun bursts through the darkness, so do our warriors who rise, battle and win against breast cancer. I am inspired by the strength and fortitude these brave survivors hold. I hope to gift forward that inspiration not only to the patients who continue their battle but also to their families who rise with them.

In memory of Colleen E. Roesner

Sunburst

Diptych; acrylic painting on canvas with palette knife. Each canvas measures 24 x 24. Sunburst represents summertime’s break of day and the anticipation of creating sun-filled memories. Commissioned art. © 2019 Anne Alfaro Urfer. All rights reserved.

Celestial

Diptych; abstract acrylic painting on canvas. Each canvas measures 24 x 24. My client’s reaction to seeing this painting was that she felt like it was a scene underwater. This is what I love about abstract art. The observer determines the subject and what it means. When I step back, I see a celestial sky of color. Commissioned art. © 2019 Anne Alfaro Urfer. All rights reserved.

Sundance

Diptych; acrylic painting on canvas with palette knife. Each canvas measures 24 x 24. Sundance is an abstract celebration of light and color reflections on the water. Commissioned art. © 2019 Anne Alfaro Urfer. All rights reserved.

Wild

Diptych; acrylic on canvas with palette knife. Each canvas measures 24 x 24. This imaginary bright wild flower field exists in my mind. I wanted to put it down on canvas to share it. Commissioned art. © 2019 Anne Alfaro Urfer. All rights reserved.

Happy

Glow

Diptych; acrylic semi-abstract painting on canvas. Each canvas measures 24 x 24. This soft world is where bold colors contrast and light glows on the water’s surface. Commissioned art. © 2019 Anne Alfaro Urfer. All rights reserved.

Sea Glass

Reflection

Memory

Change

“Change” is a series of abstract paintings. Created to symbolize the different types of changes that occur in life and business; some are slow and evolving while others are bold and disruptive. These paintings are part of a larger project that melds fine art with digital design. © 2019 Anne Alfaro Urfer. All rights reserved.

Joy

Sunrise Sunset

Iris

Grand

Calm

Northern Waters

Peace, Baby

Sometimes the world can get a little crazy and we all just need a little “Peace, Baby.” We can bring all the colors of ourselves together to unite in peace. I have faith.

12 x 12 acrylic painting on canvas with palette knife.