Oh Be Joyful Gallery

Oh Be Joyful Gallery Oh Be Joyful Gallery offers a deep selection of museum quality artwork.

"If anything can save the world, I’d put my money on beauty. The great manifestation in the world in all its forms, from...
03/30/2026

"If anything can save the world, I’d put my money on beauty. The great manifestation in the world in all its forms, from the stars, to the vast night sky, to the oceans, to all the elements that we see and perceive. That is an awesome phenomenon that goes beyond description and words. If there's something that we want to call god, that's far greater than ourselves, I would say it was nature."
Doug Tompkins
Gouache by Nicholas Reti

We are pleased to introduce our newest artist, Maia Chavez Larkin, to the gallery. Her captivating piece, 'Whichever Way...
03/13/2026

We are pleased to introduce our newest artist, Maia Chavez Larkin, to the gallery. Her captivating piece, 'Whichever Way the Wind Blows', measuring 36x24, is a stunning oil and ink creation currently on display. Born into a family of artists, Maia was immersed in the art world from a young age. She honed her skills in architectural illustration at the New York School of Interior Design and has showcased her work in prestigious exhibitions, including Small Works, Great Wonders at the National Cowboy Museum and the National Western Stock Show. We invite you to visit us and experience her artistry firsthand. Our gallery is open daily from 11am to 7pm, excluding Tuesdays.

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We are delighted to introduce Julie T. Chapman, our newest artist, to the gallery. This Montana-based artist is renowned...
03/10/2026

We are delighted to introduce Julie T. Chapman, our newest artist, to the gallery. This Montana-based artist is renowned for her profound appreciation of the modern American West, as reflected in her captivating depictions of its wildlife, horses, cowgirls, and cowboys. Her innovative, fragmented style yields unpredictable yet deeply satisfying results. We invite you to visit our gallery at 409 3rd Street to experience her mesmerizing work, open daily from 11am to 7pm, excluding Tuesdays.
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We are delighted to introduce our newest artist, David Frederick Riley, whose stunning piece, 'Open Range', is now on di...
03/06/2026

We are delighted to introduce our newest artist, David Frederick Riley, whose stunning piece, 'Open Range', is now on display. This 48x48 oil painting showcases his evolution from traditional portrait painter to contemporary artist, blending emotional expression with technical skill. His work is now gracing our walls, and we invite you to visit us daily from 11am to 7pm, excluding Tuesdays.
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“About Process” strives to unveil the inspiration and the individual behind the art. Artists were asked to submit both a...
02/19/2026

“About Process” strives to unveil the inspiration and the individual behind the art. Artists were asked to submit both a final work and a process piece, accompanied by a personal reflection on their method and an inspirational quote. We hope you enjoy this revealing look at the divergent journeys that lead to a finished work of art.

Taylor Crisp
"Last Light at Calico" 24x24 Oil
"Last Light at Calico" 5x5 Gouache

From the gouache study, I was able to work out the overall impact of the large shadow on the mountain. This shape was what first drew me to stop on the side of the road to take photos as the sun was going down near the ghost town of Calico. When I was moving into the larger oil piece, I tried to maintain the impact of the shadow on the overall composition, while developing or paring back certain parts of the mountain. I then added a bit of foreground interest, based on a few other photos I took in the area. The gouache is a more accurate representation of what I saw, so it was a useful tool to get that out of my system and move on to a more invented landscape inspired by the feeling I had while in the location.

Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away.
-Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

“About Process” strives to unveil the inspiration and the individual behind the art. Artists were asked to submit both a...
02/18/2026

“About Process” strives to unveil the inspiration and the individual behind the art. Artists were asked to submit both a final work and a process piece, accompanied by a personal reflection on their method and an inspirational quote. We hope you enjoy this revealing look at the divergent journeys that lead to a finished work of art.

Douglas Atwill, "Afternoon Clouds with Mesa" 24x24 Acrylic
Katherine Homes "Desert + Rainstorm" 18x24 Watercolor and Ink

Earth Colors Two

The West, in general,
and New Mexico, in particular,
is the natural home of
the earth colors,
the Siennas,
the Umbers, and the Oxides,
like a trio of
ruling families,
proud of their lineage,
where the Sienna cousins have married
into the Umbers,
Oxide uncles have tarried with
Sienna nieces,
and attractive, older great-aunts
from the
many-branched
Umbers
have had the
pick of the lot.

-Douglas Atwill

“About Process” strives to unveil the inspiration and the individual behind the art. Artists were asked to submit both a...
02/17/2026

“About Process” strives to unveil the inspiration and the individual behind the art. Artists were asked to submit both a final work and a process piece, accompanied by a personal reflection on their method and an inspirational quote. We hope you enjoy this revealing look at the divergent journeys that lead to a finished work of art.

This piece, by Dave Santillanes, titled: "Edge of Paradise" 40x54 Oil he states, "My smaller study is a plein air painting done on location along the Slate River looking west towards Paradise Divide. Studying from life allows me not only to develop a more realistic rendering of light and atmosphere but it’s where the “story” develops. During those 2 hours things happen in the scene that may not have revealed themselves in mere passing. Maybe it’s changes in the weather or maybe it’s something more obvious like a cowboy moving cattle through the scene."

Without atmosphere, painting is nothing.
-Rembrandt

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Have you ever wanted to get started painting in gouache? The gallery is now offering gouache kits modeled after Nicholas...
12/22/2025

Have you ever wanted to get started painting in gouache? The gallery is now offering gouache kits modeled after Nicholas Reti's signature palette/set up for outdoor painting!
Got an artist in your life? Get this started with this! You can find it on our website, available now.
https://www.ohbejoyfulgallery.com/art/gouache-kit-by-nicholas-reti
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Nicholas Reti "Tomichi Reds" 2" x 3" gouache on paper🎨🎨🎨
12/22/2025

Nicholas Reti "Tomichi Reds" 2" x 3" gouache on paper
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SOLD! Nicholas Reti "With her Head Above the Clouds" 10x12 oil🎨🎨🎨
12/20/2025

SOLD! Nicholas Reti "With her Head Above the Clouds" 10x12 oil
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Amazing what a pen and some gouache can do in the hands of one Nicholas Reti. "Snowpocalypse on Elk" 2" x 3" gouache on ...
12/19/2025

Amazing what a pen and some gouache can do in the hands of one Nicholas Reti.
"Snowpocalypse on Elk" 2" x 3" gouache on paper.
Is there anything more reminiscent of the quintessential winter day in Crested Butte? Somebody scoop this gem up before it's too late!
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Crested Butte, CO

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Monday 11am - 7pm
Tuesday 11am - 7pm
Wednesday 11am - 7pm
Thursday 11am - 7pm
Friday 11am - 7pm
Saturday 11am - 7pm
Sunday 11am - 7pm

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(970) 349-5936

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