🎨 New Release: Miramont Castle – A Six-Foot Tribute to Manitou’s Iconic Landmark 🏰

I’m thrilled to announce the completion of my largest and most detailed painting to date: a six-foot wide original acrylic on canvas honoring the whimsical charm and rich history of Miramont Castle in Manitou Springs, Colorado.

This piece was a true labor of love—more than six months in the making, with over 100 hours spent painting each individual brick by hand. It was the only artwork I focused on during that time, and the result is a deeply detailed, storybook-like portrait of one of Manitou’s most beloved landmarks.

The original painting now lives with a wonderful family right here in Manitou Springs, where it will be enjoyed for generations to come.

🔍 Hidden Treasures Within the Painting:

  • 🟦 A blue jay coming in for landing

  • 🐿️ A curious cat stalking a squirrel

  • 🦌 A buck peeking around the castle corner

  • 🌺 Hummingbirds mid-flight

  • 🛡️ Plus a collection of Easter eggs—from a knight’s armor to mysterious window scenes, and even a subtle nod to the ghost of Emma Crawford…

🖼️ Now Available at manitoucreative.com/shop:

  • High-quality prints on paper, canvas, and metal

  • Limited-edition signed canvas prints (local pickup available)

  • Coming soon: 500-piece jigsaw puzzles featuring the full painting

🎥 Don’t miss the time-lapse video that captures the journey of this painting from blank canvas to completed masterpiece—watch closely to catch all the hidden details.

Thank you for your support and for being part of this creative journey. I hope this piece brings a little more color and wonder into your world.

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