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Kira Mountjoy-Pepka Fine Art @kiramp.com · 6d

Here's an oldie but a goodie - "Griffith Observatory" 24x20" plein air oil on canvas, painted in Griffith Park in Los Angeles. @griffithobserv.bsky.social

#california #californiaart #socal

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Kira Mountjoy-Pepka Fine Art @kiramp.com · 8d

“Morning on Michigan Ave” 14x11” plein air oil sketch. Almost done with painting the Chicago skyline from Lincoln Park / Lake Michigan, now working on the interior of the city!

As usual, my primary interest is of color and color harmonies.

#Interiordecorating #chicagoart #oilpainting

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Kira Mountjoy-Pepka Fine Art @kiramp.com · 12d

THE view!

Kira Mountjoy-Pepka Fine Art @kiramp.com · 12d

Nice one from the botanical garden last month.

#oilpainting #pleinair #painting

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Kira Mountjoy-Pepka Fine Art @kiramp.com · 13d

"Popsicle Stand" 11x14" oil on canvas. This plein air sketch again looking down the Chicago skyline is all about the warm kaleidoscope of colors of these beautiful buildings in the morning sun.

#goldcoast #chicago #lincolnpark

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Kira Mountjoy-Pepka Fine Art @kiramp.com · 13d

Thank you, it really is!

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Kira Mountjoy-Pepka Fine Art @kiramp.com · 14d

“Overcast on Lake Shore Drive” 14x11” oil on canvas. I might have one more painting of the Chicago skyline left in me before the season ends. It’s been a great run!

#chicago #oilpainting #investment

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Kira Mountjoy-Pepka Fine Art @kiramp.com · 22d

Can’t get enough of this view! #chicago #chicagoskyline #goldcoast

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Kira Mountjoy-Pepka Fine Art @kiramp.com · Sep 23

“Late Afternoon on the Pond” 22x28” oil on canvas. Three afternoons at the Toledo Botanical Garden. A small trail loops around the edge of the pond, and I heard frogs plopping and fish darting the entire time - lovely!

#oilpainting #pleinairpainter #impressionism

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Kira Mountjoy-Pepka Fine Art @kiramp.com · Sep 2

"Mighty Maumee" 12x24" plein air oil sketch. Looking at the Anthony Wayne Bridge on the Maumee River in International Park in Toledo.

#pleinair #toledooh #contemporaryart

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Kira Mountjoy-Pepka Fine Art @kiramp.com · Aug 14

“At the Lake” 15x30” oil sketch on canvas. Huge kudos to the two gals who held their umbrella in place when it broke two minutes after I started this painting until I could quickly capture it. Thank you, gals!

#chicagobeach #lakemichigan #contemporaryart

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Kira Mountjoy-Pepka Fine Art @kiramp.com · Aug 4

“View from Sara’s Window” 24x12” oil on canvas. In addition to brand new baby there’s been an unusual amount of rain and terrible air pollution, which I am particularly sensitive to. So here’s a “plein air” piece painted from a comfortable window!

#allaprima #weather #chicago

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Kira Mountjoy-Pepka Fine Art @kiramp.com · Jul 27

It’s been all hands on deck with new baby but I am glad I got a chance to see the new @artinstitutechi.bsky.social special exhibit on Caillebotte! This exhibit is a can’t-miss if you have any interest in the Impressionists.

#chicago #impressionism #paintings

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Kira Mountjoy-Pepka Fine Art @kiramp.com · Jul 17

My niece arrived this week! Welcome, little Noor!

#babies #evanston #happy

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Kira Mountjoy-Pepka Fine Art @kiramp.com · Jul 9

“Theater on the Lake” 14x18” oil on canvas.

This was one of those pieces that was utterly effortless. Some paintings you are fighting every step of the way, but this one was a dream, and one of my new favorites. I hope you like it as much as I do.

#lincolnpark #lakemichigan #chicago

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Kira Mountjoy-Pepka Fine Art @kiramp.com · Jul 8

“Morning at Arrington Lagoon” 14x18” plein air oil sketch. 2.5 hours at Dawes Park in Evanston, IL. I loved the deep morning shadows but do not love the biting flies that keep attacking me all around Chicagoland! Any advice?

#chicago #evanston #pleinair

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Kira Mountjoy-Pepka Fine Art @kiramp.com · Jul 2

Plein air painting process, Chicago-style! Crazy day at the lake.

#lincolnpark #pleinairpainting #contemporaryoilpainting #chicagoskyline

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Kira Mountjoy-Pepka Fine Art @kiramp.com · Jun 29

Another amazing morning at #lincolnpark!

#chicagoart #pleinair #oiloncanvas

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Kira Mountjoy-Pepka Fine Art @kiramp.com · Jun 22

@cbschicago.bsky.social Thank you for the nice video of me painting on the Chicago waterfront!

www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news...

#chicagoart #pleinair #contemporaryart

Chicagoans flock to city's beaches to beat the extreme heat

The lakefront was crowded, and so were public pools, as crowds headed out to keep cool by taking a dip anywhere they could.

www.cbsnews.com

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Reposted by Kira Mountjoy-Pepka Fine Art

CBS News Chicago @cbschicago.bsky.social · Jun 21

The lakefront was crowded, and so were public pools, as crowds headed out to keep cool by taking a dip anywhere they could.

Chicagoans flock to city's beaches to beat the extreme heat

The lakefront was crowded, and so were public pools, as crowds headed out to keep cool by taking a dip anywhere they could.

www.cbsnews.com

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Kira Mountjoy-Pepka Fine Art @kiramp.com · Jun 22

Thank you for the nice interview while I was painting, @cbschicago.bsky.social ! It was lovely to be out there before it got TOO hot.

Kira Mountjoy-Pepka Fine Art @kiramp.com · Jun 22

@nytimes.com Thank you for the cover photo of your story on the heat in Chicago! I definitely was packed up by noon!

www.nytimes.com/2025/06/21/u...

#chicago #chicagoart #chicagoartist

Midwest Cities Bake as Heat Wave Blankets the Central U.S.

www.nytimes.com

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Kira Mountjoy-Pepka Fine Art @kiramp.com · Jun 18

"Gold Coast" - 24x36" oil on canvas. Brilliant sunny morning(s) in Lincoln Park looking out at the Chicago skyline. It was very interesting finding ways to capture the magnitude of this view. I'll be painting more of Lincoln Park later this month.

#chicagoart #goldcoast #lincolnpark #chicagoskyline

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Kira Mountjoy-Pepka Fine Art @kiramp.com · Jun 17

I'll share the finished painting of Chicago's Gold Coast / the Chicago skyline tomorrow. I never have a better time than when I am painting in Lincoln Park!

#chicagoart #goldcoast #chicagoskyline #lincolnpark

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Kira Mountjoy-Pepka Fine Art @kiramp.com · Jun 17

"Time for Soup!" 24x36" oil on canvas

#contemporaryrealism #oiloncanvas #stilllifeoil

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