Boulder, Colorado paintings by Topher Straus

Boulder, Colorado

Colorado artist Topher Straus paints the Flatirons above Boulder: the slabs rising over pine forest and snow beside a yellow sun, and a single Flatiron faceted like a gem against a deep blue sky.

Boulder by Topher Straus: the Flatirons rise above pine forest and snow in Boulder, Colorado, a yellow sun at their shoulder.
Boulder, Boulder, Colorado
“There’s a magic in Colorado’s alpine towns that I will never stop chasing. This piece feels like a jewel glinting in fresh snow under a starry sky.”

TOPHER STRAUS, ON COLORADO GEM

The Boulder paintings

Two paintings of the Flatirons.

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Where each painting stands

Both paintings begin with the Flatirons above town.

The Flatirons

The slabs above pine forest and snow, a yellow sun at their shoulder, in Boulder.

One Flatiron

A single Flatiron faceted like a jewel in Colorado Gem.

About the Flatirons

The Flatirons are tilted slabs of Fountain Formation sandstone, laid down roughly 290 million years ago and pushed up on edge when the Rockies rose. They stand above Chautauqua Park on the city’s open space, the backdrop to almost every view of Boulder.

See the work near Boulder

The studio in Golden

Topher’s studio is in Golden, about twenty miles south of Boulder. Collectors can see work there by appointment.

A private viewing

Topher arranges private viewings for collectors, at his studio in Golden, Colorado or by appointment.

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Sizes, editions and how each painting is made: collecting a Topher Straus painting.

Questions collectors ask

Which painting feels most like Boulder?

Boulder for the Flatirons above the forest; Colorado Gem for a single Flatiron as a jewel.

Can you help with installation?

Yes. Across Colorado, we can refer you to installation specialists we trust.

How much does a Boulder painting by Topher Straus cost?

Boulder paintings start at $5,500 for a 30 × 60 in edition and run to $25,000 for a 45 × 90 in edition of 1. The most chosen size, 30 × 60 in, is $5,500. Each painting’s page shows which editions remain.

Which size suits a Boulder home?

For a great room or a double-height wall, 42 × 84 in or 36 × 72 in holds the space; above a fireplace or a sofa, 30 × 60 in usually fits. Send a photograph of the wall and Topher will tell you which size works.

Do you work with interior designers and architects?

Yes. Designers and architects can send plans or wall photos for sizing and placement, arrange a private viewing, and get help with installation.

Can I see a Boulder painting in person?

Yes. Topher arranges private viewings at his studio in Golden, Colorado, and can tell you which of his galleries has the painting on its walls.

Colorado Gem by Topher Straus: one of the Flatirons in Boulder, Colorado, faceted in rose, green and gray against a deep blue sky.

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