Colorado artist Topher Straus: paintings of Colorado

Colorado

Topher Straus is a Colorado artist, born in Denver and working from Golden. He paints the state he grew up in: the ski towns of Vail, Beaver Creek, Aspen, Breckenridge, Telluride, Crested Butte, Winter Park and Steamboat, the Maroon Bells, Rocky Mountain National Park, Red Rocks and Denver itself.

See the Colorado paintingsSee the work in Colorado
Vail Lights by Topher Straus: glowing village lights sit below snowy slopes in Vail, Colorado, at night.
Vail Lights, Vail, Colorado
Colorado, a film by Topher Straus: out in the place, then the Colorado paintings that came from it (45 s, no narration).
“I'm a multi-generational native of Colorado - I grew up here in Denver - it's my hometown.”

TOPHER STRAUS, ON DENVER, NIGHT

Colorado paintings by Topher Straus

A selection from across the state. Each comes in several sizes on museum-grade aluminum; every town page below holds the full set.

Maroon Bells by Topher Straus: maroon Bells near Aspen, Colorado, rise beneath a starry sky, reflected in an alpine lake amid autumn color.Maroon Bellsfrom $11,900The Maroon Bells outside Aspen30 × 60 in to 45 × 90 inThe 45 × 90 in and 30 × 60 in editions have sold.Telluride by Topher Straus: towering cliffs frame the mountain town of Telluride, Colorado.Telluridefrom $6,500The box canyon of Telluride30 × 60 in to 45 × 90 inThe 45 × 90 in edition of 1 has sold.Vail Lights by Topher Straus: glowing village lights sit below snowy slopes in Vail, Colorado, at night.Vail Lightsfrom $6,500Vail Village at night30 × 60 in to 45 × 90 inThe 45 × 90 in edition of 1 has sold.Rocky Mountain National Park by Topher Straus: striped peaks under a starry sky rise above autumn aspens in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado.Rocky Mountain National Parkfrom $6,500Rocky Mountain National Park30 × 60 in to 45 × 90 inThe 45 × 90 in edition of 1 has sold.Breckenridge by Topher Straus: snow-covered Breckenridge beneath the Colorado Rockies in a vivid mountain-town landscape.Breckenridgefrom $5,500The historic town of Breckenridge30 × 60 in to 45 × 90 inThe 45 × 90 in edition of 1 has sold.Aspen Lights by Topher Straus: aspen, Colorado, glows with town lights beneath snow-covered peaks at night.Aspen Lightsfrom $5,500Aspen beneath Aspen Mountain at night30 × 60 in to 45 × 90 inThe 45 × 90 in edition of 1 has sold.Legendary by Topher Straus: golden ski tracks lead into Vail's Back Bowls in Colorado beneath a glowing sun and a trail sign.Legendaryfrom $5,500The Back Bowls of Vail30 × 60 in to 42 × 84 inSnoasis by Topher Straus: colorful tribute to Winter Park’s ski history, with mountain slopes, music, and vibrant movement.Snoasisfrom $5,500The Snoasis lodge at Winter Park30 × 60 in to 45 × 90 inThe 45 × 90 in edition of 1 has sold.Denver, Night by Topher Straus: the Denver, Colorado, skyline at night, its towers in vivid neon color.Denver, Nightfrom $5,500Denver’s skyline at night30 × 60 in to 60 × 120 inSteamboat by Topher Straus: snow-covered peaks and Western character in a colorful landscape of Steamboat Springs, Colorado.Steamboatfrom $5,500Steamboat Springs30 × 60 in to 42 × 84 inBliss by Topher Straus: bliss by Topher Straus: a snow-covered road winding past aspens and striped hills at Beaver Creek, Colorado.Blissfrom $5,500Beaver Creek30 × 60 in to 42 × 84 inCrested Butte Alpenglow by Topher Straus: snowy Crested Butte, Colorado, glows purple beneath a vivid orange alpenglow sky.Crested Butte Alpenglowfrom $5,500Mount Crested Butte at alpenglow30 × 60 in to 42 × 84 in

See all Colorado paintingsAbout Topher Straus

Where each painting stands

Every Colorado town and park Topher paints has its own page.

Vail and Beaver Creek

Vail · Beaver Creek

Aspen and Snowmass

Aspen · Snowmass · Maroon Bells

Summit County and beyond

Breckenridge · Winter Park

The San Juans and Gunnison

Telluride · Crested Butte

About painting Colorado

Colorado holds more than fifty peaks above 14,000 feet, four national parks and ski towns from Steamboat to Telluride. Topher was born in Denver and works from his studio in Golden, at the foot of the Front Range.

See the work in Colorado

Vail International Gallery

Vail International Gallery represents Topher in Vail.
100 East Meadow Drive, Suite 17, Vail, Colorado 81657
(970) 476-2525

Topher at Vail International Gallery

RA Modern, Crested Butte

RA Modern represents Topher in Crested Butte.
(970) 251-5502

Topher at RA Modern

Uptripping, Winter Park

Uptripping represents Topher in Winter Park.
78878 US-40, Winter Park, Colorado 80482

Topher at Uptripping

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

Is Topher Straus a Colorado artist?

Yes. Topher was born in Denver and works from Golden. He paints Colorado’s ski towns, national parks and cities.

Where can I see his work in Colorado?

Vail International Gallery in Vail, RA Modern in Crested Butte and Uptripping in Winter Park represent Topher. He also arranges private viewings at his studio.

Which Colorado towns has he painted?

Vail, Beaver Creek, Aspen, Snowmass, Breckenridge, Telluride, Crested Butte, Winter Park, Steamboat Springs, Denver, Golden and Boulder, plus the Maroon Bells and Rocky Mountain National Park.

Can you help with installation?

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

How much does a Colorado painting by Topher Straus cost?

Colorado paintings start at $5,500 for a 30 × 60 in edition and run to $48,900 for a 60 × 120 in edition of 1. The most chosen size, 30 × 60 in, is $5,500 to $6,500. Each painting’s page shows which editions remain.

Which size suits a Colorado 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.

Maroon Bells by Topher Straus: maroon Bells near Aspen, Colorado, rise beneath a starry sky, reflected in an alpine lake amid autumn color.

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