Jane Eyre. Wuthering Heights. The Tenant of Wildfell Hall. Each of these books, penned separately by the three Brontë sisters, touched, inspired and even terrified me -- eventually prompting a visit to their former home in Haworth, England, and the birth of my oil painting for others. This painting, Heather on the Moors in Brontë Country, Yorkshire, England, is a tribute to the power and insight of the words penned by Charlotte, Emily and Anne, who lived much of their lives in the Haworth Parsonage in Yorkshire. I painted it for a friend who shares an appreciation of 19th century British literature. (She's actually the one who inadvertently steered me toward painting for others, after she asked if she could buy a different painting I made of Brontë Country -- a shocking surprise). This piece depicts the purple heather flowers, an old farmhouse, a traditional stone wall, and the distant hills and dales. It is nostalgic, simple and serene. I visited this beautiful moor country on a literary pilgrimage with my oldest daughter, then eight, a few years ago. Just arriving in the area gave me goosebumps and nearly brought me to tears. (I'm admittedly a bit sappy!) We toured the Brontë's home in Haworth, walked around the school where the sisters taught, ate a meal in the nearest pub (which was once a morgue!), and most nostalgic: We went for a walk amidst the heather on the moors. With my level of personal bliss, one would have thought I had met the authors themselves! "We know that God is everywhere; but certainly we feel His presence most when His works are on the grandest scale spread before us ..." -- Charlotte Brontë in Jane Eyre, chapter XXVIII Here are a few photos we captured from Brontë Country -- if you've read any of the Brontë's books or other literature that talks of the moors, you may particularly appreciate the heather in bloom under an overcast sky: We took home a few souvenirs, including beautifully bound copies of the three mentioned books and an idea to replicate a display of hair locks from each family member. (The bottom left photo is my daughter looking at the Brontë family's hair locks, and the bottom right photo is our family's version hanging in our living room.) Prints and blank folding greeting cards of this painting are available at Etsy.

The tradition of the Long Blue Line is the legacy of all who have faced the challenge and ultimately graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado. In this painting, a long blue line stretches along the ground under USAFA from left to right. It is a picture of the long, adrudous journey faced by all who persevered through the great opportunity of the Academy, set at the beautiful foothills of the Rocky Mountains. “Long Blue Line" oil on gallery wrap canvas by Glory Paulson 18” x 24” x 1.25” ©2024 The Long Blue Line began with the first graduating class in 1959 and includes roughly 60,000 graduates, including many great military heroes, businessmen, astronauts, athletes, politicians, and the like. Graduates looking to connect with their roots in the Long Blue Line can visit the United States Air Force Academy Association of Graduates to see how they can plug in with fellow alumni. // Original USAFA artwork and gifts available at https://www.glorypaulsonfineart.com/usafa?Category=Original%2520Paintings #usafa #longblueline #colorado

There’s nothing like a piece of original artwork to commemorate and remember a special place or event, especially the U.S. Air Force Academy. This painting, “Pike’s Peak and the Air Force Academy,” simply highlights the cadet area below a distant Pike’s Peak, turned purple in the distant, cloudy sunset. This painting is on gallery wrap canvas, painted around the edges. It can be framed or not. Whether you are a tourist looking for a classic keepsake or have connections to USAFA, a fine oil painting of the beautiful Rocky Mountains at Colorado Springs is a perfect momento. It's also a perfect gift for a graduate. https://www.glorypaulsonfineart.com/original-oil-paintings “Pike’s Peak and the Air Force Academy" oil on gallery wrap canvas by Glory Paulson 11” x 14” x 1.5” ©2024 #usafa #pikespeak #colorado #coloradosprings

Glory Paulson paints commissions of landscape, human portraits, horse portraits, architecture, still life, and the like. Reach out if you are interested. Commission an Oil Painting Commission Me Everything is pristine -- and exquisite! I absolutely love seeing all the texture and dimension and am wondering what I can commission you for next. So professional. It feels very special and high quality. Julia, MN Process > Landscapes > Portraits > Horses > Architecture > Pricing > Process Am I a Good Fit for You? It has been a privilege to work with several clients on commissioned works over the years. Almost every situation was a great joy of collaboration, trust, and discovery. If you've looked at my body of work and would like me to create something for you, please reach out ! for price quote, send the following: Landscapes Landscapes are my specialty and make up the majority of my body of work -- they are always a delight to create! Below are a few commissions in my repertoire. Most of them are based on photos provided by clients, but I can also create landscapes based on inspiration images. If you find you like to change your mind frequently or are not quite sure what you want, a reference photo and specific style references are required. Love Grows in the Forest 11" x 14" x 1.5" oil on gallery wrap canvas Commissioned Work in Progress 16" x 20" oil on gallery wrap canvas Sanctuary Pointe View 10" x 10" oil on wood Portraits I love exploring traditional portraiture! If interested in commissioning me for a human portrait , please get in touch! Please note, I paint portraits solely from photos provided by the client; the photo must be under ownership by the client and/or free of copyright. I can also potentially take photos of the subject for an additional fee. Horse Portraits I offer animal and horse portraits as well -- face or full body, with or without a rider. Reach out for more information. Architecture & Buildings Painting buildings is a particularly challenging and rewarding endeavor. I recently enjoyed the privilege of painting four architecture commissions for the U.S. Air Force Academy Association of Graduates and Foundation, completed in July 2025. They rewarded their most generous donors with paintings of the buildings they helped fund. The fourth painting is set to unveil next summer. Kucera Legacy Center 18" x 24" oil on linen Wecker Hall 18" x 24" oil on linen Madera Cyber Innovation Center 18" x 24" oil on linen Pricing Commission pricing typically runs 1.5 to 6x higher than my basic landscape artwork at that size, depending on subject, complexity, and detail. Basic landscapes are the simplest, with details like buildings, animals, and faces being more costly. Please contact me with questions. I would be honored to hear from you. Below are the basic price guidelines, current as of August 2025. Please let me know if you are interested in different dimensions. Reach out if you are interested -- I'd love to hear from you! GloryPaulsonFineArt@gmail.com > Process Landscapes Portraits Architecture Pricing Horses

Colorado Artist Glory Paulson developed her love of classic art through travel, the study of history, and visiting museums. A hobby grew into a passion to produce traditional, classic oil paintings. Hi there! I'm Glory, a self-taught American oil painter, living and creating most of my paintings on a ridge in the Rocky Mountain foothills of Larkspur, Colorado. A 2002 Air Force Academy graduate and former Air Force Public Affairs Officer, I'm now a veteran, military spouse, mother of four (and part-time homeschooler), and fine artist privileged to have offered my artwork for sale since 2020. I capture landscapes that highlight the surrounding beauty of the Palmer Divide, the Air Force Academy, Colorado, and beyond. I also enjoy commissions, portraiture, and traditional still life highlighting the simple things in life. ABOVE: I'M PAINTING PLEIN AIR AT THE PACIFIC OCEAN AND THE FOOT OF HUMBUG MOUNTAIN, PORT ORFORD, OREGON (2022). TRADITIONAL OIL PAINTS To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. I use traditional, slow-curing oil paints, mostly on natural surfaces of linen, cotton, and wood. I also use modern products and materials where they facilitate my work. Using the old paints, I enjoy carrying on the legacy of the early oil painters and feel connected to the heritage of humanity past with its traditions, culture, and craftsmanship. In a sense, it is a reminder that age-old wisdom and beauty can help ground and guide us into the future, in a world increasingly governed by prescribed thought and idealization of technology. I believe individual liberty is an essential element to a society where people can live beautifully. I still cherish the oath I once took to "support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic." Creating traditional art is one way I promote a culture embracing the classic ideals of beauty, goodness, wisdom, and a love of truth. It's also a lot of fun! LOVE OF NATURE & OLD ART ABOVE: MY FOUR CHILDREN DOING ART STUDY AT THE DENVER ART MUSEUM WITH ME (2021). Painting began as a hobby in my youth, and a childhood spent canoeing, camping, and playing amongst the lakes, rivers, and forests of Minnesota developed in me a love of nature. A former distance runner, the fondest memories I have travelling all over the country and the world are from the scenery enjoyed while running. In my children's early years, we homeschooled and enjoyed weekly art study of the Master artists. We also frequented the fine art museums in D.C., Dayton, Cincinnati, and Denver. A close-up appreciation of the Masters has always inspired and informed my taste. AIR FORCE VETERAN & MILITARY SPOUSE I graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy in 2002, where I studied political science and French. I was in squadrons 32 and 10 and ran varsity Cross Country and Track. I also served as a Group Honor Chair, did Airborne with the Army, and enjoyed language immersion in France. Forever grateful for my experience at USAFA, I idealize the virtues of duty, honor, character, integrity, and a love for my country. It is my great privilege and joy to offer the Long Blue Line Collection to remember and honor this beautiful, powerful place. After commissioning, I served as an Air Force Public Affairs Officer, first at RAF Mildenhall in England then at Ellsworth AFB, South Dakota. My last day in the Air Force was also the day I wed my husband, whom I met when we both ran Cross Country and Track at USAFA. He is still active duty and is able to run 50-mile races -- I should start listening to his advice on injury prevention. Now blessed with four amazing children, we've relocated several times, owned a couple farms, and have supported a couple long deployments to remote Afghanistan. ABOVE: MY HUSBAND, FOUR CHILDREN, AND ME IN SOUTHWEST COLORADO (2021). INSPIRED BY TRAVEL ABOVE: A TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE IN FRONT OF LEVENS HALL, CUMBRIA, ENGLAND (2016) -- I HIGHLY RECOMMEND! Global travel of earlier days instilled in me a great appreciation of Old World beauty, art, and charm. The colors, textures and aromas of the ancient and classic world forever changed me, with India, Haiti, Mexico, Israel, and France awakening my senses in my earlier life . While active duty, I first served 3 years in England and loved living and working amongst the British , though several of my closest friends happened to be from South Africa. As if the regions of Great Britain weren't glorious enough, the architecture, history, culture, and landscape of all Europe was literally a tiny flight away. I parasailed, spelunked, and cycled through Switzerland; explored my way through Norway; rode the train and ate through Italy; hiked through Germany; walked through Belgium; walked A LOT through Israel; and explored all over France (a favorite memory being caught by the tide and having to return on my run through a spiky, hilly forest). In my work capacity, I also spent time in Germany, Poland, and South Korea. I have such beautiful memories meeting and working with wonderful people, traveling over old roads, and eating native food. After becoming a civilian, my husband and I enjoyed a babymoon to Israel where my first unborn child got to trek up Masada, float in the Dead Sea, and drive a car all over the country. Everywhere I've travelled, I've been inspired by the great people, food, beauty, and history, and I credit the experience of traveling with developing my love of traditional oil painting . HOBBY TO BUSINESS Painting began for me in childhood -- for pleasure, gifts and my own decor. I bought my first oil paints as a lieutenant in England, but they confounded me, and I didn't pull them out again for almost 15 years -- and they were as good as new! I enjoyed experimenting and playing with them to create whatever struck my fancy. Soon after, a friend asked if she could purchase one of my paintings, then a professional artist friend asked if I'd paint her something, and voila! my painting career officially began. I've since grown to enjoy offering my work through various venues online, locally, and sometimes in person. My first individual art gallery exhibition was in 2021. I've since enjoyed painting multiple commissions and overall enjoy the process of painting the beauty that surrounds me. ABOVE: HOLDING A FRAMED CANVAS PRINT ON MY FRONT PORCH (2023). COLORADO LIVING I am thrilled to currently be settled in Colorado where there is no shortage of gorgeous landscapes. My studio overlooks some of Douglas County's Open Space, where rolling pastures and foot trails abound. At heart, I am an outdoor adventurer, feeling most alive when moving along out of doors. While my body doesn't seem to want me to distance run or even hike anymore, I'm thrilled I still get to take small walks and pictures for later painting. Our family sometimes camps and travels, with the Pacific Coast being one of my treasured occasional jaunts. Most of my paintings are created at my home studio, where I live with my husband, our four children, and several dogs, cats, and chickens. ABOVE: THIS VIDEO (ON DESKTOP) WAS TAKEN BY ME ATOP MOUNT ELBERT (2022). CALLIGRAPHY & WATERCOLOR Two other Old World artistic passions of mine are traditional dip-pen calligraphy and watercolor painting, though I don't currently spend time creating these works. I offer these pieces via greeting cards and special order prints. VIEW CALLIGRAPHY & WATERCOLOR > ABOVE: A POPULAR GREETING CARD OF MINE WITH A POEM BY MARCEL PROUST. Artist Associations Palmer Lake Art Group, former Member Oil Painters of America, former Associate Member Plein Air Artists Colorado, former Member Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts, former Artist Member INQUIRE OR COMMISSION AN ORIGINAL TODAY >

Learn about the Long Blue Line collection by Glory Paulson Fine Art. Exclusive gifts and memorabilia for grads, cadets, family, friends and fans of the Air Force Academy, including Class Color Oil Paintings. Fine art highlighting the beauty and tradition of USAFA. Originals, prints, stickers, and cards -- something to fit every budget. Shop U.S. Air Force Academy long blue line Complementary Gift Wrapping, Personalized Card & Free Shipping Class Color Years > Back to Shopping > My USAFA son ... received your beautiful painting as a gift ... It's such a beautiful painting. I was literally crying. My son absolutely loves it ... a treasure for him forever. Erin, FL Shop Original USAFA for Sale Shop All USAFA SHOP DEPARTMENTS SELECT: All Original Paintings Prints Class Color Gold Class Color Blue Class Color Silver Class Color Red Metal Magnets Greeting Cards Vinyl Stickers USAFA Milestone Sets ADD ONs for Prints Price $0 $1,130 SORT BY: Quick View Wecker Hall at the Air Force Academy (COMMISSION) SOLD Quick View Mountain High at the Air Force Academy, 12" x 12" Oil on Canvas Price $470.00 Quick View Calm Waters at the Air Force Academy, 11" x 14" Oil on Canvas Price $470.00 Quick View U.S. Air Force Academy Under a Living Sky, 11" x 14" x 1-3/8" Oil on GalleryWrap Price $520.00 Quick View A Study, The New Falcon Stadium, 6" x 8" Oil on Belgian Linen Panel Price $235.00 Quick View Signed Print of "Air Force Academy Memories" Price $25.00 Quick View Madera Cyber Innovation Center at the Air Force Academy (COMMISSION) SOLD Quick View Aim High, 18" x 24" x 1-3/8" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas Price $1,130.00 Quick View Signed Print of "U.S. Air Force Academy Under a Living Sky" Price $25.00 Quick View ADD Metal Frame AND Mat to Paper Print Price $50.00 Quick View ADD White Mat to Paper Print Price $14.00 Quick View ADD Metal Frame to Paper Print Price $40.00 Quick View Museum Frame for Textured, Mounted Print on Woven Canvas Price $130.00 Quick View Signed Print of "Pike's Peak and the Air Force Academy" Price $25.00 Quick View Pike's Peak and the Air Force Academy, 11" x 14" x 1-3/8" Oil on Gallery Wrap Price $520.00 Quick View Solemn Melody at the Air Force Academy, 6" x 8" Oil on Belgian Linen Panel Price $235.00 Quick View Signed Print of "Solemn Melody at the Air Force Academy" Price $25.00 Quick View Air Force Academy Above Fields of Gold, 8" x 10" Oil on Linen SOLD Quick View Signed Print of "Air Force Academy Above Fields of Gold" Price $25.00 Quick View Kucera Legacy Center at Falcon Stadium (COMMISSION), 18" x 24" oil on linen SOLD Quick View Signed Print of "Silver Lining at the Air Force Academy" Price $25.00 Quick View Silver Lining at the Air Force Academy, 8" x 10" Oil on Linen Price $370.00 Quick View Signed Print of "Air Force Academy at the Foothills" Price $25.00 Quick View Red Skies of Excellence Dominate at the Air Force Academy, 8x10 Oil on Linen SOLD Quick View Signed Print of "Red Skies of Excellence Dominate at the Air Force Academy" Price $25.00 Quick View Blue Millennium at the Air Force Academy, 8" x 10" Oil on Linen SOLD Quick View Signed Print of "Blue Millennium at the Air Force Academy" Price $25.00 Quick View Air Force Academy Memories, 6" x 8" Oil on Belgian Linen Panel SOLD Quick View Air Force Academy Below Three Peaks, 8" x 10" Oil on Linen SOLD Quick View Signed Print of "Air Force Academy Below Three Peaks" Price $25.00 Quick View Time and Tradition, No. 2, 10" x 10" Oil on Canvas SOLD Quick View A4 Flat Note Card Set of 12, Air Force Academy Collection I Price $54.00 Quick View A4 Flat Note Card Set of 12, Air Force Academy Collection III Price $54.00 Quick View A4 Flat Note Card Set of 12, Air Force Academy Collection II Price $54.00 Quick View A4 Flat Note Card Set of 10, Air Force Academy Gold Class Color Paintings Price $50.00 Quick View A4 Flat Note Card Set of 10, Air Force Academy Silver Class Color Paintings Price $50.00 Quick View A4 Flat Note Card Set of 10, Air Force Academy Gold Class Blue Paintings Price $50.00 Quick View A2 Greeting Card Set, Air Force Academy Class Color Paintings (A) Price $35.00 Quick View A4 Flat Note Card Set of 10, Air Force Academy Red Class Color Paintings Price $50.00 Quick View Vinyl Sticker (v.1) of USAF Academy "Fast. 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Average" in Square Blue Price $6.00 Quick View A2 Greeting Card Set, Collection A of Long Blue Line, Blank Price $35.00 Quick View A2 Greeting Card Set, Collection B of Long Blue Line, Blank Price $35.00 Quick View Pike's Peak Reflections, 10" x 8" x 1-3/8" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas Price $400.00 Quick View Signed Print of "Pike's Peak Reflections" Price $25.00 Quick View Sanctuary Pointe View (COMMISSION), 10" x 10" oil on Wood SOLD Quick View Signed Print of "Sanctuary Pointe View" (US Air Force Academy) Price $39.00 Quick View Vinyl Sticker of USAF Academy, "7,258 Feet Above Sea Level" (Sanctuary Pointe) Price $6.00 Quick View An Air Force Academy Sunset, 8" x 10" oil on Canvas SOLD Quick View Signed Print of "An Air Force Academy Sunset" Price $25.00 Quick View Silver Lining, 8" x 10" Oil on Canvas Price $370.00 Quick View Signed Print of "Silver Lining" (USAFA) Price $25.00 Quick View Signed Print of "U.S. Air Force Academy Below Pikes Peak at Sunset" (LT) Price $25.00 Quick View Signed Print of "U.S. Air Force Academy Below Pikes Peak at Sunset" (DRK) Price $25.00 Quick View U.S. Air Force Academy Below Pike's Peak at Sunset, 11" x 14" Oil on Linen Price $470.00 Quick View Vinyl Sticker of USAF Academy "Fast. 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Average" Price $6.00 Quick View Vinyl Sticker of USAF Academy Class of 2023, Color Gold Price $5.00 Quick View U.S. Air Force Academy in Gold, No. 2, 11" x 14" Oil on Linen Regular Price $370.00 Sale Price $333.00 Quick View U.S. Air Force Academy in Gold, No. 3, 8" x 8" Oil on Canvas Panel Price $200.00 Quick View Signed Print of "U.S. Air Force Academy in Gold, No. 2" Price $25.00 Quick View Metal Magnet of USAFA Class Color Gold Price $12.00 Quick View Signed Print of "U.S. Air Force Academy in Gold, No. 1" Price $25.00 Quick View U.S. Air Force Academy in Blue, No. 2, 11" x 14" Oil SOLD Quick View Blue Class Color (v.2) Vinyl Sticker of USAF Academy, "Fast. Neat. Average" Price $6.00 Quick View Signed Print of "U.S. Air Force Academy in Blue, No. 2" Price $25.00 Class Colors UNIQUE, CLASSIC, TIMELESS GIFTS Graduation Thank You P.C.S. Promotion Retirement GRADUATION YEAR CLASS COLORS Each graduating class at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado has a class color, the first graduating class of 1959 being gold, next in rotation being blue, silver, and red. I offer several class color paintings that showcase the individual class colors. Gold Classes 1959, 1963, 1967, 1971, 1975, 1979, 1983, 1987, 1991, 1995, 1999, 2003, 2007, 2011, 2015, 2019, 2023, 2027, 2031, 2035 Blue Classes 1960, 1964, 1968, 1972, 1976, 1980, 1984, 1988, 1992, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008, 2012, 2016, 2020, 2024, 2028, 2032, 2036 Silver Classes 1961, 1965, 1969, 1973, 1977, 1981, 1985, 1989, 1993, 1997, 2001, 2005, 2009, 2013, 2017, 2021, 2025, 2029, 2033, 2037 Red Classes 1962, 1966, 1970, 1974, 1978, 1982, 1986, 1990, 1994, 1998, 2002, 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018, 2022, 2026, 2030, 2034, 2038 Shop Originals > ORIGINAL OIL PAINTINGS Limited selection. One-of-a-kind. Classic and timeless. Complementary shipping, gift wrapping, and card. 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