Featured Elizabeth Kwaak Landscape Oil Painting

I was out running some errands this morning and I stopped into the thrift shop that supports our Christian Reformed Schools. I picked up this painting for $14, it looked like it was pretty well done. I quick googled the name and saw a few things, but I didn't have time to read the results. I decided to post it and see what turned up. I was wondering if the last name was Dutch? Looks like it dates to the 60's or 70's. Any help will be appreciated, as always.

 

It looks like the work of a talented amateur. Certainly worth $14

 

There was an Elizabeth Kwaak in Colorado. Think it might be she.

https://www.rubylane.com/item/1356998-13317/Elizabeth-Kwaak-Smischny-1936-1984-Retro

Debora

 

The scene fits for Colorado

 

It does. And identifying location adds to resale value (if that's your intention.)

Debora

 

She lived in Manitou Springs, maybe Pikes Peak?

 

Mark,
Good call, she was self taught. She exhibited a few times, looks like locally where she lived in Colorado.