Celebrate the beauty and spirit of Colorado State University with this unique set of CSU Oval watercolor notecards, created by local artist and CSU Arts Management instructor David Pyle. Beneath the 7th Elm: CSU Oval Watercolor Greeting Card Set by David Pyle includes 8 premium cards featuring 4 original designs (2 of each), capturing the Oval from a single iconic vantage point beneath the 7th Elm.

Each watercolor represents a different direction—north, south, east, and west—painted plein-air on location across changing seasons. The result is a cohesive “tetratych” series that reflects the evolving character of campus life throughout the year.

More than just artwork, these cards tell a story of community. While creating this series, Pyle engaged with hundreds of students, faculty, and staff, sparking conversations about art that grew into ongoing open-air drawing and painting sessions on the Oval.

Perfect for thank-you notes, graduation messages, or keepsakes, this CSU Oval notecard set blends artistry, campus tradition, and meaningful connection.

Product Features

• Set of 8 notecards (4 designs, 2 of each)
• Original watercolor artwork of the CSU Oval
• Painted on-site in all seasons (plein-air)
• Blank inside for personalized messages
• Includes envelopes
• Created by local CSU artist David Pyle