A morning walk around Copenhagen, Denmark. It’s always interesting to spend time alone walking in a new place imagining another life. So many possibilities in this short time we have. I am not a city person, I crave nature and peaceful places but fantasies are entertaining.
Author: Brian Sostrom
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Through Darkness (revisit)
Another look at this painting. A look at it in the studio in video form. I find myself “stuck” in Europe due to a family medical emergency. I was eager to get back to my work in the studio but life is filled with the unexpected.
ARoS Aarhus Kunstmuseum
A brief visit to Aarhus in Denmark. I was on a Viking Cruise and had an afternoon to explore this city. Not nearly enough time to see the city or the absolutely stunning art museum. it famously has a rainbow ring around the top that you can stroll through if you are not too afraid of heights!
Boy – Ron Mueck, 1999
Rivers Edge
A small painting on the easel. I love the mark making and flow that this little painting exhibits. More ideas to pursue…”
Late Times (revisit)
This emotional landscape is available through RiverSea Gallery in Astoria, Oregon. I have found these dramatic and surreal paintings as an amazing emotional release from the endless anxiety.
Higher Art
This painting is now at Higher Art Gallery in Traverse City, Michigan. It is part of a group exhibit this summer. I was happy to be invited, managed to find the time.
Eternity’s Edge (reels)
This new painting is now complete. I love painting dramatic sky scapes and seascapes. I still need to sign, varnish and frame so a bit more to do. If I end up shipping this to a client or gallery that is another step!
Beholder’s Eye (TBT)
This painting was sold a number of years back through Horizon Fine Art Gallery in Jackson, Wyoming. It’s only June and it seems fire is already a major threat. It’s a terrible trend that is only getting worse.
Chaos and Beauty
This small painting really connected with me. I love to create tension and movement when I paint. I have placed this on one of my studio shelves for further reflection. A massive version would be pretty compelling.
Beginning
I have 6 square 18” boards that I am painting at the moment. Continuing to chase moody atmospherics. This one is still a work in progress but it is getting there.
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