I love chasing these dreamlike landscapes. I am currently working on a few paintings this size. I am pretty excited to get back to larger format pieces but I will be going back and forth in scale. I had a nice weekend away from home and enthusiastic to dig in.
October already? These months are changing far too fast. I always dread the long darkness of the seasons we are entering. But my studio focus becomes even more intense, it keeps me enthusiastic and motivated.
Two more small paintings, exploring that beautiful fade of day. The final blast of light highlighting the clouds just as the crickets start their song.
I am continuing my efforts on small panels. Exploring ideas and moods before moving onto larger format paintings. Stay tuned!
I did a major rework of this painting from last fall.
More small paintings in the studio. This one was inspired by a great September road trip last weekend. Fall brings beauty and melancholy.
I will continue working on these small pieces and see where they take me.
I am digging in and getting it after. Starting with small concepts so that I can work on bigger pieces in the dark months. This piece has a lot of intriguing qualities worth further exploration! My next solo show is spring 2026 so I will be very busy.
I revisited and finished this painting just as the sun season is heading out the door. It always brings me down thinking of the expansive darkness ahead.
I have always loved this painting, available through Radius Gallery in Missoula, Montana!
https://radiusgallery.com/artist/brian-sostrom?sub=1c929f3f-6bbf-47da-9150-cf8b9066a244#works
Three colorful pieces in the “Fathom” exhibit. Show wraps September 6th at Radius Gallery in Missoula, Montana.
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