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Big Water (SOLD)

June 19, 2026 by Brian Sostrom, posted in Uncategorized
Big Water – 30” x 24”, acrylic painting

I was very happy to hear that this painting was sold through Momentum Gallery in Asheville, North Carolina.

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Majesty

June 12, 2026 by Brian Sostrom, posted in Uncategorized
Majesty – 24” x 24”, acrylic painting

Blinding beauty as inspiration. For anyone keeping track, this is the 5th painting in my 24” x 24” collection. One more to come!

Another view
Detail
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October (surprise?)

June 10, 2026 by Brian Sostrom, posted in Uncategorized
October – 12” x 16”, acrylic painting

This painting never felt fully realized. I put an afternoon of painting into this piece. I added some subtle opaque touches. I introduce more warm muted reds and some additional clouds.

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Timbered Vignette

June 5, 2026 by Brian Sostrom, posted in Uncategorized
Timbered Vignette – 18” x 24”, acrylic painting

This new painting was inspired by my daily hikes in the National Forest near my home. Growing up I was fortunate to have a dad who worked for the US Forest Service! We had so many great adventures in the back country.

Tree canopy detail
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Rise

May 29, 2026 by Brian Sostrom, posted in Uncategorized
Rise – 18” x 36”, acrylic painting

A new painting in the studio! I decided to go very vertical with this piece to interesting effect.

Detail
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Higher Art Gallery

May 27, 2026 by Brian Sostrom, posted in Uncategorized
four paintings

I shipped four paintings to Higher Art Gallery in Traverse City, Michigan!

I haven’t sent work to Higher Art Gallery in two or three years. I am excited to send some small pieces their way.!

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Burning Down

May 8, 2026 by Brian Sostrom, posted in Uncategorized
Burning Down – 18” x 2;”, acrylic painting A

A new painting on the easel today. I really love the atmospheric glow around the mountains in this piece. my next solo show will be a year from now in Denver, starting to build towards that goal.

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River Flow

April 24, 2026 by Brian Sostrom, posted in Uncategorized

The drift of water deep and wide, inspired by the Clark Fork River. Another painting in my 24” x 24” collection. I have six panels that are this size, three more to come!

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Burning Daylight

April 15, 2026 by Brian Sostrom, posted in Uncategorized
Burning Daylight – 24” x 24”, acrylic painting

I am continuing my work on 24” x 24” panels, really digging the size. I have a few more panels left.

This particular painting is bursting with color and light. Very pleased to see it in the studio in the morning!

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Lifting Fog

April 10, 2026 by Brian Sostrom, posted in Uncategorized
Lifting Fog – 12” x 16”, acrylic painting

A bit of beauty in the studio. Inspiration from the north west!

I am focusing on some larger pieces but it is always fun to explore ideas on smaller panels.

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