I new nocturnal painting on a square cradled 18” wood panel.
This one was painted using a limitation color palette, maximum mood. I use a limited palette always, primary colors plus magenta. They were mixed down to a narrow spectrum for this painting.
We woke up to snow this morning, to mark the start of December. I thought I would mark the occasion with a small winter painting from 2022. This one was sold to a collector. I am also attaching a video from my morning hike, such a change overnight!
I am painting a few miniatures at the moment. This time of year demands warmth!
I have eight new paintings available now at Radius Gallery in Missoula, Montana. An incredibly beautiful contemporary art gallery in the heart of downtown Missoula. I had not had work available through Radius for a number of years… good to be back!
Inspiration from a gorgeous fall on Lake Pend Oreille in North Idaho. It has been a warm and colorful autumn in my neck of the woods. A windstorm cleared out a lot of the leaves but I’m not done with them just yet.
A new colorful painting in the studio this morning. I have six 12”x12” panels and I am dedicating them all to water imagery.
Fall, entering the dark season. It brings some melancholy with the beauty. Chasing the vibe on some small panels.
With summer quickly winding down I’ve got those mixed feelings that come with a shift in season. Visitors will begin dropping off and the weather will cool. It’s the passing of time that brings a bit of melancholy. The tiny bit of me that is optimistic is excited to dig deep in the studio. The cooler weather is much better for acrylic painting… perhaps the greatest work ahead.
I am fortunate to be working with some great galleries around the country. Horizon Fine Art Gallery is one of the wonderful places that sells my work. The gallery is located in Jackson Hole, one of the prettiest places in the world. In the last month I have sold seven pieces through the art gallery! I am ordering more frames and finishing more art, hope to get more work there soon.
I put the final layer of color on this dramatic new piece. This painting has taken most of the week to create, worth the time.
brian sostrom 