A new painting in the studio. This one is a contender for my upcoming solo exhibit at Haven Gallery in Northport, New York. The show starts late in March, I am fully focused.
Beacon
Tag: dark
Signals
A new painting that will be part of my upcoming solo show at Haven Gallery! The show is called “The Shadowland” and runs from March 29th – April27th.
I am still painting like mad for the show. I have plenty of work in the studio but aiming to put together a very strong and cohesive collection.
The Autopilot
I did a small quick painting of this idea a little while back. It appealed to me so I decided to paint this larger more refined version. Something a bit different from my landscape work, I dig it.
Bloom
An unusual new painting now that Christmas is over. This one might be part of my upcoming show at Haven Gallery. The show opens the end of March, much to do.
Autopilot
I spent some time this weekend continuing my experimentation and exploration. I am always looking for something new, beautiful and intriguing. I don’t want to endlessly crank out “pretty pictures”. Even in my most tranquil scenes I always try to have something more soulful and meaningful. I had posted “wicked” as a video prior to this painting, someone messaged and asked “why are you wasting your time???”. My entire life is perhaps a waste of time viewed from that lofty vantage. Ultimately I am always following my enthusiasms and curiosities. Painting doesn’t make much sense in general but it is my passion and obsession!
Wicked
I have 9 small panels prepared. Decided to spend a bit of time painting with no specific imagery in mind. This is always a useful exercise, always plan to do this more. will see if anything interesting evolves…
Blue Forever
A new painting in the studio! I am currently preparing a lot of boards that are this size and 16” x 20”. These will be keeping me busy throughout much of the very dark winter season.
Darkening
Dark psychological landscapes are always an intriguing subject. I just finished this piece, definitely echoing the vibe. It grows darker by the day.
Shadow Season
I really love this painting, I will probably let it hang around the studio for a little while. The title and vibe precisely capture my feelings this time of year. The daylight dwindles and the temperature plummet. The studio feels extra isolated with the snowbirds long gone. It feels grim and a bit exciting. The studio is my haven, dig in and of course dig out.
Along the Edge
This painting has a real presence, and feels like something “new”. I am chasing ideas and following the paint into darker country. March 2025 will be my next solo show, it will be at Haven Gallery in Long Island, New York.
brian sostrom 