Tag: Family

Homeward (past/future)

by Brian Sostrom, posted in Uncategorized
Homeward – 30”x24”, acrylic

This painting is available through RiverSea Gallery in Astoria, Oregon. Today I am homeward bound. I have been away nearly a week, visiting family and friends. Painting from out of the past of the near future.

This time of year is gorgeous but the winter looms! On this trip I signed up for two solo shows. One through Momentum Gallery in Asheville, North Carolina. The other show will be 2025 through Haven Gallery on Long Island, New York. Both will require massive focus, huge amounts of time and of course paint! I took a year off from the solo show grind but am really excited to dig in this winter, and next, to chase the magic. Putting together large and powerful collections. Anything is possible and this is me at my most driven and optimistic… always for art.

Western Burn

by Brian Sostrom, posted in Uncategorized
Western Burn – 18”x18”, acrylic painting

A new 18”x18” painting on cradled board. I have primed and prepared 5 of these boards for new work. I can feel them calling to me as I write this.

I am eager to get back home and back to my studio to continue my work. A family medical emergency has prevented that from happening any time soon. The feeling of uncertainty is always present in life, stronger these days.

Reels

Turn to Yesterday

by Brian Sostrom, posted in Uncategorized
Turn to Yesterday – 40”x24”, acrylic

A large new sunset in the studio. It has become clear to me that I am obsessed with transitions of lighting. Fleeting moments that are so beautiful and momentary as to break your heart. This weekend I went to a celebration of life for my beloved Aunt. Life is just as temporary as the fading light… the reminders are growing. It is impossible not to dwell in these thoughts.

Autumn and Gold

by Brian Sostrom, posted in Uncategorized
Autumn and Gold – 18”x24”, acrylic

One of six paintings on the way to Horizon Fine Art Gallery in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. My parents happened to be heading back to Arizona to escape the weather of North Idaho. They wanted to check out the gallery in Wyoming and volunteered to drive some of my paintings south.

Can’t we all just get along?

by Brian Sostrom, posted in nature, song birds, Wildlife
Pine Siskins

We have had some late season Pine Siskin fledglings. Hanging around complaining and begging to be fed. They are able to eat on their own but they are at the awkward stage wanting parents but sort of able to fly (I personally never left this stage). I was lacing up my hiking boots on the front porch when one of these little guys started hoped up to me and chirping. I baby birded it some water. Without effort I picked it up and carried around the house to the “Siskin Zone”. Another young bird immediately hopped over and this video was the result. I hope they will be ok. I know there isn’t much that I can do. There is bird seed and other Pine Siskins… Live Free?

Fall to Fire (and family!)

by Brian Sostrom, posted in art, environment, Family
Fall to Fire, 24”x24” acrylic

4th of July family weekend! I enlisted my wonderful niece and nephew to display this new painting!

I have been painting 7 days a week for ages. It was honestly difficult to think of taking a break for the 4th. So sad to have the visit end, now I wonder why I am working so much…

Halloween

by Brian Sostrom, posted in Uncategorized

Apocalyptic Bloom II, 16”x20” acrylic

Happy Halloween! I painted this last November it seems to have the right vibe for today.

While picking up my Vashon Island show I saw friends and family. I was fortunate to carve pumpkins with my sister’s family! That is me in the foreground.

Photo credit: Julie Sostrom