Mood – brian sostrom

Changes

March 23, 2019 by Brian Sostrom

Another moody storm piece. I love trying to capture that sense of epic power.

I picked up a bunch of new boards to paint on. Always excited when I have so many surfaces ready!

This painting is part of an ongoing series I keep adding to. The images are all big storms over water. They have a very heavy psychological feel. I am utterly obsessed with this collection and keep adding to it!

Earthly Days

November 9, 2018 by Brian Sostrom

Another cloud painting inspired by the low winter sun of the north! Pictured in progress on my studio table.

Pebble Shores

October 10, 2018 by Brian Sostrom

Work in progress 12″x16″

Little Water

September 13, 2018 by Brian Sostrom

A couple small water studies, each 8″x10″. I always seem to come back to these meditative pieces.

I have been experimenting with some gel medium in the paint for a little thicker texture. It definitely changes the behavior of the paint in interesting ways. If the ratio of paint to medium is too high the dry color becomes a bit unpredictable, which isn’t a great thing!

Far Light 14”x11”

July 28, 2018 by Brian Sostrom

This painting is framed up and ready for my upcoming solo exhibit! The colors were tricky to capture with a camera. Some darker paintings tend to be a challenge when it comes to getting a good digital representation.

On my small easel with a glimpse of the studio in the background.

Far Light 20”x16”

July 18, 2018 by Brian Sostrom

Another painting in my brooding landscape series. I hope to have 4 of these totally finished for my next solo show. It opens in Pendleton, Oregon at the Arts Center August 2nd!

Troubles 20”x16”

June 18, 2018 by Brian Sostrom

I have a soft spot in my heart for this particular painting. It encapsulates a lot of the elements I strive for in my work. I liked this painting so much that I was abnormally fearful of dropping it or damaging it in some unknown way! Kind of funny considering I destroy work all of the time, it is part of the process of creation for me. As a result I am less sentimental about work… but apparently not always!