I was happy to hear today that this painting was sold through Higher Art Gallery in Traverse City, Michigan. This one was part of a group show celebrating Lake Michigan. I had a solo show at this gallery a few years back and was pleased to be invited to participate in this exhibit.
A small dramatic new painting. In this studio shot you can see some small jars with black lids. I use those to store key acrylic colors I premix when I paint. This is something I have done for decades. Now I use smaller jars and clean them out after use.
A new seascape on the easel today. I was thinking about Ukraine and the horror visited upon them. This world has a lot of darkness, I try to seek the light, it’s not always easy.
I just finished this new cloudscape painting. One of my favorite aspects of summer is hanging out on the deck watching clouds roll across the lake. it never grows old and always inspires.
A new painting, this one was completed over the weekend. Summer tends to get busy with visitors and all the distractions beautiful weather brings. I am trying to carve out as much time to paint as I am able. I always want to be in the studio, I feel restless and adrift when I am not.
I was pleased to hear that this painting was sold through Abend Gallery in Denver, Colorado. Great gallery, I had a solo show there in 2020 but at the height of Covid it became online only. Hopefully I can visit the gallery at some point, maybe my next show?
A new painting on the easel. This is a great size to work at. As a child I would have considered it a huge painting. I am painting a lot of boards this size with plans for larger work ahead.
A new painting, inspired by summer storms. We desperately need rain but it always tends to come with electricity!
Summer is so gorgeous in North Idaho on Lake Pend Oreille. It is a constant source of inspiration and excitement. I particularly like days when moody clouds drift across the lake. Summer is far to short.
I spent the morning framing and packing this new painting. It was purchased by a collector of my work that lives in Colorado. I had this one on a shelf in my studio, paintings I was planning to hold on to. I am pleased to send it to someone that loves it as much as I do.
brian sostrom 