Tag: pandemic

By Fire (Astoria)

by Brian Sostrom, posted in Uncategorized
By Fire -24”x18”, acrylic

I was pleased to learn that this painting was sold through RiverSea Gallery in Astoria, Oregon. I am also excited to announce my 2022 solo show will be at RiverSea Gallery next summer!

Like many people, during the pandemic I thought a lot about the time I have and how I use it. For a decade I have had numerous solo shows and group exhibits each year. Moving forward I will be having one major solo show per year. I will only be sending my artworks to a select number of galleries. I intend to focus my efforts.

Selkirk Mountains

by Brian Sostrom, posted in Uncategorized
Selkirk Mountains – 18”x24”, acrylic

Inspiration from my backyard. This painting will be at my solo exhibit at Momentum Gallery in Asheville, North Carolina.

For the past eight years I have had two or three solo shows each year, all over the country. During the pandemic I decided to limit my big exhibitions to one a year. This year it is North Carolina. In 2022 I have a solo exhibit on the Oregon coast.

Fire Sky (SOLD)

by Brian Sostrom, posted in Uncategorized
Fire Sky – 18”x18”, acrylic

A painting from one year ago. This one was sold at my solo exhibit in Denver at Abend Gallery. I desperately wanted to attend the show but of course it was 2020 so it became an online and by appointment exhibit. Someday I will make it down there, it will probably take another solo show!

Halloween (2020)

by Brian Sostrom, posted in art, environment, painting
Oblivion’s Dance III, 16”x12” acrylic

This painting seemed like the perfect post for Halloween. Part of a series of dark tree imagery I created this year. I intended to paint some huge versions but the pandemic, fires and general apocalyptic vibe of the year dulled my enthusiasm… at least for now.