My paintings are all about light and mood, says Colorado native Gordon Brown. He never tires of the view from his converted barn/studio, which allows him to observe firsthand the various moods and palettes of the seasons. Brown has come to appreciate the subtleties and drama created by changing light and regularly incorporates them into his work.
Ensconced in his century-old home shaded by peach and apricot trees, Brown finds peace and inspiration in this bucolic oasis.
An influence has been the Tonalist painters of the 19th century. Like these artists, Brown considers it his responsibility as a painter to record and reveal the natural beauty of the landscape as faithfully as possible. Therefore, he spends a great deal of time in the field studying his subject matter. The photos and small oil studies he does on site are just a reference, however, and bear little resemblance to the canvases he ultimately produces.
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