America’s landscape is incredibly diverse and provides inspiration for many of the artists in our galleries. See how these 6 artists choose to portray the regions that influence them.
AUDRA WEASER
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Audra Weaser was raised in Southern California and was inspired early on by the beautiful seascapes. Her work evokes images such as light shining in from gathering weather, mystical mornings on the water, and foggy glances across the bay.
CHARLIE BLUETT
NORTHERN VERMONT
Charlie Bluett’s studio is located in Vermont, a part of the endearing and inspirational North East Kingdom of the United States. His artwork is driven by his passion for nature and its light and beauty as well as the ebb and flow of everyday.
SHERRI BELASSEN
ARIZONA
Though she was raised in Indianapolis, Sherri Belassen now lives and works in Phoenix, fulfilling her desire to “paint in the sun.” Through her warm color palette and layered technique, Belassen brings the the essence of the Arizona desert into her work.
HUNT SLONEM
HAWAII
Hunt Slonem spent part of his childhood in O’ahu, due to his father’s naval career. The island scenery fueled his fascination with exotica and has influenced his entire career. Slonem associates the tropical birds that frequent his paintings with Hawaii’s spirituality and positive energy.
MARSHALL NOICE
WYOMING
Marshall Noice has a background as a black and white photographer, and even worked as Ansel Adams’ assistant for a summer. Noice eventually switched from photography to painting and from greyscale to vivid color, but a love for the western American landscape has remained his most important influence.
XAN PADRON
NEW YORK CITY
There is great variety in the cities and countries depicted in Padron’s work, but he is most passionate about capturing his adopted hometown, New York City. Many of New York’s vibrant neighborhoods have been featured in his photographs, highlighting the diversity in architecture, style, and people across the city.
