LANDSCAPES

Russell's landscapes allow him the freedom to experiment with the more organic forms of nature.  He is particularly inspired by French Barbizon artists who, painting directly from nature, created a poetic style infused with a painterly atmosphere and expression that remains unrivaled. Russell's works are likewise done on location (‘plein-air’) with minor adjustments in the studio.  

Current Painting In Progress (27"x42" max size incl. frame)

Current Painting In Progress (27"x42" max size incl. frame)

Trees overlooking pond, 11 x 14, Oil on canvas, (FOR SALE)

Trees overlooking pond, 11 x 14, Oil on canvas, (FOR SALE)

Path in Woods, 11x14, Oil on panel. (FOR SALE)

Path in Woods, 11x14, Oil on panel. (FOR SALE)

Parkscape with horizontal path, Oil on panel, 14x11, (FOR SALE)

Parkscape with horizontal path, Oil on panel, 14x11, (FOR SALE)

Field - Hudson Valley, Oil on panel, 8x10

Field - Hudson Valley, Oil on panel, 8x10

Trees with fence, 8x10, Oil on panel

Trees with fence, 8x10, Oil on panel

Garden with Temple, 10x8, Oil on panel (FOR SALE)

Garden with Temple, 10x8, Oil on panel (FOR SALE)

Canal Scape, 8x10, Oil on panel, (FOR SALE)

Canal Scape, 8x10, Oil on panel, (FOR SALE)

Wooded path, 21 x 13. oil on panel (FOR SALE)

Wooded path, 21 x 13. oil on panel (FOR SALE)

Meadow by River, 12 X 18, oil on canvas (FOR SALE)

Meadow by River, 12 X 18, oil on canvas (FOR SALE)

Wheatfields, Oils, 11x14

Wheatfields, Oils, 11x14

Design study for mural, graphite on paper, 8x10, (FOR SALE)

Design study for mural, graphite on paper, 8x10, (FOR SALE)

Color study for mural, oil on paper, 8x10 (FOR SALE)

Color study for mural, oil on paper, 8x10 (FOR SALE)

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Redwoods of Marin, Chalk pencil on paper

Redwoods of Marin, Chalk pencil on paper

Nismes, Belgium - graphite on paper

Nismes, Belgium - graphite on paper

Tree study, graphite, 8x10 (FOR SALE)

Tree study, graphite, 8x10 (FOR SALE)

Lecturing at Thomas Cole Museum, NY

Lecturing at Thomas Cole Museum, NY

A solo exhibit/lecture/painting demo Russell was invited to conduct - relating to early 19th C. painting methods.  

Painting at DC's National Arboretum

Painting at DC's National Arboretum

Sketching in Belgium

Sketching in Belgium