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.  

Path in the Woods w/ Pine, 16x20, oil on canvas (FOR SALE)

Path in the Woods w/ Pine, 16x20, oil on canvas (FOR SALE)

Wooded Hilltop w/ Barn, 42x48 (incl.frame dim.), oils on canvas (FOR SALE)

Wooded Hilltop w/ Barn, 42x48 (incl.frame dim.), oils on canvas (FOR SALE)

Trees overlooking pond, 11 x 14, Oil on canvas

Trees overlooking pond, 11 x 14, Oil on canvas

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

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

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

Wheatfields, Oils, 11x14

Wheatfields, Oils, 11x14

This larger 36” wide canvas fit perfectly over this fireplace (at a residence in Connecticut). The photo was taken just after hanging without a frame which could be optional.

This larger 36” wide canvas fit perfectly over this fireplace (at a residence in Connecticut). The photo was taken just after hanging without a frame which could be optional.

Photo of me lecturing at Thomas Cole Museum, NY

Photo of me lecturing at Thomas Cole Museum, NY

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

Photo of me painting at DC's Nat. Arboretum

Photo of me painting at DC's Nat. Arboretum

Photo of me sketching my relatives garden in Belgium.

Photo of me sketching my relatives garden in Belgium.

Photo of me painting on site.

Photo of me painting on site.