Carl Bretzke

"Dying to Stay in Maui" oil painting, Hawaiian landscape, sunshine on graveyard

2017

An oil painting, painted en plein air of pink flowers on a green shrub. Belladonnas although poisonous, are an inviting shade of fuchsia, peeking out amidst a verdant bush. Keenly ob...

"Rural Farm Delivery" is a pastoral landscape oil painting, painted en plein air. Framed in a traditional stylish gold frame. Josep...

A sun and shadow infused oil painted on location on the North Shore of Oahu in Hawaii by noted California and Hawaii artist Jacobus Baas, this plein air painting "Pupukea Morning Sun...

"Sanctuary," a 16" x 28" oil on linen creation by Israeli artist Uri Blayer, is a serene portrayal of rustic tranquility set against a lush mountainous backdrop. In this piece, Blayer employs a palette dominated by earthy greens, rich browns, and soft greys, evoking the natural harmony of the rural landscape. The painting’s composition leads the viewer’s gaze across a verdant field to the quaint cottage, a splash of blue on its roof adding a gentle contrast to the surrounding neutral tones. The artwork radiates a calming, almost nostalgic emotion, reminiscent of a quiet life, undisturbed by the bustle of modernity. Blayer’s brushwork combines precision with a gentle looseness that gives "The Little Cottage" a dreamlike quality, inviting one to step into its peaceful world. About the Artist: Uri Blayer is an alumnus of the Telma-Yalin Art School in Israel and furthered his artistic education at Brooklyn College and the Art Students League in New York City. His creative expressions have been displayed in numerous distinguished group shows across the United States and Israel. His pieces are a staple in various private collections, as well as corporate and public entities. In Hawaii, his work graces the walls of the Bank of Hawaii, is featured at the Hawaii State Museum, and is part of the collection of the Hawaii State Foundation on Culture and the Arts. His artistic prowess has been acknowledged with multiple accolades, including a recent grant from the prestigious Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation. For three consecutive years, he has been a selected exhibitor at the Honolulu Academy of Arts Showcase, a testament to his standing among Hawaii's top 100 artists. Notably, Uri's art has garnered critical acclaim in esteemed publications such as The New York Times, The New York Sun, and The Jerusalem Post. Original, 1-of-1. Represented by the American Art Gallery, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. Keywords: impressionist, realism...