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Michael Magrin Figurative Paintings

b. 1978
Born in Rochester, NY, in 1978, Michael Magrin’s journey into art began with childhood visits to the Memorial Art Gallery, where he first discovered the transformative power of visual storytelling. Those early experiences planted the seeds of a lifelong fascination with how art can shape emotion, memory, and perspective. His academic path reflects this dual passion for creativity and scientific precision: he earned a bachelor’s degree in Biological Pre‑Medical Illustration from Iowa State University, followed by a master’s in Secondary Science Education from the University of Rochester. This blend of artistic training and scientific observation continues to inform his work today. In 2001, Michael relocated to Colorado, a move that profoundly shifted his artistic focus toward the sweeping drama of the western landscape. His oil paintings—especially celebrated for their expressive, ever‑changing skies—capture a sense of nostalgia, serenity, and spaciousness. Favoring bold shapes, simplified forms, and a contemporary square format, he explores the language of the land through color, composition, and value rather than intricate detail. This distinctive approach reflects his belief that art can communicate complex emotional narratives, inviting viewers to slow down, breathe, and connect with the quiet poetry of place.
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Artist: Michael Magrin
"Kenosha Skies" - Western Landscape and Skyscape, Oil Painting on Linen
"Kenosha Skies" - Western Landscape and Skyscape, Oil Painting on Linen

"Kenosha Skies" - Western Landscape and Skyscape, Oil Painting on Linen

By Michael Magrin

Located in Denver, CO

Artist Statement: This painting captures the luminous midday atmosphere above Colorados Kenosha Pass, where expansive skies stretch endlessly above the Continental Divide. Using a co...

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2010s Realist Michael Magrin Figurative Paintings

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Linen, Oil

"Bow Mar Blue Skies" - Western Landscape and Skyscape, Oil Painting on Linen
"Bow Mar Blue Skies" - Western Landscape and Skyscape, Oil Painting on Linen

"Bow Mar Blue Skies" - Western Landscape and Skyscape, Oil Painting on Linen

By Michael Magrin

Located in Denver, CO

Michael Magrin b.1978 Since moving to Colorado from New York in 2001, I have sought to capture the elements ubiquitous to the Western landscape through oil painting, with an emphas...

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2010s Realist Michael Magrin Figurative Paintings

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Linen, Oil

"View From Hess" - Original Oil Landscape Painting on Linen
"View From Hess" - Original Oil Landscape Painting on Linen

"View From Hess" - Original Oil Landscape Painting on Linen

By Michael Magrin

Located in Denver, CO

Artist Statement: View From Hess captures the vast openness south of Denver where the land meets the rise of the Front Range. Painted in soft hues, the work evokes the fleeting momen...

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2010s Realist Michael Magrin Figurative Paintings

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Linen, Oil

"On the Horizon" (2025) Oil Painting, Colorado Landscape
"On the Horizon" (2025) Oil Painting, Colorado Landscape

"On the Horizon" (2025) Oil Painting, Colorado Landscape

By Michael Magrin

Located in Denver, CO

Michael Magrin's ( US based) "On the Horizon" is an original, handmade oil painting of a sunset above Colorado plains. This piece is framed in a "barn wood" frame and is ready to han...

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2010s Realist Michael Magrin Figurative Paintings

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Linen, Oil, Wood Panel

"Sunset West" (2025) Oil Painting, Colorado Landscape
"Sunset West" (2025) Oil Painting, Colorado Landscape

"Sunset West" (2025) Oil Painting, Colorado Landscape

By Michael Magrin

Located in Denver, CO

Michael Magrin's ( US based) "Sunset West" is an original, handmade oil painting of a sunset above Colorado plains. This piece is framed in a "barn wood" frame and is ready to hang. ...

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2010s Realist Michael Magrin Figurative Paintings

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Linen, Oil, Wood Panel

"Unhurried" - Western Landscape and Skyscape, Oil Painting on Linen
"Unhurried" - Western Landscape and Skyscape, Oil Painting on Linen

"Unhurried" - Western Landscape and Skyscape, Oil Painting on Linen

By Michael Magrin

Located in Denver, CO

Artist Statement: View From Hess captures the vast openness south of Denver where the land meets the rise of the Front Range. Painted in soft hues, the work evokes the fleeting momen...

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2010s Realist Michael Magrin Figurative Paintings

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Linen, Oil

"Front Range Skies" (2025) Oil Painting, Colorado Landscape
"Front Range Skies" (2025) Oil Painting, Colorado Landscape

"Front Range Skies" (2025) Oil Painting, Colorado Landscape

By Michael Magrin

Located in Denver, CO

Michael Magrin's ( US based) "Front Range Skies" is an original, handmade oil painting of a brilliant blue sky contrasted with billowing white clouds. This piece is framed and is rea...

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2010s Realist Michael Magrin Figurative Paintings

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Linen, Oil, Wood Panel

"O Precious Thought" by Michael Magrin, Oil Painting, CO Landscape
"O Precious Thought" by Michael Magrin, Oil Painting, CO Landscape

"O Precious Thought" by Michael Magrin, Oil Painting, CO Landscape

By Michael Magrin

Located in Denver, CO

Michael Magrin's ( US based) "O Precious Thought" is an original, handmade oil painting of a vast sky above the plains. This piece is framed in a natural float frame and is ready to ...

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2010s Realist Michael Magrin Figurative Paintings

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Linen, Oil

"Bow Mar Skies" - Original Oil Landscape Painting on Linen
"Bow Mar Skies" - Original Oil Landscape Painting on Linen

"Bow Mar Skies" - Original Oil Landscape Painting on Linen

By Michael Magrin

Located in Denver, CO

Michael Magrin b.1978 Since moving to Colorado from New York in 2001, I have sought to capture the elements ubiquitous to the Western landscape through oil painting, with an emphas...

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2010s Realist Michael Magrin Figurative Paintings

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Linen, Oil

"Moonrise Over the South Platte" by Michael Magrin, Oil Painting, CO Landscape
"Moonrise Over the South Platte" by Michael Magrin, Oil Painting, CO Landscape

"Moonrise Over the South Platte" by Michael Magrin, Oil Painting, CO Landscape

By Michael Magrin

Located in Denver, CO

Michael Magrin's ( US based) "Moonrise Over the South Platte" is an original, handmade oil painting of a moonlit evening along a Colorado river. This piece is framed in a natural float frame and is ready to hang. Michael Magrin b.1978 Since moving to Colorado from New York in 2001, I have sought to capture the elements ubiquitous to the Western landscape through oil painting, with an emphasis on the sky. Inspired by master artists like Maynard Dixon, E. Martin Hennings...

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2010s Realist Michael Magrin Figurative Paintings

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Linen, Oil

"Moonrise Over the South Platte" by Michael Magrin, Oil Painting, CO Landscape
"Moonrise Over the South Platte" by Michael Magrin, Oil Painting, CO Landscape

"Moonrise Over the South Platte" by Michael Magrin, Oil Painting, CO Landscape

By Michael Magrin

Located in Denver, CO

Michael Magrin's ( US based) "Moonrise Over the South Platte" is an original, handmade oil painting of a moonlit evening along a Colorado river. This piece is framed in a natural float frame and is ready to hang. Michael Magrin b.1978 Since moving to Colorado from New York in 2001, I have sought to capture the elements ubiquitous to the Western landscape through oil painting, with an emphasis on the sky. Inspired by master artists like Maynard Dixon, E. Martin Hennings...

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2010s Realist Michael Magrin Figurative Paintings

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Linen, Oil, Wood Panel

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