By Max Flandorfer
Located in Soquel, CA
Brilliant landscape of a glowing pond at sunset, California's golden hour, by Max Flandorfer (American, b. 1962), 2018. Signed by the artist in the lower left corner. Signed and dated in pencil by the artist on verso. Titled by the artist in pen on verso. Presented in a complimentary gold colored frame. Image, 10.38"H x 13.5"W. Canvas size, 12"H x 16"W.
Primarily a plein air painter, Max is an avid outdoorsman and is always seeking to capture the spiritual and humble quality of nature. His work evokes a restful, contemplative stillness that he seeks, both in life and his art. Growing up in Miami, he spent most weekends and summers outdoors in the Everglades, or on the water soaking up the rich color, and beauty of the tropical landscape. Flandorfer lived in California for over 20 years, and currently resides in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Mostly self-taught, Max was forever drawing and sketching as a kid, but the beautiful landscape, and rich artistic heritage of the Monterey peninsula's artist colony was the deciding influence on his later works. An illustration instructor, Jane Miller of Monterey Peninsula College encouraged him to study early California greats such as Granville Redmond...
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2010s Contemporary Thomas Monaghan Paintings