Sandy Ostrau "New Spaces in Familiar Places"

SANDY OSTRAU

NEW SPACES IN FAMILIAR PLACES

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Since March we have been living our lives primarily indoors sheltering at home. It has changed all of our lives in so many ways and there is still no guaranteed end in sight. This body of work is in response to those daily changes. For me and many others the time spent out of doors as frequently as possible in the open spaces and parks within a short distance from my shelter has provided bottomless inspiration for my art. Virus and ďŹ re have made me appreciate my natural surroundings more than ever.

The paintings reect that love of the California landscape I inhabit.

Each one is inspired by the places I walk, run and cycle in. They are not literal descriptions of a speciďŹ c place but portray the colors, shapes and feeling of place. I hope you are reminded of your most favorite place in one of these pictures.

Cool Spring Walk oil on board 24" x 24"

Bend in the Trail oil on canvas 48" x 36"

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The Colors of Summer oil on board 12" x 12"

Expanse Embrace oil on canvas 40" x 40"

Looking Ahead oil on canvas 48" x 48"

Finding the Path oil on board 12" x 12"

Reaching the Summit oil on board 32" x 32"

Winter Walk oil on canvas 36" x 36"

Trails Together oil on canvas 72" x 60"

Passing Steps oil on board 24" x 24"

Pause to Reflect oil on canvas 30" x 30"

Running Fence oil on board 24" x 24"

Solo Strides oil on board 12" x 12"

Morning Dish Run oil on board 24" x 24"

Telescopic Perspective oil on canvas 36" x 48"

Spring Path Taken oil on board 24" x 24"

Sweeping Meadows oil on panel 30" x 38"

Peninsula Sweep oil on canvas 60" x 60"