Gordon Brown

“My paintings are all about light and mood,” says Gordon Brown.

Brown grew up in Grand Junction, CO, and still lives nearby. Ensconced in his century-old home shaded by peach and apricot trees, he finds peace and inspiration in this bucolic oasis; from the balcony of his studio at the back of the property, he can survey the imposing Bookcliffs mountain range.

He considers it his responsibility as a painter, he says, “to record and reveal the natural beauty of the landscape as faithfully as possible.” Therefore, he spends a great deal of time in the field studying his subject matter. The photos and small oil studies he does on site are just a reference, however, and bear little resemblance to the canvases he ultimately produces.