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Brian Sostrom @briansostrom.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

"Emerging" 16" × 20" acrylic - new work for Luminosity in May 2027. Chasing that moment when the storm cloud lifts and the light finds the water. #art #painting #cloudart #seascape #landscapeart

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Brian Sostrom @briansostrom.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Sold through Momentum Gallery in Asheville, NC- thank you to Momentum and to the collector for finding this one a home. Grateful to be working with the team at Momentum. Mystic Land - 24” x 36”, acrylic painting #waterpainting #contemporaryseascape #lakeart #collectedart #waterabstract

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Brian Sostrom @briansostrom.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

That moment when the fog burns off. Morning study for Luminosity - May 2027 solo show. On the easel today, chasing soft light. “Everything” - 14.5” x 21.5”, acrylic painting #SostromLuminosity #artists #artwork #landscapeart #acrylicpainting #artstudio

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Brian Sostrom @briansostrom.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

A break from the forest - studying light for the solo show. Acrylic on board, on the easel. Forces - 16” x 20”, acrylic painting #SostromLuminosity #luminosity #etherealart #cloudpainting #ontheeasel

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Brian Sostrom @briansostrom.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Forward - 14.5” x 21.5”, acrylic painting The second painting in a new series inspired by the National Forest and my daily hike. It seems to be more difficult these days to escape the maddening noise. #landscapepainting #artist #art #ContemporaryLandscape #acrylicpainting

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Brian Sostrom @briansostrom.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Towers in Gold - 14.5” x 21.5, acrylic painting This is the first painting in a new series of pieces inspired by my daily wanderings in the National Forest. Spending time in the outdoors is a vital reset. #forestpainting #art #acrylics #mysticalforest #landscapeart #painting

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Brian Sostrom @briansostrom.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Gently Pass - 16” x 20”, acrylic painting A new piece in the studio. Summer is fading away and the daylight with it. I always try to embrace that bit of melancholy, find the beauty. #dusk #sunsetpainting #traditionalart #landscapepainting #acrylicpainting

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Brian Sostrom @briansostrom.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Days in Light - 18” x 36”, acrylic painting Sunshine outside and inside. #waterpainting #acryliclandscape #contemporarypainters #artist #art

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Brian Sostrom @briansostrom.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Summer Dreams (SOLD) - 18” x 24”, acrylic painting Pleased to hear that this painting was sold through Momentum Gallery in Asheville, North Carolina. As summer begins to disappear this seems like an appropriate post. #art #painting #summer #acrylics #artwork

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Brian Sostrom @briansostrom.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Return - 16” x 20”, acrylic painting A soft new painting in the studio today. I always enjoy painting the soft transition to daylight. #artists #art #painting #acrylic #sunrise

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Brian Sostrom @briansostrom.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Heavenly (SOLD) - 16” x 20”, acrylic painting I always loved the misty atmosphere in this painting. I was pleased to learn that it sold through Momentum Gallery in Asheville, North Carolina! #painter #landscapepainting #paintinglight #galleryart #artistwork #art

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Brian Sostrom @briansostrom.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Mystic (SOLD)- 30” x 40”, acrylic painting I was happy to hear that this large painting was sold through Momentum Gallery in Asheville, North Carolina. #seapainting #artist #acryliclandscape #painting #art

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Brian Sostrom @briansostrom.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Darkening - 18” x 24”, acrylic painting I was happy to hear that this painting was sold through Momentum Gallery in Asheville, North Carolina. It was hanging in the entry to my studio for a long while, now it has a new home somewhere else. #art #painting #spiritualart #landscapeart #dark #artists

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Brian Sostrom @briansostrom.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

New Horizons - 36” x 18”, acrylic painting A new painting on a long wood panel! The smoke has increased our sense of atmosphere and directly influenced this piece. #artists #landscapeart #acrylicpainting #forestart #artwork #wildfire

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Brian Sostrom @briansostrom.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Burn Away (SOLD) - 24” x 18”, acrylic painting I was really pleased to learn that this painting was sold through Momentum Gallery in Asheville, North Carolina! #artwork #art #painting #artist #acrylicpainting

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Brian Sostrom @briansostrom.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Back to the Shadow - 18” x 36”, acrylic painting A new painting on a vertical wood panel. Three more of these panels yet to come. #galleryartist #acrylicpainting #art #artists #landscapepainting

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Brian Sostrom @briansostrom.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Shine Through - 24” x 30”, acrylic painting A large moody painting in the studio. I am always motivated by atmosphere and light. The grand mystery. #art #markmaking #skypainters #landscapepainting #spiritualart #artist #acrylicpainting

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Brian Sostrom @briansostrom.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Sparkle and Rise - 18” x 36”, acrylic painting A new painting in the studio! I am really enjoying these vertical pieces. A few more panels left before I switch gears. #contemporaryart #landscapeart #painteveryday #fineart #seascape

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Brian Sostrom @briansostrom.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Rolling (SOLD) - 18” x 18”, acrylic painting I was pleased to hear that this painting was sold through Momentum Gallery! #artist #art #artwork #oceanart #landscapepainting

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Brian Sostrom @briansostrom.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Worlds Collide - 18” x 36”, acrylic painting Continuing my work on these tall panels. I have six of these boards, this is the third piece. #landscapeartist #coastalart #seascape #artwork #painting #art

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Brian Sostrom @briansostrom.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

New Start - 36” x 18”, acrylic painting I have enjoyed working on these long panels, this is the first horizontal painting of the group. #artwork #art #artists #painting #sunrise #clouds

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Brian Sostrom @briansostrom.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Buddha Cloud - 30” x 40”, acrylic painting I was really happy to hear that I had some new sales through Momentum Gallery in Asheville, North Carolina. This painting was one of the pieces. #galleryartist #waterscape #art #ocean #landscapepainting

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Brian Sostrom @briansostrom.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Late Glow - 24” x 24”, acrylic painting This is the sixth and final painting in my 24” x 24” series. Definitely one of my favorites. #contemporaryart #landscapeart #sunsetart #fineart #art

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Brian Sostrom @briansostrom.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

July Water - 12” x 12”, acrylic painting A small piece of summer in the studio. #art #painting #seascape

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Brian Sostrom @briansostrom.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Shoreline - 18” x 2;”, acrylic painting A new painting in the studio! I am working on a large collection of pieces. #coastalart #westcoast #paintingsofinstagram #goldenhour #newpainting

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Brian Sostrom @briansostrom.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Six 5” x 5” paintings off to Abend Gallery in Denver Colorado. These paintings are for their “5 x 5 Project XIV”, long-running small-works exhibition. #denverart #miniatureart #westernart #5x5 #landscapeart

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Brian Sostrom @briansostrom.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Cradled Light - 18” x 24” , acrylic painting I finished this new painting, it is alive with light. #atmosphericart #waterart #art #landscapepainting #fineart #treepainting

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Brian Sostrom @briansostrom.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Shine Again - 12” x 16”, acrylic painting Abend Gallery is having a sale through June 26th! An opportunity to buy some of my work on sale. store.abendgallery.com/collections/... #art #artwork #onlinesale #denver #artists

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Brian Sostrom @briansostrom.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Big Water - 30” x 24”, acrylic painting I was very happy to hear that this painting was sold through Momentum Gallery in Asheville, North Carolina. #galleryartist #artsales #landscapeart #seascape #painter #artwork

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Brian Sostrom @briansostrom.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Mountain Bloom - 18” x 24”, acrylic painting I revisited this piece and did a bit more layering. Some additional painting to the forest shore and it is now complete. I always strive to keep my work loose without overworking. #mountainpainting #landscapes #cloudart #atmosphere #painting #artists

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Brian Sostrom @briansostrom.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Majesty - 24” x 24”, acrylic painting Blinding beauty as inspiration. For anyone keeping track, this is the 5th painting in my 24” x 24” collection. One more to come. #art #artists #artwork #paintings #ocean

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Brian Sostrom @briansostrom.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

October - 12” x 16”, acrylic painting I revisited this painting, happy with the results. #landscapepainting #treepainting #treeart #paintings #artwork

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Brian Sostrom @briansostrom.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Timbered Vignette - 18” x 24”, acrylic painting This new painting was inspired by my daily hikes in the National Forest. #forestpainting #moodyforest #lightanddark #mysticalforest #landscapeartist #artists #artwork

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Brian Sostrom @briansostrom.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

“The World in View” opened at Abend Gallery in Denver, Colorado over the weekend. I am pleased to have a few pieces in this excellent group exhibit! Afterburn (24” x 18”), Sun Season (18” x 24”) and Early Glow (20” x 20”) #art #artwork #denver #artists #paintings

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Brian Sostrom @briansostrom.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Days of May - 24” x 24”, acrylic painting the fourth painting in my 24” x 24” series, two more to go. #artists #seascapes #artwork #oceanpainting #landscapeart

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Brian Sostrom @briansostrom.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Endings - 5” x 5”, acrylic painting Another very small painting in the studio. #art #artreels #painting #seascapes #landscapeart

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Brian Sostrom @briansostrom.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Burning Down - 18” x 24”, acrylic painting A newly finished painting in the studio! #artwork #art #artists #painting #landscapeart

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Brian Sostrom @briansostrom.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Two paintings headed to Abend Gallery in Denver, Colorado. They will part of the upcoming group show “The World in View” which opens May 30th. The two paintings are “Early Glow” and “Sun Season” (20” x 20” and 18” x 24”) #denverart #landscapepainting #art #artwork #groupshow

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Brian Sostrom @briansostrom.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Last chance to see my solo show “Mystic Lands” at Momentum Gallery in Asheville, North Carolina. Exhibit closes May 2nd! #artists #painting #artwork #art #asheville

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Brian Sostrom @briansostrom.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

River Flow - 24” x 24”, acrylic painting The drift of water deep and wide, inspired by the Clark Fork River. Another painting in my 24” x 24” collection, more to come. #art #artist #painter #landscapeart #acrylics

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Brian Sostrom @briansostrom.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Mystic Lands - my solo show at Momentum Gallery in Asheville, North Carolina. Stop by and check it out, the exhibit runs through May 2nd! #art #artwork #BlueSkyArt #landscapepainting #fineart #asheville

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Brian Sostrom @briansostrom.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

I am continuing my work on 24” x 24” panels, really digging the size. This painting is bursting with color and light. #artwork #art #painting #sunset #BlueSkyArt

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Brian Sostrom @briansostrom.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Lifting Fog - 12” x 16”, acrylic painting A little bit of beauty in the studio today. #art #artwork #BlueSkyArt #landscapepainting #fineart

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Brian Sostrom @briansostrom.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Turn to Spring - 24” x 24”, acrylic painting I had a few boards ready to go after I returned home from Asheville. This is the first in the series, super fun size to work with. #springishere #contemporaryartist #landscapepainting #cloudsandsky #seascapeart #BlueSkyArt

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Brian Sostrom @briansostrom.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Ode to Light - 12” x 12, acrylic painting A small new painting in the studio. #artofthewest #seascapes #paintingwaves #oceanpainting #landscapeart

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Brian Sostrom @briansostrom.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Early Glow - 20” x 20”, acrylic painting I finished this painting and varnished it over the weekend. #sunsetpainting #seascapeart #landscapepainting #tonalism #acrylicpainting

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