Small Landscapes – Intimate & Expressive Nature Scene

Abstract landscapes, California Nature Art Museum, Textured paintings, Art exhibition, Small paintings, Agricultural landscapes, Expressive art, Nature-inspired art, Contemporary painting

A wall installation of small abstract landscape paintings by John Robertson at the California Nature Art Museum. The collection features textured, expressive depictions of agricultural fields and skies.

The painting employs thick impasto technique with bold brushstrokes, creating a dramatic mountain landscape - a narrow passage between peaks, with white highlights indicating fog at the summitThe painting Landscape “safe spot to pass” 7 - 7” x 11 ¾” oil on raw, treated canvas

"Woven Fields" highlights themes of interconnectedness and the organic patterns found in nature. I am trying to  suggest the harmony between agriculture and the natural world. Landscape “woven fields “ 14 - 7 ½” x 11 ½” oil on raw, treated canvas

"Wind Song" captures the ethereal essence of the wind, symbolizing freedom, movement, and the harmonious relationship between nature and emotion. Landscape “wind song “ 17 - 5” x 6 ¾” oil on raw, treated canvas

"Transparent Winter" evokes a sense of stark beauty and fragile transition. The layered landscape hints at hidden depths beneath a cold surface. The title suggests not just a season, but a state of being – revealing vulnerability and the stark beauty of nature's cycle.Landscape “transparent winter “ 16 - 5 ¾” x 9” oil on raw, treated canvas

"Sky Sails" evokes a sense of whimsical journey and ethereal lightness. The textured layers suggest a tangible atmosphere, while the "sails" imply movement and exploration. The painting may represent dreams, aspirations, or the soul's yearning for freedomLandscape “sky sails “ 19 - 2 ¾” x 5 ½” oil on raw, treated canvas

In "Settled Land" im exploring the themes of stability and the accumulation of time. It suggest a landscape shaped by both natural forces and human presence. Landscape “settled land“ 15 - 8” x 12” oil on raw, treated canvas

I am trying to capture the dynamic energy of a ceaselesswaves and how they shape the tidepools.  . My impasto textures create a tactile sense of these pools, while the composition's flow draws the viewer's eye into the scene.Seascape “running tide“ 3 - 11 ½ ” x 11 ½ “ oil on raw, treated canvas

In "Grey Dawn Breaking," I return to a regular theme in my work : the light between night and day, capturing the gradations of light as a new day begins.Seascape “grey dawn breaking “ 8 - 2 ½ ” x 7” oil on raw, treated canvas

In "Make Fast Towards Dusk," it is a journey into the liminal light of the early evening. My textured layers create a sense of depth and movement, suggesting a landscape as the daychanges to night.Landscape “make fast towards
dusk “ 10 - 4” x 5 ½” oil on raw, treated canvas

In "Eddies of the Wind," I am trying to paint the visual representation of unseen forces. My textured impasto creates a sense of of light and shadow as the wind blows across the scene.  It  invites contemplation on the nature of wind.Seascape ”eddies of the wind“ 18 - 4” x 5 ½” oil on raw, treated canvas

"Storm Blast" captures the raw energy and transformative power of a tempest. Textured layers and dynamic composition convey wind and rain's force, symbolizing emotional upheaval, sudden change, or cathartic release of pent-up energy.

In "Storm Blast," I captures the experience of a powerful storm. My impasto technique creates a sense of the stormy weather, with the swirling textures of the wind's chaotic nature. Landscape”storm blast “12 - 7 ¾” x 12” oil on raw, treated canvas

This painting embodies "season's pursuit," showcasing life's relentless drive to adapt and flourish amidst change. The layered textures and organic forms evoke earth and growth, suggesting purposeful progression through time.

"Season's Pursuit" captures the cyclical nature of time and the persistent changing seasons. and nature's continuous rhythm. My painting may symbolize growth, change, and drive for renewal and progress. Landscape “season’s pursuit “ 5 - 8 ½ ” x 11” oil on raw, treated canvas

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Landscape “good of the earth “ 9 - 4 ½ “ x 9” oil on raw, treated canvas.

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Landscape “day long ramble “ 4 - 6” x 11 ½” oil on raw, treated canvas.

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Landscape “stoneyard steady “ 2 - 6 ¾ ” x 8 ½” oil on raw, treated canvas.

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Seascape “thunder fit” 13 - 5 ½” x 7 ¾ “ oil
on raw, treated canvas.

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Seascape “upon the sands” 11 - 4” x 6” oil on raw, treated canvas.

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Landscape ”fair breeze” 20 - 3 ½” x 4 1/2': oil on raw, treated canvas. ****

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Landscape “fog and mist” 23 - 4½” x 6” oil on raw, treated canvas. ****

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Landscape “ascending silence “ 6 - 4 ½” x 7” oil on raw, treated canvas.

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andscape “between midnight and dawn” 1 - 4 ¼” x 6” oil on raw, treated canvas. ****

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Landscape “rise of the bank” 24 - 2 ½” x 4 ½” oil on raw, treated canvas. ****

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Seascape “hid in the mist” 21 - 2 ¾” x 6” oil on raw, treated canvas. ****

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Landscape  “copper sky”  22 -  3 ½” 7 ¼” oil on raw, treated canvas ****