Wherever I go my eye is drawn toward the visual details around me. When painting, I do not seek to duplicate a scene exactly but to simplify its innumerable visual elements into a pleasing composition with harmonious color combinations.
The process of painting quickly, out-of-doors, requires me to focus my full attention on that subject for a few hours as I attempt to capture the fleeting effects of light. This close observation of nature is a somewhat meditative process that brings me great personal satisfaction. I do not consider myself an impressionist but admire their efforts to capture the effects of light. When I enlarge my plein air studies in the studio I simplify them further, sometimes, almost to the point of abstraction.
My pursuit of landscape painting began as a response to the work of Pioneer Utah artists that studied in Paris, the romantic landscapes of Alfred Lambourne and the honest portrayal of commonplace scenes by LeConte Stewart.
The process of painting quickly, out-of-doors, requires me to focus my full attention on that subject for a few hours as I attempt to capture the fleeting effects of light. This close observation of nature is a somewhat meditative process that brings me great personal satisfaction. I do not consider myself an impressionist but admire their efforts to capture the effects of light. When I enlarge my plein air studies in the studio I simplify them further, sometimes, almost to the point of abstraction.
My pursuit of landscape painting began as a response to the work of Pioneer Utah artists that studied in Paris, the romantic landscapes of Alfred Lambourne and the honest portrayal of commonplace scenes by LeConte Stewart.
This exhibit was on display in the Plaza Gallery at the Utah Cultural Celebration Center from August 1, 2020 through September 30, 2020.
To purchase for sale items contact Michael Christensen at michael.christensen@wvc-ut.gov.
To purchase for sale items contact Michael Christensen at michael.christensen@wvc-ut.gov.
Clifftop Junipers 1
Capitol Reef National Park, Utah
Oil on panel
11" x 17"
For sale: $450
Oil on panel
11" x 17"
For sale: $450
Clifftop Junipers 2
Capitol Reef National Park, Utah
Oil on panel
26" x 48"
SOLD: $3,500
Oil on panel
26" x 48"
SOLD: $3,500
Snowy Bridge 1
Big Cottonwood Canyon, Utah
Oil on panel
7" x 5"
For sale: $250
Oil on panel
7" x 5"
For sale: $250
Snowy Bridge 2
Big Cottonwood Canyon, Utah
Oil on panel
18" x 24"
For sale: $800
Oil on panel
18" x 24"
For sale: $800
Wick's Rock 1
Looking up Provo Canyon, Utah
Oil on panel
7" x 5"
For sale: $250
Oil on panel
7" x 5"
For sale: $250
Wick's Rock 2
Looking up Provo Canyon, Utah
Oil on panel
24" x 18"
For sale: $800
Oil on panel
24" x 18"
For sale: $800
Pioneer Adobe and Poplars 1
Sigurd, Sevier County, Utah
Oil on panel
7" x 5"
For sale: $250
Oil on panel
7" x 5"
For sale: $250
Pioneer Adobe and Poplars 2
Sigurd, Sevier County, Utah
Oil on panel
24" x 18"
For sale: $650
Oil on panel
24" x 18"
For sale: $650
Field Station Road 1
Capitol Reef National Park, Utah
Oil on panel
11" x 8.5"
For sale: $300
Oil on panel
11" x 8.5"
For sale: $300
Field Station Road 2
Capitol Reef National Park, Utah
Oil on panel
28" x 23"
For sale: $800
Oil on panel
28" x 23"
For sale: $800
Mighty Timpanogos 1
Provo Canyon Road, Utah
Oil on panel
11" x 17"
For sale: $500
Oil on panel
11" x 17"
For sale: $500
Mighty Timpanogos 2
Provo Canyon Road, Utah
Oil on panel
28" x 23"
For sale: $800
Oil on panel
28" x 23"
For sale: $800
Sun on Snow 1
Big Cottonwood Creek, Utah
Oil on panel
11" x 17"
For sale: $350
Oil on panel
11" x 17"
For sale: $350
Sun on Snow 2
Big Cottonwood Creek, Utah
Oil on panel
18" x 28"
For sale: $800
Oil on panel
18" x 28"
For sale: $800
Sky Study #1
Altocumulus and Cirrus clouds
Oil on panel
12" x 12"
For sale: $275
Oil on panel
12" x 12"
For sale: $275
Sky Study #3
Altocumulus clouds
Oil on panel
12" x 12"
For sale: $275
Oil on panel
12" x 12"
For sale: $275
Sky Study #4
Cumulus and Cirrus clouds
Oil on panel
12" x 12"
For sale: $275
Oil on panel
12" x 12"
For sale: $275
Sky Study #5
Cirrostratus clouds
Oil on panel
12" x 12"
For sale: $275
Oil on panel
12" x 12"
For sale: $275
Sky Study #6
Stratocumulus clouds
Oil on panel
12" x 12"
For sale: $275
Oil on panel
12" x 12"
For sale: $275
Surprise Sunrise 1
Over Havana Harbor, Cuba
Oil on panel
7" x 5"
For sale: $250
Oil on panel
7" x 5"
For sale: $250
Surprise Sunrise 2
Over Havana Harbor, Cuba
Oil on panel
24" x 24"
For sale: $500
Oil on panel
24" x 24"
For sale: $500
Fire in the Sky #1
Above Horse Tooth Mountain, Colorado
Oil on panel
24" x 24"
For sale: $500
Oil on panel
24" x 24"
For sale: $500
Fire in the Sky #2
Above Horse Tooth Mountain, Colorado
Oil on panel
24" x 24"
For sale: $500
Oil on panel
24" x 24"
For sale: $500
Swelling Cumulus
In a blue sky
Oil on panel
24" x 24"
For sale: $500
Oil on panel
24" x 24"
For sale: $500
Backlit Cloud Study #1
Utah Valley view, Utah
Oil on panel
5" x 7"
For sale: $250
Oil on panel
5" x 7"
For sale: $250
Diana's Throne
Maynard Dixon home, Utah
Oil on panel
18" x 24"
For sale: $800
Oil on panel
18" x 24"
For sale: $800
Headwaters of the Muddy
Emery County, Utah
Oil on panel
18" x 28"
For sale: $800
Oil on panel
18" x 28"
For sale: $800
Mount Garfield
Grand Junction, Colorado
Oil on panel
20" x 30"
For sale: $800
Oil on panel
20" x 30"
For sale: $800
Barracks Canyon
Near Mount Carmel Junction, Utah
Oil on panel
20" x 16"
For sale: $500
Oil on panel
20" x 16"
For sale: $500
Storm Mountain
Big Cottonwood Canyon, Utah
Oil on panel
14" x 16"
For sale: $500
Oil on panel
14" x 16"
For sale: $500
Escalante River Overlook
Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Utah
Oil on panel
11" x 17"
For sale: $450
Oil on panel
11" x 17"
For sale: $450
Sagebrush Flat
Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Utah
Oil on panel
8" x 16"
For sale: $400
Oil on panel
8" x 16"
For sale: $400
Escalante Junipers
Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Utah
Oil on panel
8" x 16"
For sale: $400
Oil on panel
8" x 16"
For sale: $400
Henrieville Ridge
Kane County, Utah
Oil on panel
18" x 14"
For sale: $600
Oil on panel
18" x 14"
For sale: $600
Clouds Rising
Fish Lake National Forest, Utah
Oil on panel
11" x 17'
For sale: $350
Oil on panel
11" x 17'
For sale: $350
Mytoge Mountain Road
Fish Lake National Forest, Utah
Oil on panel
11" x 17"
For sale: $350
Oil on panel
11" x 17"
For sale: $350
Snowy Backroad
Midway, Wasatch County, Utah
Oil on panel
11" x 8.5"
For sale: $350
Oil on panel
11" x 8.5"
For sale: $350
Backroad Tree Tunnel
Heber Valley, Wasatch County, Utah
Oil on panel
11" x 8.5"
For sale: $350
Oil on panel
11" x 8.5"
For sale: $350
Approaching Zion
Washington County, Utah
Oil on panel
8" x 16"
For sale: $400
Oil on panel
8" x 16"
For sale: $400
Majestic Overlook
Capitol Reef National Park, Utah
Oil on panel
11" x 24"
For sale: $600
Oil on panel
11" x 24"
For sale: $600
Fruita Schoolhouse
Capitol Reef National Park, Utah
Oil on panel
20" x 16"
For sale: $650
Oil on panel
20" x 16"
For sale: $650
Grand Wash, entrance
Capitol Reef National Park, Utah
Oil on panel
20" x 16"
For sale: $650
Oil on panel
20" x 16"
For sale: $650
Grand Wash, exit
Capitol Reef National Park, Utah
Oil on panel
11" x 17"
For sale: $450
Oil on panel
11" x 17"
For sale: $450
Capitol Dome
Capitol Reef National Park, Utah
Oil on panel
14" x 11"
For sale: $450
Oil on panel
14" x 11"
For sale: $450
Golden Throne
Capitol Reef National Park, Utah
Oil on panel
8.5" x 11"
For sale: $350
Oil on panel
8.5" x 11"
For sale: $350
Standing Rock
Capitol Reef National Park, Utah
Oil on panel
11" x 17"
For sale: $350
Oil on panel
11" x 17"
For sale: $350
The Cockscomb 1
Teasdale Road, Wayne County, Utah
Oil on panel
11" x 17"
For sale: $450
Oil on panel
11" x 17"
For sale: $450
The Cockscomb 2
Clarks Ranch, Wayne County, Utah
Oil on panel
11" x 17"
For sale: $450
Oil on panel
11" x 17"
For sale: $450
Hidden Valley
Wasatch Boulevard, Salt Lake County, Utah
Oil on panel
6" x 11"
For sale: $350
Oil on panel
6" x 11"
For sale: $350
The Cockscomb 3
Jackass Flat, Wayne County, Utah
Oil on panel
11" x 14"
For sale: $350
Oil on panel
11" x 14"
For sale: $350
Big Ponderosa
Fish Creek Cove, Utah
Oil on panel
11" x 8.5"
For sale: $250
Oil on panel
11" x 8.5"
For sale: $250
Petroglyph Rocks
Fish Creek Cove, Utah
Oil on panel
11" x 8.5"
For sale: $250
Oil on panel
11" x 8.5"
For sale: $250
Sleeping Princess
Timpanogos, Wasatch County, Utah
Oil on panel
11" x 17"
For sale: $400
Oil on panel
11" x 17"
For sale: $400
Timpanogos
Pleasant Valley hilltop, Utah
Oil on panel
11" x 17"
For sale: $400
Oil on panel
11" x 17"
For sale: $400
Provo River Bend
Charleston, Utah
Oil on panel
11" x 17"
For sale: $400
Oil on panel
11" x 17"
For sale: $400
Provo Peak
Over Heber Valley, Utah
Oil on panel
20" x 16"
For sale: $450
Oil on panel
20" x 16"
For sale: $450
Victory Ranch Cliffs, morning
Wasatch County, Utah
Oil on panel
18" x 14"
For sale: $500
Oil on panel
18" x 14"
For sale: $500
Victory Ranch Cliffs, evening
Summit County, Utah
Oil on panel
18" x 14"
For sale: $500
Oil on panel
18" x 14"
For sale: $500
Backlit Cloud Study #2
Spruces, Big Cottonwood Canyon, Utah
Oil on panel
11" x 8.5"
For sale: $300
Oil on panel
11" x 8.5"
For sale: $300
Backlit Cloud Study #3
Midway view of Mount Timpanogos, Utah
Oil on panel
14" x 11"
For sale: $200
Oil on panel
14" x 11"
For sale: $200
Caribbean Sunset
Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Oil on panel
14" x 11"
For sale: $200
Oil on panel
14" x 11"
For sale: $200
Blue & Green Mountain
Quick sketch study #1
Acrylic on panel
5" x 7"
For sale: $100
Acrylic on panel
5" x 7"
For sale: $100
Blue & Green Aspens
Quick sketch study #2
Acrylic on panel
5" x 7"
For sale: $100
Acrylic on panel
5" x 7"
For sale: $100
Morning Sun
Capitol Reef National Park, Utah
Oil on panel
18" x 14"
For sale: $300
Oil on panel
18" x 14"
For sale: $300
Evening Light
Capitol Reef National Park, Utah
Oil on panel
18" x 14"
For sale: $300
Oil on panel
18" x 14"
For sale: $300
Side Canyon 1
Capitol Reef National Park, Utah
Oil on panel
14" x 11"
For sale: $250
Oil on panel
14" x 11"
For sale: $250
Side Canyon 2
Zion National Park, Utah
Oil on panel
11" x 14"
For sale: $250
Oil on panel
11" x 14"
For sale: $250
Hobble Creek Canyon
Utah County, Utah
Oil on panel
11" x 17"
For sale: $250
Oil on panel
11" x 17"
For sale: $250
Back of Timpanogos
Midway, Wasatch County, Utah
Oil on panel
11" x 17"
For sale: $250
Oil on panel
11" x 17"
For sale: $250
Jordan River Bend
5400 South, Salt Lake Valley, Utah
Oil on panel
11" x 17"
For sale: $400
Oil on panel
11" x 17"
For sale: $400
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