Hey, I’m Austin.
I paint the vast, open landscapes of the Midwest, with a focus on the skies that define them. Through oil and gouache, I aim to capture the quiet, fleeting moments of nature—the subtle shifts of light, the weight of an approaching storm, or the glow of a setting sun.
Growing up in the Midwest, I’ve always been drawn to the expansive sky, a constant yet ever-changing presence. My work is inspired by the way nature invites us to pause and observe, even in its most understated moments. While dramatic cloudscapes demand attention, I find equal beauty in the quiet, everyday scenes that often go unnoticed.
Working in oils allows me to build depth and atmosphere, blending layers to create a sense of movement and light. Gouache, on the other hand, lends itself to a more immediate and expressive response, especially in plein air studies. Each painting is an attempt to translate the emotions of a place—its stillness, its energy, its transient beauty—onto the canvas.
At its core, my work is an invitation to slow down, to look up, and to reconnect with the natural world.