Featured Artist Mitch Greer

Artist Mitch Greer shares a colorful collection of impressionist paintings filled with fluidity and color. Visit his website to see more of his work.

 

 

I am an impressionist painter whose artistic journey has been profoundly shaped by the vibrant cultural landscape of the San Francisco Bay Area. My work centers around the exploration of psychological depths, delving into the complex layers of human emotion and experience.

 

 

Through my paintings, I aim to reflect the nuances of urban life. I capture not just the physical world, but the emotional and social realities that often go unnoticed. The cityscape provides a rich backdrop for my work. But my true focus is on the inner lives of the individuals and moments I portray.

 

 

Living in the Bay Area, I am surrounded by a dynamic mix of cultures, histories, and perspectives, all of which inform my artistic voice. The region’s natural beauty, from the misty hills of Marin to the rugged coastline, inspires me just as much as its bustling, ever-evolving cities. In my paintings, I seek to capture this tension between the natural and the urban, the serene and the chaotic. I believe that art has the power to evoke a deep emotional response. I strive to create pieces that invite viewers to reflect on their own experiences, to find the personal in the universal.

 

 

Still life plays a central role in my work, not just as a genre but as a means of exploring broader themes. The objects I choose to depict are rarely random. Each one is carefully selected for its symbolic value and the emotional resonance it can evoke. A simple bowl of fruit, a vase of flowers, or a discarded pair of shoes can become a conduit for exploring themes of memory, loss, and longing. By painting these everyday objects, I hope to encourage viewers to reconsider the world around them, to find meaning in the mundane.

 

 

In addition to still life, my work also grapples with contemporary social and political issues, though often in a subtle, layered manner. Rather than making overt statements, I prefer to use color, form, and composition to evoke feelings of unease, tension, or quiet resilience. For example, in one series, I juxtaposed vibrant, almost celebratory colors with scenes of isolation and alienation, commenting on the paradoxes of modern life. Through this approach, I aim to engage the viewer on multiple levels. I encourage them to look beyond the surface and consider the deeper implications of the work.

 

 

One of the defining features of my painting style is my use of light and color. As an impressionist, I am fascinated by the way light interacts with the world around us. It is constantly shifting and transforming even the most familiar scenes. I aim to capture these fleeting moments in my work. By using bold brushstrokes and vibrant hues, I convey a sense of immediacy and movement.

 

 

However, while I embrace the spontaneity and emotion of impressionism, my approach is also deeply considered. I spend a great deal of time thinking about how to balance sensitivity with boldness. I want to create work that feels both intimate and expansive.

 

Mitch Greer invites you to follow on Facebook, Instagram, X and Behance. 

 

 

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