Lon Brauer
“There is a performance that takes place between the blank canvas on one end and the finished framed result on the other. This is where the art makes itself known. One can have a goal in mind but the excitement comes with not really knowing what outcome will present. I see a painting as a living spirit that speaks with the viewer.”
Bird
16 x 20
oil
Lon Brauer
Lon Brauer is an award winning American artist known for his work in figure and plein air landscape. He has a BFA from Washington University and an MFA from Fontbonne University.
Early interests were in biology and earth sciences that offered subject for his artwork as he developed. Starting college as a biology major he soon switched to art as a primary focus concentrating on both painting and graphic design. “Dad was a pharmacist and I was tapped to do the same but I had leaned heavy on art throughout my early years and that was where the passion lived.“
Lon Brauer has shown his work both nationally and overseas. He holds signature membership with Oil Painters of America, American Impressionist Society, Pastel Society of America, Outdoor Painters Society, and American Society of Marine Artists. He travels extensively with top plein air events each season. When home, he is in studio painting and sculpting. Lon lives in Granite City, IL with his partner, quillwork artist Djuana Tucker.