Sunday, June 21, 2026
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One-day workshop with Lon Brauer, at the Barn at Cacoosing, 9 Evans Hill Rd, Sinking Spring, PAa, 19608
GPS: 40.342, -76.017 About Lon Brauer Lon Brauer is an award-winning American artist known for his work in figure and plein air landscape. Born in 1955 and coming of age in the seventies, he has roots in the abstract expressionist movement. Although a representational artist, he steers clear of the overtly literal. His work is a mix of the abstract and representational, bringing an expressionistic use of paint and materials to create images that challenge the viewer with new perspectives. “I came out of school a painter, but life took me in a different direction,” he explains. “I found myself in the world of studio photography to make a living. Not my plan, but in the end, it has defined me, and my vision, and I’m grateful for the journey. For 30 years I lived and breathed photography, advertising, and graphic design. All disciplines of the commercial world of print media. We are the sum of our experiences and mine were all about telling stories through shape, color, and design for the printed page. Now as a painter, I draw upon this same esthetic, never forgetting that I am working with a two-dimensional surface. A painting is made with marks on a canvas. An abstraction. In my work I strive for new and fresh ways to bring life to old ideas. Always tell the story with fresh eyes. Utilizing photography and photo tropes I bridge the gap between traditional painting and graphic imagery. I want to do more than just record what is in front of me. I want to make a story. There are no rules. An adventure yet to be determined.” Lon shows his work nationally. Lon Brauer is a major player on the plein air circuit, having garnered top prizes in many of the major events. His studio work is shown in major galleries throughout the country. He presents numerous workshops on painting techniques as well as online demos and interviews, including a February 2025 Plein Air Podcast with Eric Roads (Episode 11). He lives and works with his partner, quillwork artist Djuana Tucker, and owns Lon Brauer Studios in Granite City, Illinois. |
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