An Art Review
Euphoric Nature-Inspired Paintings Created with Spiritual Vision
Tom Hessler, tomhesslergallery.com, creates euphoric, nature-inspired paintings with heartfelt spontaneity. With a masterful artistic vision, he interprets the world using a robust palette, emotive, tactile brushstrokes, and captivating joie de vivre.
Tom’s spiritual vision shines through his art. We feel the palpable intimacy that Tom experiences, living and working in the wilderness of Northern California. We are immediately propelled into his personal domain, and begin a transcendent journey through time and space.
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It’s A Beautiful Day, oil on canvas, 36” x 24”
Tom is extremely prolific and versatile and has developed his own inimitable style. His high level of creativity is a culmination of decades of ardent daily artistic practice, his bond with nature, and his steadfast commitment to bring artful pleasure to others. Viewing his art is a fulfilling and cathartic experience.
Elements of impressionism and abstract expressionism enliven his paintings with visual depth and profound impact. Instead of merely capturing a scene in the literal sense Tom creates works of art that convey moods, emotions, and psychological states.
Tom’s art could be described as poetry in visual motion, a dynamism that permeates his paintings as shown in “It’s A Beautiful Day” which fills our hearts with hope and positivity.
In Living Color, oil on canvas, 30” x 40”
Tom takes our hand and guides us through his personal connection to the natural world and its miraculous dimensions. He awakens our senses and nourishes our mortal cravings for personal well-being and spiritual awareness.
As a color virtuoso Tom’s skillful use of analogous and complementary colors and tonal values enhances the dynamic interplay of shapes and increases visceral intensity. His colors serve as healing modalities.
An example is his jubilant painting “In Living Color” with shades of orange. This color has been scientifically proven to activate bliss, creativity, and vitality.
Falling Leaves, oil on canvas, 18” x 24”
Tom has an insightful and thorough understanding of humanity and nature, and how the two are interrelated. When we enter Tom’s enchanting worlds, we experience the impact of symbolism and personification. His depictions of tree trunks and branches, with their graceful curves and eloquent fluency, arouse symbiotic associations with human anatomy.
The warm, spirited colors and dancing trees in “Falling Leaves” celebrate seasonal transition and heighten our awareness of the miraculous process of transition.
Tangled Roots, oil on canvas, 36” x 24”
Tom’s art reminds us that kinetic energy forces exist in the natural environment as well as within our own biological frameworks.
Although we normally don’t see all forms of energy with our naked eye alone, when viewing Tom’s art its presence is seen and felt. His painting “Tangled Roots” expresses life forces both above and below the earth’s surface over the ages. It is an artful expression about the complex and continuous metamorphosis in all living forms.
Fluid Harmony, oil on canvas, 18” x 24”
“Fluid Harmony” is one of Tom’s many paintings that convey the forest as a musical reverie. We are embraced by the fluent symphony of colors and textures as nature’s forms ignite our imagination.
As an enlightened artist Tom provides us with his artworks as precious gifts. He invites us to immerse ourselves in their splendor and glory. Tom’s contribution to humanity, nature and the contemporary art world places him among the most treasured and memorable artists of our time.
Tom’s original paintings and museum quality prints are available for purchase.
Banner image: Detail of Tangled Roots, oil on canvas, 36” x 24”
Visit Tom’s website: tomhesslergallery.com
This Art Review was written by Renee Phillips, Director, Curator, and Editor, Manhattan Arts International and The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS, New York, NY
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