Brad Burns Art
These paintings are reflections of the beauty and mystery of God's creation — the light across the ocean, the rhythm of waves, the quiet dignity of ordinary life.
Through paint and color, I try to capture what my eyes see and my heart recognizes as the glory of the Creator.
Collections
Each collection reflects a different aspect of the artist's work — from powerful ocean landscapes to intimate portraits and travel-inspired scenes.
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CollectionAbstreal Collection
The AbstreaL Collection is where realism and abstraction meet. The name AbstreaL reflects my pursuit of painting in the space between the recognizable and the imagined—where the power of nature is felt more than explained.
Inspired by the ever-changing waters of Kauaʻi, these paintings capture the movement, energy, and emotion of the ocean rather than a literal moment in time. Sweeping gestures, luminous color, and flowing forms create a visual experience that invites the viewer to discover their own connection to the sea. Waves emerge and dissolve, light dances across the surface, and familiar shapes drift into abstraction.
Each painting begins with observation but evolves into something more intuitive. Layers of color and expressive brushwork reveal the rhythm and spirit of the ocean—the feeling of standing before a breaking wave, watching sunlight filter through deep water, or sensing the endless motion of the Pacific.
The AbstreaL Collection is an exploration of beauty, movement, and atmosphere. It is an invitation to pause, look deeper, and experience the ocean not simply as a place, but as a living presence that connects us to something larger than ourselves.
— Brad Burns
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CollectionSimple People
The Simple People series reflects the spirit of life in Hawai‘i — where the ocean, the land, and the people create a rhythm that feels both peaceful and timeless.
These paintings focus on the small moments that define island life: time at the beach, conversations with friends, and the quiet beauty of living close to the sea. They are a tribute to the warmth, simplicity, and everyday magic of Hawai‘i.
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CollectionSierra Nevada Collection
From 2000 through 2010, I spent countless days painting in the Sierra Nevada Mountains near Sonora, California. Drawn to the rugged granite landscapes, crystal-clear rivers, ancient pines, and abundant wildlife, I sought to create paintings that were both artistic and faithful to the natural world around me.
Unlike my more interpretive ocean work, the Sierra Nevada Collection is rooted in careful observation. My goal was to accurately capture the region's unique flora and fauna—the twisted junipers clinging to granite cliffs, the towering ponderosa pines, the mountain streams, wildflowers, birds, and wildlife that define this remarkable landscape. Many of these paintings were created on location, allowing me to experience firsthand the changing light, weather, and seasons that give the Sierra its character.
The Sierra Nevada is a place of resilience and quiet strength. Wind-shaped trees emerge from solid rock, clear pools reflect the sky, and every season reveals new colors and textures. Through these paintings, I hoped to preserve not only the visual beauty of the mountains but also the sense of peace, wonder, and timelessness that has drawn generations of artists and explorers to this extraordinary wilderness.
The Sierra Nevada Collection is both a celebration of nature and a visual record of a decade spent studying one of America's most beautiful mountain landscapes.
— Brad Burns
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Kauaʻi, Hawaiʻi
