Static Art Online: Landscapes

"The Matterhorn"

20x24 (acrylic)

2006
by
Craig Willms

"Maui"

28 x 22 acrylic

by Craig Willms

My Maui, a rare attempt at impressionism.

"Abandoned"

30x24 (acrylic)

2024
by
Craig Willms

"Is It Any Wonder"

24x36 (acrylic)
2024
by
Craig Willms

"The Forest for the Trees"

30 x15 (acrylic)
2024
by
Craig Willms

reference photo by Amy Yvonne Keng

"Another Perfect Sunset"

24X30 (acrylic)
2024
by
Craig Willms

"The Rainbow"

36X30 (acrylic)

2023

Craig Willms

ref photo by Hofmeister

"Jamaican Time"

22X28 (acrylic)
2022
by
Craig Willms

"Marina Santiago de Cuba"

18X24 (acrylic)
2019
by
Craig Willms

From a photo my brother took while in Cuba.

"Covered Bridge"

24X30 (acrylic)
2018
by
Craig Willms

This painting was commissioned our good friends Mary and Lori. They went on a tour up and down the coast of Oregon and northern California in search of lighthouses and covered bridges. This was the covered bridge they liked the best.

"The Stand"
20X24 (acrylic)
2018
by
Craig Willms

This is the second birch forest painting I've done in the last few months. Our friend Jill liked the first one very much, so... Here you go!

"We're Not in Chicago Anymore"
36X48 (acrylic)
2017
by
Craig Willms

This is my take on the familiar birch forest painting. You may have seen paintings like this with hidden deer or other animals, or maybe a pinto pony with its markings melding with the birch tree scars, and only upon close inspection can you even detect it. Well, this my unique take on this concept. The clue is the title of the painting... I'll leave it at that.

note: this painting was given to our close friends Dave and Michelle for the northern Wisconsin cabin they are currently renovating.

"The Boys of Summer"
18X24 (acrylic)
2017
by
Craig Willms

This one was commissioned by my good friend Jason Lance. The boys are his sons in this redux of a painting I did for him years ago featuring his dog in the front position. The underlying background sky and water was done with an airbrush, a skill I am trying to acquire... I am pretty pleased with how it came out - Jason seemed happy with it too!

"Watson Lake - Prescott AZ"
24X40 (acrylic)
2017
by
Craig Willms

From a photo I took myself on our southwest tour. My wife and I fell in love with this place just outside of Prescott AZ. The mountains in the background are the San Francisco range in beautiful Flagstaff AZ some 90 miles away. This one hangs in our living room.

"Reflections of Monet"

18X24 (acrylic)
2016
by
Craig Willms

Commissioned by my friend Anya K. The photo I worked from was taken by her friend [name unknown] and we both agreed it reminded us of a Monet painting. So, it became a 'Monet' as seen through corrective lenses!

"Lewis Falls"

18 x 24 (acrylic)
by Craig Willms
2015

Commissioned by my dear friend Shirley B.
Yellowstone's lovely Lewis Falls as twilight approaches...

"Checking The Weather"

18 x 24 (acrylic)
by Craig Willms
2010

This was the final submission to my Vacation Photo Project. A fitting ending that can be interpreted as looking back or looking forward... For my nephew Kurt - somewhere in the BWCA. Original photo by Luke Stair.

"Havasu Falls"

20 x 24 acrylic
by Craig Willms
2012
Original photo by Gail Hoyt

"The Sun Sets on the Mariner"

18 x 24 acrylic
by Craig Willms
2010

This scene I'm told is a sunset viewed from "The Mariner" a Door County hotel on Lake Michigan. Sadly The Mariner has since closed... For Gus and Anne. Inspired by an excellent photo shot by frequent Mariner guest Mike Wagner.

"In the Shadow of the Tetons"

18 X 24 (acrylic)
2008
by
Craig Willms

note: based on a fine vacation photo by Sue Allhiser

"Lyman Lake At Dirty Face Peak"
18 X 24 (acrylic)
2008
by
Craig Willms

note: Based on a series of photos by Jen Oberg.

"A View From Doyle's"

18X24 (acrylic)
2008
by
Craig Willms

(click on the image for a larger view)

Notes: This is the first of the submitted vacation photos. A photo by Ian Frisk. Doyle's is a restaurant situated across the harbor from Sydney Australia. The city skyline as well as the Sydney Harbor Bridge can been seen while one relaxes after enjoying a fine meal.

"Arenal"

18X24 (acrylic)
2009
by
Craig Willms

(click on the image for a larger view)

Notes: This is another submitted vacation photo. The story goes that this is the view from the honeymoon villa in the jungles of Costa Rica. Rumor has it you could feel the Earth move that weekend... Could've even been the volcano! Inspired by a photo by Jeff Lynn.

"Up to The Lake"

18X24 (acrylic)
2009
by Craig Willms
(click on the image for a larger view)

A vacation photo for the project for my friend Deb J. at TCF.
based on a S. Oakland photo.

"Desert Flowers"

18 X 24
(acrylic)
2008
by
Craig Willms

For my wife

"Rookie Lake Overlook"

18X24 (acrylic)
2007
by
Craig Willms

notes: This was commissioned by my wife. It is based on a photo by Jim Brandenburg of Ely MN. Rookie Lake is part of the famous BWCA in the land of 10,000 lakes, Minnesota.