Mike Anderson paintings

"The longest life may fade and perish, but one moment can live and become immortal" T.F. Powys
Many old buildings and neighborhoods have a lot of memories and history, yet they are being torn down to make way for the new. My recent paintings are an attempt to pay tribute to these artifacts from an earlier time. I have been painting outdoors for over thirty years. Most of my work has focused on the Twin Cities, often painting in the older parts of the city, trying to capture the distinct character of each area before it vanishes. When painting I work on site and try to create a spontaneous impression of the scene, the light, and the feeling of the subject while looking at it. My goal now is not to create photorealistic representations, but rather capture the immediate essence of the places that resonate with me. I am inspired by the work of the early Impressionists, the Camden Town group painters, and the Group of Seven.