Rodger Bechtold's oil paintings are a spirited celebration of the Midwestern landscape, marked by their exuberant colors and expressive brushwork. The artist's pieces evoke a sense of joy and vitality, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in the beauty and tranquility of the Midwest. Through his expert use of color, light, and composition, Bechtold creates scenes that resonate with warmth and emotion, offering glimpses into the heart of the landscapes he portrays.
As an accomplished landscape painter for over fifty years, Bechtold’s paintings have been featured in museum exhibitions and can be found in private and public collections across the United States.
“Taking cues from nature, my color choices have become intuitive, a subconscious response to what I see. I paint with an awareness of form and color that blurs the distinction between representation and abstraction, where there is more latitude for experimentation and invention.”
-Rodger Bechtold
ROAD TO A FAMILY FARM
Oil on Linen,
30 x 36” (Image), 31 x 37” (Framed)
SUMMER COLORS
Oil on Panel,
12 x 16” (Image), 18 x 22” (Framed)
FIRST LIGHT
Oil on Linen
36 x 52” (Image), 37 x 53” (Framed)
THE GREEN BETWEEN
Oil on Linen
60 x 60” (Image), 61 x 61” (Framed)
MAPLES CALLIGRAPHY
Oil on Linen
28 x 44” (Image), 29 x 45” (Framed)
PERCHED ON A HILL
Oil on Panel
12 x 16” (Image), 18 x 22” (Framed)
TRUNKS AND TWIGS
Oil on Panel
12 x 16” (Image), 18 x 22” (Framed)
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