Richard Porowski
Fine Art
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Rowboat in a Soft Orange Sunset
20 x 16
$795
In this oil paintings I use a soft stroke of the brush to create a sense of stillness and calm at the evening of the day. The orange glow of the evening captures wonders that nothing else can. One wonders who owns the boat. Is the person resting now? Gazing at the lake view from the shore? Evenings are often a great time to consider things of importance in life when the whirlwind of the day is over.
20 x 16
$795
In this oil paintings I use a soft stroke of the brush to create a sense of stillness and calm at the evening of the day. The orange glow of the evening captures wonders that nothing else can. One wonders who owns the boat. Is the person resting now? Gazing at the lake view from the shore? Evenings are often a great time to consider things of importance in life when the whirlwind of the day is over.
Teal Sea Under a Dark Sky
20 x 16
$695
This painting captures a dramatic seascape where the interplay between stormy skies and tranquil waters creates a striking contrast. The water is a vibrant turquoise, evoking a sense of calm that is countered by the ominous, dark clouds hanging above. I love splashes of strong colors! These clouds, painted in deep shades of gray and blue, suggest an impending storm, with streaks of rain visible, hinting at a storm coming upon us. Sometimes I love painting darker scenes with smooth brush strokes that bring a calmness to the moment, even though there is an appearance of an impending rain shower. So often the darkening of the skies brings out a kind of iridescence in the water and beach.
20 x 16
$695
This painting captures a dramatic seascape where the interplay between stormy skies and tranquil waters creates a striking contrast. The water is a vibrant turquoise, evoking a sense of calm that is countered by the ominous, dark clouds hanging above. I love splashes of strong colors! These clouds, painted in deep shades of gray and blue, suggest an impending storm, with streaks of rain visible, hinting at a storm coming upon us. Sometimes I love painting darker scenes with smooth brush strokes that bring a calmness to the moment, even though there is an appearance of an impending rain shower. So often the darkening of the skies brings out a kind of iridescence in the water and beach.
Preparing to Sail
20 x 16
$795
As you can see, I have always loved to paint planes, boats, trains and so on. I have grown to love vivid colors that create strong images. This image captures a serene nautical scene with a vivid and warm ambiance. The sailboat gently rests on calm waters, with its prominent sails that I painted a rich, golden ochre hue that contrasts beautifully against the blue sky and sea. The Morning is mild and pleasant - a perfect setting for an adventure. I painted the horizon clear and straight, giving a sense of vast openness, helped on by a faint outline of land in the distance, grounding the scene and adding a subtle depth. I have used vibrant yet harmonious colors that evoke warmth and quietness. The use of light and shadow on the sails and water adds a golden glow throughout the piece. I have always loved journeys like this, with its sense of exploration, freedom, and the flow of life. At times this type of scene makes us feel like we can relax and breathe again in the peacefulness of the sea
and the elegance of a simple sailboat floating under wide skies.
20 x 16
$795
As you can see, I have always loved to paint planes, boats, trains and so on. I have grown to love vivid colors that create strong images. This image captures a serene nautical scene with a vivid and warm ambiance. The sailboat gently rests on calm waters, with its prominent sails that I painted a rich, golden ochre hue that contrasts beautifully against the blue sky and sea. The Morning is mild and pleasant - a perfect setting for an adventure. I painted the horizon clear and straight, giving a sense of vast openness, helped on by a faint outline of land in the distance, grounding the scene and adding a subtle depth. I have used vibrant yet harmonious colors that evoke warmth and quietness. The use of light and shadow on the sails and water adds a golden glow throughout the piece. I have always loved journeys like this, with its sense of exploration, freedom, and the flow of life. At times this type of scene makes us feel like we can relax and breathe again in the peacefulness of the sea
and the elegance of a simple sailboat floating under wide skies.
Freight Train Mountain Passage
Richard Porowski's "Freight Train Mountain Passage" is a stunning oil on canvas depicting a BNSF freight train traversing a picturesque landscape. A lone freight train, a vibrant streak of orange and yellow against a muted landscape, journeys through a valley veiled in morning mist. I have sought to capture the interplay of light and shadow, with the low-lying mist creating a dramatic contrast against the dark mountain range. The striking colors of the train cars stand out against the muted greens and grays of the valley, creating a visually striking composition. The meticulous detail in the train contrasts the atmospheric perspective of the mountains. I have sought to portray the quiet power and grandeur of the mountains contrasting the power of the train engine. Ultimately, the train engine and cars are dwarfed in the size and atmosphere of the mountain. Nevertheless, the steady rhythm of the train's progress is felt as it presses on in this timeless painting.
Richard Porowski's "Freight Train Mountain Passage" is a stunning oil on canvas depicting a BNSF freight train traversing a picturesque landscape. A lone freight train, a vibrant streak of orange and yellow against a muted landscape, journeys through a valley veiled in morning mist. I have sought to capture the interplay of light and shadow, with the low-lying mist creating a dramatic contrast against the dark mountain range. The striking colors of the train cars stand out against the muted greens and grays of the valley, creating a visually striking composition. The meticulous detail in the train contrasts the atmospheric perspective of the mountains. I have sought to portray the quiet power and grandeur of the mountains contrasting the power of the train engine. Ultimately, the train engine and cars are dwarfed in the size and atmosphere of the mountain. Nevertheless, the steady rhythm of the train's progress is felt as it presses on in this timeless painting.
Bougainvilleas Along the Coast
20 x 16
$795
In this acrylic pour painting I portray a small, quiet country house standing amidst a striking and dramatic landscape. Surrounding the house is what at first glance appears to be a tumultuous terrain with swirling, bold colors of deep reds mixed with blacks and greens, creating a sense of fiery natural elements. At first the sky above is also intense with thick, sweeping gray and white clouds that give a sense of a very windy summer day. But what at first seems to be chaotic and stormy gives place to a painting that sets forth bold, wonderful colors of bushes and flowers, a sense of a colorful paradise that brings us into a place of refreshing joy that goes beyond the limits of safety. The house and fences show realistic architectural detail, a place of calm and safety in a place filled with expressive, almost abstract natural elements, a place of adventure and challenge!
20 x 16
$795
In this acrylic pour painting I portray a small, quiet country house standing amidst a striking and dramatic landscape. Surrounding the house is what at first glance appears to be a tumultuous terrain with swirling, bold colors of deep reds mixed with blacks and greens, creating a sense of fiery natural elements. At first the sky above is also intense with thick, sweeping gray and white clouds that give a sense of a very windy summer day. But what at first seems to be chaotic and stormy gives place to a painting that sets forth bold, wonderful colors of bushes and flowers, a sense of a colorful paradise that brings us into a place of refreshing joy that goes beyond the limits of safety. The house and fences show realistic architectural detail, a place of calm and safety in a place filled with expressive, almost abstract natural elements, a place of adventure and challenge!
Daring the Deeps
20 x 16
$795
This painting is a scene in the ocean of three scuba divers swimming along to the accompaniment of sharks, pilot fish and other fish. The painting began as an acrylic pour painting using dark blues and blacks laced with white and gold. I immediately pictured an underwater scene in my imagination. So I mixed the abstract scene with the scuba divers and fish, creating a visually striking juxtaposition. The color palette contributes to a feeling of both danger and tranquility - the deep blues evoke the calmness of the ocean depths, while the presence of sharks introduces a sense of potential threat. The interplay between the abstract and realistic elements makes the image thought-provoking and open to multiple interpretations. But there seems no threat to the divers, but rather a sense of calm adventure and exploration.
20 x 16
$795
This painting is a scene in the ocean of three scuba divers swimming along to the accompaniment of sharks, pilot fish and other fish. The painting began as an acrylic pour painting using dark blues and blacks laced with white and gold. I immediately pictured an underwater scene in my imagination. So I mixed the abstract scene with the scuba divers and fish, creating a visually striking juxtaposition. The color palette contributes to a feeling of both danger and tranquility - the deep blues evoke the calmness of the ocean depths, while the presence of sharks introduces a sense of potential threat. The interplay between the abstract and realistic elements makes the image thought-provoking and open to multiple interpretations. But there seems no threat to the divers, but rather a sense of calm adventure and exploration.
Buffalo Winter
20 x 16
Sold
I've always loved the stateliness of the American buffalo, a powerful symbol of the American West. At my age there is no need to stick to one theme or style in my art, and I have enjoyed painting more than ever. There are certain subjects I have always loved: American Indians, rural scenes, dinosaurs, sports, space, the contrast of light and darkness, wow, I could name a thousand things. And of course the buffalo. Amazing creature! In creating this image, I depicted a solitary buffalo rendered in muted browns and blacks, stands out against the pale blue-grey of the falling snow and the indistinct dark green of the trees in the background. The overall impression is one of peaceful strength and enduring solitude. His large, imposing form dominates the scene, showcasing its dark, shaggy coat which contrasts with the snow falling around it. The gentle snowfall adds a tranquil and contemplative atmosphere. The muted colors evoke a sense of coldness and serenity, while the buffalo's lowered head seems to say that he is enduring his situation, though it be difficult, and showing resilience in the harsh winter climate. The buffalo itself is not sharply defined; its outline is softened by the falling snow, blurring the edges and contributing to the overall tranquil atmosphere.
20 x 16
Sold
I've always loved the stateliness of the American buffalo, a powerful symbol of the American West. At my age there is no need to stick to one theme or style in my art, and I have enjoyed painting more than ever. There are certain subjects I have always loved: American Indians, rural scenes, dinosaurs, sports, space, the contrast of light and darkness, wow, I could name a thousand things. And of course the buffalo. Amazing creature! In creating this image, I depicted a solitary buffalo rendered in muted browns and blacks, stands out against the pale blue-grey of the falling snow and the indistinct dark green of the trees in the background. The overall impression is one of peaceful strength and enduring solitude. His large, imposing form dominates the scene, showcasing its dark, shaggy coat which contrasts with the snow falling around it. The gentle snowfall adds a tranquil and contemplative atmosphere. The muted colors evoke a sense of coldness and serenity, while the buffalo's lowered head seems to say that he is enduring his situation, though it be difficult, and showing resilience in the harsh winter climate. The buffalo itself is not sharply defined; its outline is softened by the falling snow, blurring the edges and contributing to the overall tranquil atmosphere.
BIO
Since I was a kid of five, I began to do drawings at home of such things as the family piano, coffee cups, horses, and dinosaurs. I even made little "how to draw" books when I was seven.
Through my high school years my joy of creating art grew. My high school art teacher influenced me greatly, even giving me extra opportunities during lunch time and after school. He entrusted me with oxyacetylene welding, which I put to use on some sculpture projects. I chose to pursue an art major at Northern Illinois University and graduated in 1976 with the degree of Bachelor of Science in Art Education, after which I taught all levels of art at Wheeling High School near Chicago, Illinois for two years.
My teaching career was shortly curtailed. The baby boom lost some steam in our area and the school district had to eliminate several high schools. Not quite tenured as a teacher, I was let go. Having my fledgling family to feed, I took on a job in land surveying near Chicago, which led to civil engineering jobs for the next 30 years in California.
I continued in art during those years, with a love for experimentation in various art mediums. A love also developed in photography. Wherever I am, I see photos ready to be taken. My photography career began with a Brownie camera at the age of 10. It continued with a hand-me-down Argus C3 camera from my Grandpa Dibble. Day by day, year by year, our passion for something can grow, not requiring lots of money or great equipment but a heart for the hobby and a mind stimulated by things around us with a willingness to learn!
Tripping along through life, I discovered myself to be a type of “renaissance man,” or should I say “renaissance boy,” not nearly so talented as Da Vinci, but possessing an engineering mind and an artistic, creative soul. My Grandpa Porowski was an early inspiration for me. He immigrated from Poland in 1911 and settled in Chicago where he pursued his life’s passion in oil painting while holding full time jobs in machine shops to pay the bills for himself and the family. When I was still in grade school he gave me a Jon Gnagy Art Set for Christmas. What a treasure it was to me! He loved to travel to county and national parks to get away, enjoy nature, and paint what he loved. Here is a photo of him around 1940.
During those 30 years my wife Kathy and I traveled quite a bit to places like Mexico, Guatemala, England and China. We even lived in Mongolia for five years where we taught at Mongolia International University, motivated by a simple love for God and people. My painting and photography interests grew. Molded by all my life events. Now we live in Ohio near our oldest daughter Christy and her family. I began an art class for our lovely granddaughters four years ago, Christy also joining in. Children being children, our grandkids lost interest after a few months but Christy and I have continued painting to this day. Together we have explored the basics of art along with new techniques that stir our creativity and motivate us to go forward. My artwork is moving into new areas. I love exploring art mediums and creative techniques There are never-ending themes to be pursued in God’s beautiful creation.
Since I was a kid of five, I began to do drawings at home of such things as the family piano, coffee cups, horses, and dinosaurs. I even made little "how to draw" books when I was seven.
Through my high school years my joy of creating art grew. My high school art teacher influenced me greatly, even giving me extra opportunities during lunch time and after school. He entrusted me with oxyacetylene welding, which I put to use on some sculpture projects. I chose to pursue an art major at Northern Illinois University and graduated in 1976 with the degree of Bachelor of Science in Art Education, after which I taught all levels of art at Wheeling High School near Chicago, Illinois for two years.
My teaching career was shortly curtailed. The baby boom lost some steam in our area and the school district had to eliminate several high schools. Not quite tenured as a teacher, I was let go. Having my fledgling family to feed, I took on a job in land surveying near Chicago, which led to civil engineering jobs for the next 30 years in California.
I continued in art during those years, with a love for experimentation in various art mediums. A love also developed in photography. Wherever I am, I see photos ready to be taken. My photography career began with a Brownie camera at the age of 10. It continued with a hand-me-down Argus C3 camera from my Grandpa Dibble. Day by day, year by year, our passion for something can grow, not requiring lots of money or great equipment but a heart for the hobby and a mind stimulated by things around us with a willingness to learn!
Tripping along through life, I discovered myself to be a type of “renaissance man,” or should I say “renaissance boy,” not nearly so talented as Da Vinci, but possessing an engineering mind and an artistic, creative soul. My Grandpa Porowski was an early inspiration for me. He immigrated from Poland in 1911 and settled in Chicago where he pursued his life’s passion in oil painting while holding full time jobs in machine shops to pay the bills for himself and the family. When I was still in grade school he gave me a Jon Gnagy Art Set for Christmas. What a treasure it was to me! He loved to travel to county and national parks to get away, enjoy nature, and paint what he loved. Here is a photo of him around 1940.
During those 30 years my wife Kathy and I traveled quite a bit to places like Mexico, Guatemala, England and China. We even lived in Mongolia for five years where we taught at Mongolia International University, motivated by a simple love for God and people. My painting and photography interests grew. Molded by all my life events. Now we live in Ohio near our oldest daughter Christy and her family. I began an art class for our lovely granddaughters four years ago, Christy also joining in. Children being children, our grandkids lost interest after a few months but Christy and I have continued painting to this day. Together we have explored the basics of art along with new techniques that stir our creativity and motivate us to go forward. My artwork is moving into new areas. I love exploring art mediums and creative techniques There are never-ending themes to be pursued in God’s beautiful creation.
Fox Family Hike
20 x 16
$795
This painting captures a precious moment of wilderness exploration, rendered with a vivid and somewhat impressionistic pour-painting technique that evokes a sense of movement in the untamed spirit of nature. I set my painting against a dreamlike backdrop of swirling, impressionistic hills and valleys created by a pour-painting technique, showing a lively undulating green landscape. The sky above unfolds in a simple swirl of blues and whites. In the foreground, two young people stand, immersed in a wildlife adventure. The young man on the left holds binoculars up to his eyes, intently scanning what lies ahead. This posture creates a dynamic focal point, evoking curiosity and a deep connection with the natural world. The young woman on the right, clad in red with a wide-brimmed hat, leans casually on a walking stick, embodying a sense of calm and groundedness amid the wild, with a slight smile that shows she is unfazed by what lies ahead, a happy heart ready to continue the adventure.
Perhaps most striking in the painting, three foxes travel among the two people, carrying themselves with grace and quiet curiosity. Their russet coats shine in contrast to the lush cooler greens and blues of the landscape around them, adding warmth and life to the composition. One fox crouches alert, another looks off into the distance, and the third at the head shows a patient pause, revealing the fact that the five are all traveling together as a group of friends. The whole scene shows elements of reality in the midst of imagination, a mix of wilderness and human wonder. This painting, sweeping and alive, is a theatrical celebration of exploration and the quiet grandeur found in the adventure shared by the two people and their three foxes friends.
20 x 16
$795
This painting captures a precious moment of wilderness exploration, rendered with a vivid and somewhat impressionistic pour-painting technique that evokes a sense of movement in the untamed spirit of nature. I set my painting against a dreamlike backdrop of swirling, impressionistic hills and valleys created by a pour-painting technique, showing a lively undulating green landscape. The sky above unfolds in a simple swirl of blues and whites. In the foreground, two young people stand, immersed in a wildlife adventure. The young man on the left holds binoculars up to his eyes, intently scanning what lies ahead. This posture creates a dynamic focal point, evoking curiosity and a deep connection with the natural world. The young woman on the right, clad in red with a wide-brimmed hat, leans casually on a walking stick, embodying a sense of calm and groundedness amid the wild, with a slight smile that shows she is unfazed by what lies ahead, a happy heart ready to continue the adventure.
Perhaps most striking in the painting, three foxes travel among the two people, carrying themselves with grace and quiet curiosity. Their russet coats shine in contrast to the lush cooler greens and blues of the landscape around them, adding warmth and life to the composition. One fox crouches alert, another looks off into the distance, and the third at the head shows a patient pause, revealing the fact that the five are all traveling together as a group of friends. The whole scene shows elements of reality in the midst of imagination, a mix of wilderness and human wonder. This painting, sweeping and alive, is a theatrical celebration of exploration and the quiet grandeur found in the adventure shared by the two people and their three foxes friends.
Shawnee Canoes on the Ohio River
20 x 16
$600
The Shawnee Indian tribe was one of several that lived in the Ohio River valley in the years before the white man came. This scene depicts three Shawnees traveling by canoes along the Ohio River at sunset. It is a serene scene of the Shawnees dwarfed by the large river and vast, wide expanse of a vibrant sunset sky. The framing of the painting is quite wide, allowing the viewer to experience the vastness of the scene. The stillness of the moment is emphasized without any unnecessary detail. The artistic medium is oil paint on canvas. The style is realistic yet with a softness in the portrayal of light and shadow, creating a soothing mood, yet dynamic in its glorious colors.
20 x 16
$600
The Shawnee Indian tribe was one of several that lived in the Ohio River valley in the years before the white man came. This scene depicts three Shawnees traveling by canoes along the Ohio River at sunset. It is a serene scene of the Shawnees dwarfed by the large river and vast, wide expanse of a vibrant sunset sky. The framing of the painting is quite wide, allowing the viewer to experience the vastness of the scene. The stillness of the moment is emphasized without any unnecessary detail. The artistic medium is oil paint on canvas. The style is realistic yet with a softness in the portrayal of light and shadow, creating a soothing mood, yet dynamic in its glorious colors.
Uncommon Courage
20 x 16
$795
This painting depicts a small fishing boat navigating a turbulent sea under a stormy sky. I am so often amazed and challenged by people embracing adventure with courage, hence the title. The boat, painted in muted whites, reds, and greens, is navigating the storm, plowing through mountainous waves. The waves were done by pour painting in a swirling, almost abstract style, suggesting the power and chaos of the storm. Above, the sky is a dark, inky black, punctuated by streaks of white lightning that slash across the clouds. The overall feeling is one of dramatic tension and the struggle against overwhelming forces of nature.
20 x 16
$795
This painting depicts a small fishing boat navigating a turbulent sea under a stormy sky. I am so often amazed and challenged by people embracing adventure with courage, hence the title. The boat, painted in muted whites, reds, and greens, is navigating the storm, plowing through mountainous waves. The waves were done by pour painting in a swirling, almost abstract style, suggesting the power and chaos of the storm. Above, the sky is a dark, inky black, punctuated by streaks of white lightning that slash across the clouds. The overall feeling is one of dramatic tension and the struggle against overwhelming forces of nature.
Redwing Black Bird
7.5 x 6
$195
This watercolor painting is based on a photo I took one day as I took a walk in an open field during my lunch break in my engineering job. I took many photos that day. I love the protective, guardian nature of the male redwing blackbird during the season when the female bird's eggs go through the process of hatching and the little fledglings are growing. So if you walk too close to their nest, the male redwing blackbird will first fly away from the area and flutter on the ground pretending it is wounded, showing off the beautiful "wound" with its blood red feathers. If that doesn't lure you from the nest area, he will change tactics and dive-bomb you until you move away. As I take advantage of the situation and observe their habits, there is a sense of wonder at God and His creation. I don't hurt the birds. Perhaps their sense of valor and strategy is drawn out?
Then I back off and they settle down from their alarming situation and no doubt are glad to see me go.
In this painting the blackbird's outstretched wings are adorned with striking red accents.
7.5 x 6
$195
This watercolor painting is based on a photo I took one day as I took a walk in an open field during my lunch break in my engineering job. I took many photos that day. I love the protective, guardian nature of the male redwing blackbird during the season when the female bird's eggs go through the process of hatching and the little fledglings are growing. So if you walk too close to their nest, the male redwing blackbird will first fly away from the area and flutter on the ground pretending it is wounded, showing off the beautiful "wound" with its blood red feathers. If that doesn't lure you from the nest area, he will change tactics and dive-bomb you until you move away. As I take advantage of the situation and observe their habits, there is a sense of wonder at God and His creation. I don't hurt the birds. Perhaps their sense of valor and strategy is drawn out?
Then I back off and they settle down from their alarming situation and no doubt are glad to see me go.
In this painting the blackbird's outstretched wings are adorned with striking red accents.
Night Ship
8 x 6
$295
I love to experiment with various mediums. This watercolor was done on gray/blue matt board. I love the mood it makes as the freighter ship moves quietly through the night waters. I wanted to depict the solace of the sea and evoke calmness and contemplation. The painting depicts a large cargo ship floating on calm waters during the darkness of night. The ship is in silhouette, its details mostly shadowed, with subtle highlights revealing parts of the structure. The water and sky share a similar blue hue, blending seamlessly and creating a tranquil and almost surreal atmosphere. The horizon line is faint but distinct, dividing the water and sky with a subtle dark line that the ship seems to rest on.
8 x 6
$295
I love to experiment with various mediums. This watercolor was done on gray/blue matt board. I love the mood it makes as the freighter ship moves quietly through the night waters. I wanted to depict the solace of the sea and evoke calmness and contemplation. The painting depicts a large cargo ship floating on calm waters during the darkness of night. The ship is in silhouette, its details mostly shadowed, with subtle highlights revealing parts of the structure. The water and sky share a similar blue hue, blending seamlessly and creating a tranquil and almost surreal atmosphere. The horizon line is faint but distinct, dividing the water and sky with a subtle dark line that the ship seems to rest on.