Brian Mahieu

Brian Mahieu, an acclaimed oil painter and colorist of the Olympic Peninsula, is known for capturing the fleeting moods of nature. Whether working en plein air or in the studio, he prioritizes atmosphere, gestural marks, and emotional depth, with twilight and shifting light central to his approach.

An avid outdoorsman and backpacker, Mahieu draws inspiration from the Pacific Northwest’s dramatic coastlines and forests, translating field observations into his Olympic Coast series. His work has been exhibited across the U.S. and internationally, with paintings held in prestigious collections such as the State Historical Society of Missouri and the Museum of Art and Archaeology at the University of Missouri.

Curators praise his ability to evoke the “poetry of place,” connecting nature’s rhythms to human experience. For Mahieu, the greatest artistic discipline is knowing when to stop—embracing imperfections to preserve the raw energy of a moment, allowing viewers to truly feel his landscapes.

Additional detail photos of his work are available upon request.

Brian Mahieu

Brian Mahieu, an acclaimed oil painter and colorist of the Olympic Peninsula, is known for capturing the fleeting moods of nature. Whether working en plein air or in the studio, he prioritizes atmosphere, gestural marks, and emotional depth, with twilight and shifting light central to his approach.

An avid outdoorsman and backpacker, Mahieu draws inspiration from the Pacific Northwest’s dramatic coastlines and forests, translating field observations into his Olympic Coast series. His work has been exhibited across the U.S. and internationally, with paintings held in prestigious collections such as the State Historical Society of Missouri and the Museum of Art and Archaeology at the University of Missouri.

Curators praise his ability to evoke the “poetry of place,” connecting nature’s rhythms to human experience. For Mahieu, the greatest artistic discipline is knowing when to stop—embracing imperfections to preserve the raw energy of a moment, allowing viewers to truly feel his landscapes.

Additional detail photos of his work are available upon request.

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