AARON SOUZA, YARMOUTH PORT, MA

MILL CREEK SUNSET, 2024

VALUE $400

Aaron is a Massachusetts based oil painter focused on capturing the vibrancy of light, color, and atmosphere. His work is rooted in strong draftsmanship executed with a full chromatic palette, exploring the essence of a scene through a keen understanding of light and color. Souza's artistic vision is heavily influenced by the American Impressionists, particularly the Hawthorne/Hensche tradition, as well as by artists such as Charles Hawthorne, Emile Gruppe, and the Boston School.

Souza completed his BFA in Painting from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth in 2006, followed by a Master's degree in Art Education in 2018. A pivotal moment in his practice began in 2012 when he started studying at the Cape School of Art in Provincetown, MA. Here, he deepened his understanding of color through the Hawthorne/Hensche tradition and gained a new perspective through the study of light and color through plein air painting study. His time at the Cape School of Art, honing his skills under renowned instructors, combined with a deep appreciation for nature and the human figure, informs his unique artistic approach. Based out of Yarmouth Port, Massachusetts, Souza creates both studio and en plein air paintings, often exploring coastal landscapes and figures. Aaron has shown his work in several exhibitions around the South Coast and Cape Cod. www.aaronsouzafineart.com

Instagram at @aaronsouzafineart

Medium: Oil on Panel

Dimensions: Framed 21" x 11" x 1.5"

Unframed 20" x 10" x .5"