Airscapes Aerial Paintings
I create a wide array of abstract imagery. Flying provides a unique perspective, and many of my landscapes are aerial-based. Cloudscapes, horizon lines, and the terrain moving quickly below are all landscapes I draw from creatively. My garden and the Chesapeake Bay also provide a never-ending source of inspiration for color, movement, and texture. Paintings are created using a variety of mediums - including oil, oil pastel, watercolor, gouache, and acrylic and sizes vary too. This is a gallery of joy found using the elements of painting.
Shop Airscapes: Abstract Aerial View Art
Purchase aerial paintings created from the views from the right seat of a Cirrus general aviation aircraft. As a Partner-in-Command, I get a unique perspective flying above the land. Light, color, clouds, water, land, and vegetation create beautiful patterns. These views inspire my Airscapes series of aerial paintings. I match my love of abstract art with my passion for flight to create these abstract snapshots of the world below.
What is an “Airscape” Aerial View Painting?
Flying in an airplane shows that we live in an abstract world. When you look at the world from above, it is an aerial perspective landscape painting coming to life. Water meets land to create organic lines. Plants and vegetation are brushes of texture. Deserts, forests, mountains, and fields dictate the color palette. Everything is filtered by clouds, light beams, and the sky. Each aerial view painting is inspired by a specific flight and location, and takes you to a world from above.
Through general aviation, I experience diverse environments, each with its own story. In some areas, farmland stretches like quiltwork, while in others, winding rivers slice through dense forest. Each flight gives me a fleeting chance to witness nature’s composition, whether it’s sun cascading over canyon ridges or the contrast between urban sprawl and wilderness. Aerial view art offers a perspective of these moments that informs my work not just visually, but emotionally. Where traditional aerial photography might document, I aim to evoke with aerial view paintings. Each aerial painting in my “Airscapes” series is familiar terrain reimagined through pastel and watercolor.
Buy Aerial Perspective Abstract Oil Pastel Art
I combine oil pastels and watercolors on paper to create each abstract aerial painting. My smaller aerial view paintingd add the perfect pop of color to an office, home, or airport. My larger airscape aerial paintings bring full, bright, and vibrant color to any space. I use oil pastels to bring richness to the contours of the terrain of my aerial view paintings, while the watercolors soften transitions.
Collectors often ask where each painting originates. I note the location and flight inspiration for each work so you can trace the story behind the brushstrokes. This makes each airscape aerial artwork not just visually intriguing but also personally meaningful, especially for pilots and general aviation enthusiasts.
I ensure each purchase is packed correctly to ship safely to its destination. Add custom framing to your order so you can hang your new artwork on your wall as soon as it arrives.
Unique Pilot Gifts
Looking for a memorable gift for a pilot? These aerial paintings are subtle tributes to the artistry of general aviation. Real flights and real landscapes inspire these original oil pastel and watercolor aerial paintings. Every oil pastel and watercolor abstract painting offers the chance to relive the cockpit experience and see the terrain from a commanding perspective.
These unique pilot gifts hold meaning. Aerial view art speaks to the skies and quiet awe pilots know well. Browse the current Airscapes collection and find the aerial view painting that speaks to your journey, or a loved one’s flight.. Whether you’re looking to commemorate a flight, surprise a pilot with a gift, or simply bring the beauty of abstract aerial painting into your space, there’s an aerial painting from my Airscapes collection for you.