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Lest I Forget, oil on wood panel by Daniel Sommers

Lest I Forget

Oil on wood panel, 14 x 11 in
$850

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The Weight of Love, oil on wood panel by Daniel Sommers

The Weight of Love

Oil on wood panel, 18 x 24 in
$750

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Artist statement

the ordinary routines of old age can become profound expressions of love. here, a husband carries his recently bathed wife to bed, meeting frailty not with reluctance but with compassion. the painting considers gentleness as a strength that matures over time—a willingness to bear another’s burdens with dignity, patience, and affection when words are no longer enough.

Better Person, oil on canvas by Daniel Sommers

Better Person

Oil on canvas, 12 x 36 in
$820

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Artist statement

this painting explores love as a force that reorients gravity. a man appears inverted while a woman rises, their connection forming a still axis within an approaching storm. the turbulence gathers, yet it does not command them.

her love calls him upward into greater wholeness; his turning becomes an expression of reciprocated devotion. in his becoming, she too is lifted—made weightless through mutual exchange.

“perfect love casteth out all fear.” not because the wind stops, but because love steadies the heart within it. even a fragile thread of connection can lift us, turning chaos into movement, and fear into becoming.

The Life I Hold, oil on wood panel by Daniel Sommers

The Life I Hold

Oil on wood panel, 24 x 18 in
$620

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Unilluminated Light, oil on wood panel by Daniel Sommers

Unilluminated Light

Oil on wood panel, 24 x 30 in
$780

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Behind Closed Eyes, acrylic on wood panel by Daniel Sommers

Behind Closed Eyes

Acrylic on wood panel, 8 x 10 in
$380

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Your Eyes, oil on canvas by Daniel Sommers

Your Eyes

Oil on canvas, 16 x 20 in
$850

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Artist statement

your eyes is the first in a series of self-portraits exploring the quiet evolution of being seen. each panel reflects a distinct moment when another’s perception of me shifted. light and shadow convey the strain of early misunderstandings, shaped by secondhand impressions and limited context. as shared experiences deepen, those initial views gradually give way to clarity, steadiness, and a more truthful understanding.

your eyes is about the transformation that occurs when two lives begin to move toward each other, and how we come to know ourselves more fully through the evolving sight of another.

1:35, oil on wood panel by Daniel Sommers

1:35

Oil on wood panel, 24 x 18 in
$960

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Artist statement

1:35 reflects the solitude of an inward struggle. some burdens are carried in silence, beyond the reach of advice, distraction, or even language itself. in these moments, the mind can feel enclosed and encircled by shadows. yet the painting is not about abandonment. a light rests gently on the figure without demanding a response. it suggests that even in moments of exhaustion, uncertainty, or isolation, there remains a presence that attends and covers the struggling soul.

The Desert Shall Rejoice, oil on wood panel by Daniel Sommers

The Desert Shall Rejoice

Oil on wood panel, 14 x 11 in
$750

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Plastic, oil on canvas by Daniel Sommers

Plastic

Oil on canvas, 8 x 16 in
$580

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Weathering, oil on wood panel by Daniel Sommers

Weathering

Oil on wood panel, 6 x 6 in
$430

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Evanescent, acrylic on canvas by Daniel Sommers

Evanescent

Acrylic on canvas, 36 x 36 in
$3,500

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Artist statement

set in the nostalgic postwar era, evanescent captures the unity between a young married couple—poised, tender, and quietly content. the painting recalls a time when the ideals of commitment and enduring partnership were more firmly upheld. yet, beneath the vintage charm lies a quiet ache: the realization that such unions are growing rarer in today’s world. this piece mourns the fading presence of steadfast, faithful marriages and the gradual unraveling of the sacred bond between men and women. evanescent stands as both a tribute and a gentle lament—a visual reminder of what was once cherished, and what ought not be forgotten.

Passage, acrylic on wood panel by Daniel Sommers

Passage

Acrylic on wood panel, 14 x 11 in
$410

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A Conversation, acrylic on wood panel by Daniel Sommers

A Conversation

Acrylic on wood panel, 8 x 10 in
$320

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