A native of Spokane currently residing in Chehalis, Washington, Robert Flanary has spent the last five decades drawing, painting, and etching, inspired by the Washington, Coastal Oregon, and Northern California landscapes. His exploration into tonalist plein air painting began years ago with morning expeditions along the banks of the Little Spokane River near his hometown.
Robert’s most recent paintings are inventions derived from both observation and reflection. Conceived to rest quietly on the wall in peace and harmony within the frame and the architectural space and changing light, the painting, through means of composition, engages viewers to discover its meaning through their own thoughts and feelings.
The Gallery has featured Robert’s work several times, beginning with the February, 2015 show, A Continuous Harmony: New tonalist paintings by Robert Flanary and Paul Roehl, and, in February and March, 2023, a one-man show, Robert Flanary: Seeing All Together.
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Sunrise through a Morning Fog
2021. Oil on canvas, 18″ x 14″. Painting only: $2,500.
Framed in a No. 16 CV—1 1/2″ in walnut with clear finish. (Inquire for other frame options).
Painting framed as shown: $2,900.
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Sunlight on a Winter Morning
2022. Oil on canvas, 18″ x 24″. Painting only: $4,000.
Framed in a No. 16—3″ with 23kt gilt sight edge. Quartersawn white oak with Medieval stain. (Inquire for other frame options).
Painting framed as shown: $4,700.
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Stormlight
2022. Oil on canvas, 20″ x 16″. Painting only: $3,000.
Framed in a No. 16—2″ in quartersawn white oak with Saturated Medieval stain. Copper leaf gilt slip. (Inquire for other frame options).
Painting framed as shown: $3,450.
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Spring. Big Alder By the River
2022. Oil on canvas, 20″ x 16″. Painting only: $3,000.
Framed in a No. 2—3″ in quartersawn white oak with Saturated Medieval stain. 23kt gilt slip. (Inquire for other frame options).
Painting framed as shown: $3,750.
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Early Spring
2021. Oil on canvas, 14″ x 18″. Painting only: $3,000.
Framed in a No. 16 CV—1 1/2″ in quartersawn white oak with Dark Medieval stain. (Inquire for other frame options).
Painting framed as shown: $3,400.
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By the Bank
2020. Oil on canvas, 16″ x 20″. Painting only: $3,000.
Framed in a No. 1—2″ in walnut with clear finish. (Inquire for other frame options).
Painting framed as shown: $3,250.
A Winter Day
2022. Oil on canvas, 11″ x 14″. Painting only: $1,600.
Framed in a No. 1—1 1/4″ in walnut with Medieval stain. (Inquire for other frame options).
Painting framed as shown: $1,800.
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Evening
2018. Oil on canvas, 14″ x 18″. Painting only: $2,500.
Framed in a No. 1—2″ in quartersawn white oak with Saturated Medieval stain. Bronze waxed gilt slip. (Inquire for other frame options).
Painting framed as shown: $2,900.
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At the Edge of the River
2021. Oil on canvas, 20″ x 16″. Painting only: $3,000.
Framed in a No. 410.1 R CV—3″ in quartersawn white oak with Dark Medieval stain. 23kt gilt slip. (Inquire for other frame options).
Painting framed as shown: $4,000.
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Winter
2022. Oil on canvas, 11″ x 14″. Painting only: $1,600.
Framed in a No. 2—1 3/4″ in quartersawn white oak with Light Medieval stain. (Inquire for other frame options).
Painting shown as framed: $2,000.
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Willow by a Flooded Creek
2022. Oil on linen panel, 11″ x 14″. Painting only: $1,600.
Framed in a No. 1 CV Edge—2″ in mahogany with Deep Red Brown stain. Bronze waxed gilt slip. (Inquire for other frame options).
Painting shown as framed: $1,950.
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A Passing Storm
2022. Oil on panel, 8″ x 10″. Painting only: $1,000.
Framed in a No. 1 CV—1″ in walnut with clear finish. (Inquire for other frame options).
Painting framed as shown: $1,200.
A Grassy Hillside
2022. Oil on panel, 5″ x 7″. Painting only: $650.
Framed in a No. 1 CV—1″ in quartersawn white oak with Medieval stain. (Inquire for other frame options).
Painting framed as shown: $850.
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A Sloping Field
2022. Oil on panel, 6″ x 9″. Painting only: $750.
Framed in a No. 308.1—1 5/8″ in quartersawn white oak with Dark Weathered stain. 18kt gilt slip. (Inquire for other frame options).
Painting framed as shown: $1,100.
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In the Alder Bog
2021. Oil on canvas, 12″ x 9″. Painting only: $1,200.
Framed in a No. 2—2″ in fumed quartersawn white oak with Medieval stain. Slip finished with metallic powder suspended in linseed oil wax. (Inquire for other frame options.)
Painting framed as shown: $1,700.
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The Trout Creek
2021. Oil on canvas, 12″ x 9″. Painting only: $1,200.
Framed in a custom No. 320—2 1/2″ with carved flute. Quartersawn white oak with Dark Medieval stain. (Inquire for other frame options.)
Painting framed as shown: $1,700.
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Alder Brook
2021. Oil on canvas, 12″ x 9″. Painting only: $1,200.
Framed in a custom No. 320—2 1/2″ with carved flute. Quartersawn white oak with Dark Medieval stain. (Inquire for other frame options.)
Painting framed as shown: $1,700.
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Cows Along a River Bank
Oil on panel, 10″ x 8″.
Framed in a No. 300—2-1/4″ in quartersawn white oak with Dark Weathered stain. (Inquire for other frame options.)
Painting framed as shown: $1,400.
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