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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Field and Farm
2024. Oil on canvas, 11″ x 14″. Painting only: $1,600.
Framed in a No. 1.4 CV—2 1/2″ in quartersawn white oak with Dark Medieval stain. Bronze waxed slip. (Inquire for other frame options).
Painting framed as shown: $2,400.
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Oxbow and Summer Farm
2025. Oil on panel, 8″ x 10″. Painting only: $1,000.
Framed in a No. 1.6—1 3/4″ with bronze waxed sight edge. Quartersawn white oak with clear linseed oil finish. (Inquire for other frame options).
Painting framed as shown: $1,300.
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Woodland Stream, Late Autumn
2024. Oil on panel, 8″ x 10″. Painting only: $1,000.
Framed in a No. 1.6—1 1/2″ with rose gold sight edge. Quartersawn white oak with Medieval stain. (Inquire for other frame options).
Painting framed as shown: $1,300.
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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.
Painting framed as shown: $1,700.
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Scatter Creek Meadow
2024. Oil on linen panel, 8″ x 10″. Painting only: $1,000.
Framed in a No. 26 CV—1 1/2″ with 18kt gilt sight edge. Fumed quartersawn white oak with Dark Weathered stain. (Inquire for other frame options).
Painting framed as shown: $1,300.
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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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A Grove in the Lowlands
2015-2018. Oil on canvas, 20″ x 24″. Painting only: $4,000.
Framed in a custom mitered (carved scoop)—3 1/2″. Quartersawn white oak (Saturated Medieval stain) with a gilt slip. (Inquire for other frame options.)
Painting framed as shown: $5,500.
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Meadow and Sky
2022. Oil on panel, 8″ x 10″. Painting only: $1,000.
Framed in a No. 1—1 1/4″ in quartersawn white oak with Saturated Weathered stain. (Inquire for other frame options).
Painting framed as shown: $1,200.
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Summer Flowers by a Pond
2024. Oil on linen panel, 12″ x 9″. Painting only: $1,200.
Unframed.
Wildflower Meadow
2024. Oil on linen panel, 12″ x 10″. Painting only: $1,400.
Unframed.
Angelica Lucida
2024. Oil on linen panel, 12″ x 9″. SOLD.
Framed in a custom Mitered—3″ in quartersawn white oak with Dark Medieval stain. 18kt gilt slip.
Early Spring
2021. Oil on canvas, 16″ x 20″. Painting only: $3,000.
Unframed.
At the Edge of the River
2021. Oil on canvas, 20″ x 16″. Painting only: $3,000.
Unframed.
By the Bank
2020. Oil on canvas, 16″ x 20″. Painting only: $3,000.
Unframed.
A Winter Day
2022. Oil on canvas, 11″ x 14″. Painting only: $1,600.
Unframed.
In the Rough
2022. Oil on panel, 9″ x 6″. Painting only: $750.
Unframed.
The Trout Creek
2021. Oil on canvas, 12″ x 9″. Painting only: $1,200.
Unframed.
Alder Brook
2021. Oil on canvas, 12″ x 9″. Painting only: $1,200.
Unframed.
Sunlight on a Winter Morning
2022. Oil on canvas, 18″ x 24″. Painting only: $4,000.
Cows Along a River Bank
2020. Oil on panel, 10″ x 8″. Unframed.
Painting only: $1,000.
March Snow
2022. Oil on panel, 5 3/4″ x 8 1/2″. Unframed.
Painting only: $750.
Cows By a Creek
2022. Oil on panel, 5″ x 7″. Unframed.
Painting only: $650.
Overlooking a Mirror Pond
2024. Oil on canvas, 14″ x 12″. Unframed.
Painting only: $1,700.
Trees in a Morning Fog
2021. Oil on panel, 9″ x 6″. Unframed.
Painting only: $750.
The Hills
2024. Oil on panel, 7 7/8″ x 5 3/4″. Unframed.
Painting only: $700.