Riverfront Art Gallery - Henry White

“Backpack, hiking boots and camera” could be listed under the title when describing one of Henry White’s paintings. All of these things are as essential to the painting process as the oil paint, brushes and canvas. Henry has walked, camped, driven, sketched and photographed all over California. The point of view of his paintings is that of one intimately familiar with the land; an observant admirer who has been exploring and loving California his whole life.

For many, California is an idea, an escape, the Golden State of freedom and dreams. White’s paintings show the California that its natives cherish and its visitors fall in love with. The California we experience is particular; this oak studded hillside, this October evening made golden in the setting sun. Each painting reflects a unique experience from the rolling Sonoma hills to crashing waves on the rugged coastline or the geologic abstraction of the high Sierra. Yet the paintings are more than the report of an ardent naturalist, they touch the soul of the land.

Henry’s original paintings, limited edition giclee prints & greeting cards are available directly from the artist and at the Riverfront Art Gallery in downtown Petaluma. The artist is also available to paint your favorite landscape, portrait or mural on commission as well as doing illustration and graphic design.