Painting is an abstraction. A magic trick. An illusion.

Marks on a flat surface that represent something in our memory.

The responsibility of the artist is to remain true to the vision.

Strive to make images that offer something new and different to the viewer.  

Something exciting. Something unexpected.

Beauty is everywhere. As a painter I experience the world in my own unique way. I do my best to interpret, translate, and display in some meaningful way that can surprise and delight.

The work shown here is my narrative. Pastel, Oil paint, Mixed media.

 Enjoy the show!

1957, 36x36, oil on canvas, 2025

Winner of the Elta Joyce Murphy Museum Purchase Award - San Angelo Museum of Fine Art

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My newest video is now available! Don't miss the opportunity to catch some very useful tips that will definitely enhance your painting experience! 

https://painttube.tv/pages/brauer-portraits-painting-with-movement

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I am incredibly lucky to spend my time as a painter.

I make stuff.

Stuff that didn't exist

That's what an artist does.

I make stuff.