Mitchell Freifeld

Day Break on the Land, Oil Painting

2025

Artist Comments
Dawn breaks over purple hills, warm sunlight spilling across the cool landscape. A gas station stands quiet along a long stretch of highway, waiting to open. Soon, drivers will stop to refuel, stretch their legs, and grab a refreshing bottle of pop.

About the Artist
Artist Mitchell Freifeld depicts architecture that evokes memory and nostalgia. Using a modernist approach, he highlights details that often fade into the background of familiarity. With his camera, he meticulously documents the world around him, using his shots as a reference for his art. "My works are the product of a process that is more intuitive than intellectual and a passion for simple, modern architecture and light," says Mitchell. After winning his first juried show at 10, Mitchell's lifelong dream of becoming a full-time artist took root. A pivotal moment in 2001 prompted him to seize the chance and devote himself to art-making. Now, he dedicates most of his time to a compact studio within his garage in Portland, Oregon. Mitchell's life revolves entirely around his creative pursuits, taking pictures, and working seven days a week with paints and brushes.

Words that describe this painting: Americana, dawn, gas station, sky, sunrise, architecture, modern , oil painting, blue

Day Break on the Land
Mitchell Freifeld
Oil painting on wood
Finished black edges
Varnished and Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on back
2025
8 in. h x 12 in. w x .25 in. d
0 lbs. 6 oz.