A BREATH OF SALT AIR
Lush Colors, Rich History: My Journey to Curacao
My family never did traditional vacations—no Disneyworld or Caribbean resorts. Those trips were too corny and expensive for my parents, who considered themselves far too hip for that. I always felt like I was missing out, I wanted to be "normal", conventional. We did...
Invitation : “Colors of the Sea Abstracted”
Both my representational and abstract paintings are intuitive, drawing inspiration from the colors and forms I observe in nature at the seaside. In both styles, color remains my central focus. The image featured here captures the shifting tones of twilight by the sea,...
“The Ever-Changing Beauty of North Sea Harbor”
From the small dock surrounded by sturdy wooden pilings at North Sea Harbor on Towd Point Road, a unique view of the salt marshes comes into focus. It's a constantly changing scene, shaped by the light, time, and seasons—a view that never ceases to captivate...
“Light, Time, and the Hamptons: An Artist’s View”
Do you ever find yourself weary of the Hamptons' lush beauty? Even when the congested roads test your patience, a glance at the sky can reveal cloud formations and colors that ignite your imagination. Take a moment to appreciate the green fields around you. I focus on...
Capturing the Sea’s Beauty and Power
Watching an incoming storm over the water is thrilling and gorgeous. You can often be lucky enough to catch the experience at the seashore in the Hamptons. The storm clouds in the distance hover menacingly, but in the foreground sun shines down, lighting up vibrant...
How to Count Waves
I watch waves, searching for the standouts that move me to paint them. I have something in common with surfers: they are also looking to take advantage of the perfect wave, timing their entries into the water to catch the larger waves in a set. Waves often come in...
“Urban Grit to Ocean Bliss” Falling in Love with the Beach
I grew up in a 4th-floor walk-up in the heart of Greenwich Village. As a kid, I’d bounce down the stairs to get to the stoop (the 5 stairs at the entry of the apartment building). I discovered I could chip away at the broken granite steps, and a handy piece of chalk...
“Why ‘Pretty’ Art Matters in a Modern World
The question lingers in the air: Must art jostle us to resonate deeply? I’ve thought about this since I was a student in the Art Practice program at the University of California, Berkeley. The university professors prodded students to dive into the underbelly of...
Ocean Super Moon
"Ocean Super Moon" 30 x 40 inches oil/canvas by Casey Chalem Anderson Picture this: the sun is falling fast, and you race to load yourself into a four-wheel-drive truck armed with coolers, beach chairs, and dry wood. Bob Marley appropriately croons "Stir It Up"...
Strawberry Super Moon Over the Salt Marsh
Painting a canvas larger than I measure standing up is like leaving for a trip without a map. You might know what town you are heading to, but an openness for how you get there and what part of town you want to land in allows for chance and exploration. I don't want...
Nightime Flash
Many times, I rush down to the water to catch the sunset. Many times, I'm too late and it has fizzled out to a wispy dud. There are times when I'm too early and I lack the patience or the time to wait for it. Once in a while when I least expect it I get lucky and hit...
It Happens All The Time
It's a familiar story in the world of painting. I reach a point where I believe I've completed my painting, only to find myself drawn back to the canvas by an irresistible urge for just a few more brushstrokes. And, as always, those few become many. It turns out, I'm...
“Can a Hand Injury Reshape My Creative Process?”
****Brand New Transporting Episode of "Our Hamptons Podcast" all about Towd Point, listen here: https://ourhamptonspodcast.com/ The most recently completed painting of my "36 Views of Towd Point" series was painted on a wood panel with the framing on the back....
I was trapped!
"Infinite Sky at the Edge" by Casey Chalem Anderson 48 x 36 inches oil/canvas I felt cornered like an animal captured in a trap. I couldn’t move my hand normally. My left hand, my painting hand, felt like a paw with no dexterity whatsoever. Everything I clung to about...
“Breath of Salt Air”
My Solo Show at The Chequit Hotel on Shelter Island is up through August 14. There are 16 oil paintings throughout the lounge including this one. If you are on Shelter Island, please stop by and have a look. They are open all the time; just walk in and enjoy. I'm...