Mike Haubenstock, based in Glen Allen, Virginia, captivates viewers with his oil paintings of landscapes and still lifes. With a passion for architecture, natural scenery, and vibrant displays, his artistic journey began around 20 years ago.
Haubenstock’s paintings stand at a thoughtful intersection of timeless tradition and modern resonance. Rooted in the legacy of representational art, his still lifes and landscapes celebrate the quiet poetry of everyday moments — wildflowers catching morning light, sunsets glowing through a forest, or fruits and vegetables rendered with rich realism.
In a contemporary art world often driven by conceptual complexity or minimal abstraction, Haubenstock’s work offers a counterbalance. His vibrant color, expressive brushwork, and layered textures invite viewers to slow down, savor detail, and reconnect with beauty as a form of emotional refuge. His paintings answer today’s craving for art that soothes, grounds, and infuses living spaces with calm and joy.
By merging classical subjects with a fresh, vivid palette and painterly energy, Haubenstock creates works that feel both comfortably familiar and strikingly alive — bridging past and present, tradition and the evolving needs of the modern viewer.
