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Gouache on paper

25 x 30 inches

Courtesy of Timothy Callaghan

Estimated Retail Value: $3,000

Starting Bid: $1,500

Timothy Callaghan draws inspiration from the everyday landscapes of his life—commutes, neighborhoods, and familiar streets—finding meaning in places often overlooked. Rather than seeking the exotic elsewhere, he focuses on the evolving character and magical moments of the modern Midwest, particularly Northeast Ohio, where he has worked for over two decades. Through direct observation and plein air practice, Callaghan uses drawing and painting to transform ordinary moments into nuanced, atmospheric compositions shaped by memory, sensation, and chance. Blue Skies, Pink Lies embodies Callaghan’s signature style, where familiar places like the True Light Church and surrounding landscape are energized by the artist’s buoyant gestural brushstrokes and expressive forms. As he explains, “It is a quintessential American story that provides endless avenues for visual inquiry, challenging me to unearth new perspectives and nuances within the familiar landscape.”