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“Untitled (Winter Farmstead),” Len Garon (American, b. 1945), c. 1970s–1980s, oil on canvas, 8 × 10 in., signed lower right “Len Garon,” acquired in New York City.
“Untitled (Winter Farmstead),” Len Garon (American, b. 1945), c. 1970s–1980s, oil on canvas, 8 × 10 in., signed lower right “Len Garon,” acquired in New York City.
An intimate original Len Garon winter landscape oil painting on canvas, this 8×10 inch work captures a quiet rural farmstead in snow under a warm, glowing sky. Painted by American Romantic-Impressionist artist and noted art educator Len Garon (b. 1945, Pueblo, Colorado), the piece showcases his lyrical brushwork, expressive color, and mastery of atmosphere. Collectors of contemporary impressionist landscapes, American regional scenes, and small-format original oils will appreciate the subtle drama, texture, and light that have made Garon’s work a favorite in galleries, corporate collections and even the White House collection.
Detailed artwork description
This untitled painting presents a snow-covered farmhouse and outbuildings nestled into a band of warm earth tones, framed by bare winter trees and a glowing amber sky. Garon uses loose, impressionistic brushwork and fine splatters of paint to suggest drifting snow, scattered leaves, and reflected light. The foreground is a broad expanse of pale snow, broken by traces of color and movement that carry the eye back toward the structures.
Executed in oil on canvas, the work has the fluidity and spontaneity often seen in Garon’s watercolors but with the richer surface of oil. Thin washes and soft scumbles create atmosphere, while sharper linear accents define the fence, tree branches and rooflines. The overall effect is Romantic Impressionism—a mood-driven landscape focused more on feeling than topographic detail, consistent with Garon’s stated goal of painting “visual poetry.”
The painting is signed “Len Garon” at lower right, in a hand that matches authenticated examples in auction and gallery records. Stylistically and by surface aging it likely dates from the 1970s–1980s, the period when Garon was actively exhibiting in New York, Philadelphia and at Art Expo NY.
The scene evokes the warmth of memory against winter’s chill—a familiar theme in Garon’s landscapes, where modest architecture and atmospheric color become symbols of home, resilience and the quiet beauty of ordinary places.
Detailed artist biography – Len (Leonard Zane) Garon (b. 1945)
Len Garon is an American Romantic-Impressionist painter and long-time art educator, born in Pueblo, Colorado, in 1945. He earned a B.A. in Political Science and Economics (1967) and a Master of Public Administration (1969) from the University of Colorado at Boulder, before committing fully to art.
Garon studied intensively with a number of influential teachers, including Pawel Kontny in Denver, Myron Barnstone at the Barnstone Studios, watercolorists Dominic DiStefano and Tom Lynch, and instructors at the Art Students League of New York such as Frank Mason, David Leffel and Sherrie McGraw. He also spent several years studying at The Barnes Foundation in Merion, Pennsylvania, gaining a deep grounding in color, composition and “dynamic symmetry” as used by the old masters.
Describing himself as a “visual poet,” Garon works primarily in Romantic Impressionism, using light, color, movement and design to convey emotional narratives more than literal scenes. He cites influences ranging from da Vinci and Monet to Nicolai Fechin, John Singer Sargent and Richard Schmid, blending classical draftsmanship with contemporary color and bold, expressive handling.
Based for many years in Alexandria, Virginia, Garon has exhibited widely across the United States, including shows at Hammer Galleries in New York, De Bruyne Gallery in Naples, Florida, and repeated appearances at Art Expo New York.His work appears in numerous corporate, museum and private collections, and notably in the art collection of the White House during the Clinton and George W. Bush administrations. He has served as “Official Artist” for events such as the Legg Mason Tennis Classic and the American Freedom Festival, and for entertainer Chubby Checker.
Alongside his studio practice, Garon has had a significant teaching and media presence: he hosted a “How to Paint” television show on AM Philadelphia (WPVI), created instructional videos, and has taught workshops for NAMTA, American Artist Magazine, The Artist’s Magazine and national art expos.
Today he continues to work as a painter and instructor—often branded as “The Wedding Artist”—creating commissioned portraits, murals, landscapes and personalized narrative works from his studio in the greater Washington, DC area.
Len Garon (American, b. 1945)
Untitled (Winter Farmstead), c. 1970s–1980s
Oil on canvas, 8 × 10 in.
Signed lower right: Len Garon
Atmospheric Romantic-Impressionist winter landscape by noted American painter and art educator Len Garon, showing a snow-covered farmhouse under a glowing sky, in very good condition.
Certificate of Authentication
Artist: Len (Leonard Zane) Garon (American, b. 1945)
Title: Untitled (Winter Farmstead)
Date: c. 1970s–1980s (undated, estimated by style and surface)
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 8 × 10 inches (image/canvas)
Signature: Signed lower right “Len Garon”
Location of Creation: Likely United States
Provenance: Acquired in New York City; currently Artfind Gallery, Washington, DC
This document attests that the above-described work is, to the best of our knowledge and research, an original oil painting by Len Garon. The signature and stylistic characteristics are consistent with authenticated works by the artist documented in gallery and auction records.
Provenance chain
Private collection, New York City (exact dates unknown)
Acquired from New York dealer / gallery, late 20th century
Artfind Gallery, Washington, DC (current owner)
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“Untitled (Winter Farmstead),” Len Garon (American, b. 1945), c. 1970s–1980s, oil on canvas, 8 × 10 in., signed lower right “Len Garon,” acquired in New York City.
An intimate original Len Garon winter landscape oil painting on canvas, this 8×10 inch work captures a quiet rural farmstead in snow under a warm, glowing sky. Painted by American Romantic-Impressionist artist and noted art educator Len Garon (b. 1945, Pueblo, Colorado), the piece showcases his lyrical brushwork, expressive color, and mastery of atmosphere. Collectors of contemporary impressionist landscapes, American regional scenes, and small-format original oils will appreciate the subtle drama, texture, and light that have made Garon’s work a favorite in galleries, corporate collections and even the White House collection.
Detailed artwork description
This untitled painting presents a snow-covered farmhouse and outbuildings nestled into a band of warm earth tones, framed by bare winter trees and a glowing amber sky. Garon uses loose, impressionistic brushwork and fine splatters of paint to suggest drifting snow, scattered leaves, and reflected light. The foreground is a broad expanse of pale snow, broken by traces of color and movement that carry the eye back toward the structures.
Executed in oil on canvas, the work has the fluidity and spontaneity often seen in Garon’s watercolors but with the richer surface of oil. Thin washes and soft scumbles create atmosphere, while sharper linear accents define the fence, tree branches and rooflines. The overall effect is Romantic Impressionism—a mood-driven landscape focused more on feeling than topographic detail, consistent with Garon’s stated goal of painting “visual poetry.”
The painting is signed “Len Garon” at lower right, in a hand that matches authenticated examples in auction and gallery records. Stylistically and by surface aging it likely dates from the 1970s–1980s, the period when Garon was actively exhibiting in New York, Philadelphia and at Art Expo NY.
The scene evokes the warmth of memory against winter’s chill—a familiar theme in Garon’s landscapes, where modest architecture and atmospheric color become symbols of home, resilience and the quiet beauty of ordinary places.
Detailed artist biography – Len (Leonard Zane) Garon (b. 1945)
Len Garon is an American Romantic-Impressionist painter and long-time art educator, born in Pueblo, Colorado, in 1945. He earned a B.A. in Political Science and Economics (1967) and a Master of Public Administration (1969) from the University of Colorado at Boulder, before committing fully to art.
Garon studied intensively with a number of influential teachers, including Pawel Kontny in Denver, Myron Barnstone at the Barnstone Studios, watercolorists Dominic DiStefano and Tom Lynch, and instructors at the Art Students League of New York such as Frank Mason, David Leffel and Sherrie McGraw. He also spent several years studying at The Barnes Foundation in Merion, Pennsylvania, gaining a deep grounding in color, composition and “dynamic symmetry” as used by the old masters.
Describing himself as a “visual poet,” Garon works primarily in Romantic Impressionism, using light, color, movement and design to convey emotional narratives more than literal scenes. He cites influences ranging from da Vinci and Monet to Nicolai Fechin, John Singer Sargent and Richard Schmid, blending classical draftsmanship with contemporary color and bold, expressive handling.
Based for many years in Alexandria, Virginia, Garon has exhibited widely across the United States, including shows at Hammer Galleries in New York, De Bruyne Gallery in Naples, Florida, and repeated appearances at Art Expo New York.His work appears in numerous corporate, museum and private collections, and notably in the art collection of the White House during the Clinton and George W. Bush administrations. He has served as “Official Artist” for events such as the Legg Mason Tennis Classic and the American Freedom Festival, and for entertainer Chubby Checker.
Alongside his studio practice, Garon has had a significant teaching and media presence: he hosted a “How to Paint” television show on AM Philadelphia (WPVI), created instructional videos, and has taught workshops for NAMTA, American Artist Magazine, The Artist’s Magazine and national art expos.
Today he continues to work as a painter and instructor—often branded as “The Wedding Artist”—creating commissioned portraits, murals, landscapes and personalized narrative works from his studio in the greater Washington, DC area.
Len Garon (American, b. 1945)
Untitled (Winter Farmstead), c. 1970s–1980s
Oil on canvas, 8 × 10 in.
Signed lower right: Len Garon
Atmospheric Romantic-Impressionist winter landscape by noted American painter and art educator Len Garon, showing a snow-covered farmhouse under a glowing sky, in very good condition.
Certificate of Authentication
Artist: Len (Leonard Zane) Garon (American, b. 1945)
Title: Untitled (Winter Farmstead)
Date: c. 1970s–1980s (undated, estimated by style and surface)
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 8 × 10 inches (image/canvas)
Signature: Signed lower right “Len Garon”
Location of Creation: Likely United States
Provenance: Acquired in New York City; currently Artfind Gallery, Washington, DC
This document attests that the above-described work is, to the best of our knowledge and research, an original oil painting by Len Garon. The signature and stylistic characteristics are consistent with authenticated works by the artist documented in gallery and auction records.
Provenance chain
Private collection, New York City (exact dates unknown)
Acquired from New York dealer / gallery, late 20th century
Artfind Gallery, Washington, DC (current owner)
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Len Garon Original Winter Farmstead Oil Painting – 8×10 Romantic Landscape
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Original 8×10 oil on canvas by American Romantic-Impressionist Len Garon (b. 1945). Snow-covered farmhouse, glowing sky and expressive brushwork, signed lower right. From a noted artist and educator with works in major collections. Available at Artfind Gallery, Washington, DC.
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Art Education and Formal Education
DOB 1945, Pueblo, Colorado
BA in Political Science and Economics, l967, University of Colorado, BoulderMasters of Public Administration, 1969, University of Colorado, Boulder
I would like to thank the following artists with whom I studied, for their time and contribution.
Pawel Kontny – master artist, mentor, friend. Denver, Colorado 1969 to 1997.
Myron Barnstone- Barnstone Academy- master instructor, friend 1986- 1990
Dominic DiStefano, AWS; Tom Lynch
Art Students League, NY- Frank Mason, David Leffel, Sherry McGraw and others 1980-83)
The Barnes Foundation, Merion Pa. (3.5 years) (1970’s)
Artists whose work I study and respect: da Vinci, Zorn, Monet, Degas, Nicolai Fechin, J. Sargeant, Richard Schmid and others.
Art Gallery Representation
Exhibited at Hammer Galleries NY (1978), De Bruyne Gallery, Naples Fla
Contact Studio for current listings of galleries in your area
Teaching Art
How to Paint” TV Show, AM Philadelphia, WPVI Network TV Ch 6, 1 yr contract, 1978
From 1980 taught art classes for NAMTA, American Artist Magazine, The Artist Magazine, Jerry’s Art-o-rama, Pearl Paint, Learning and Product Expo, Décor Magazine Art Expo and others.
Produced 10 How to Paint videos and 1 “The Alphabet of Art” for the art appreciator to understand the decision making process of the Master Artist thus appreciating art at a more informed level. See Videos and Workshops for further info.
Awards and Honors (Partial List)
Most Creative Artist” Award for work in 23 karat gold (1974)
House of Heydenryk” Award, National Arts Club Watercolor Exhibit, NY, (1978)
“Official Artist” Legg Mason Tennis Classic (1999 to 2007)
“Official Artist”: Baltimore Tennis Challenge, Hamlet Cup (NY), Atlanta Tennis Challenge
“Official Artist” American Freedom Festival tribute to Veterans (Washington DC 2007)
“Official Artist” for Chubby Checker
Who’s Who in American Art”
Invited to exhibit at special Private Show sponsored by Hammer and Knoedler Galleries, NY (1977)
“American Artist” Magazine (1989) and “Watercolor ’90” Magazine – Featured articles.
A Public Stock Trading Company sold their Len Garon Art Collection for $ 2 Million (2001)
Art featured on cover of 2 Washington DC Magazines
Taught a “How to Paint” show weekly on Network Television on “AM Philadelphia” (1 year contract)
Collections
Many Corporate, Museum, and private collections including: Peter Nero and Chubby Checker.
In the art collection of The White House, Washington DC (Presidents G.W.Bush and Clinton)
Awards and Honors (Partial List)
Most Creative Artist” Award for work in 23 karat gold (1974)
House of Heydenryk” Award, National Arts Club Watercolor Exhibit, NY, (1978)