Paul Batch is a contemporary painter praised for his evocative atmospheric landscapes. Years of direct observation of nature's transitory effects have lent Paul an understanding in capturing the essence of the light at various times of day and weather conditions. He brings the colors of a sunrise or sunset to life on his canvas, and much like the nineteenth-century artist George Inness, Paul emphasizes atmospheric effects over naturalistic detail. Paul usually focuses on a single motif and everything else in the painting is subordinate to it.
“I have spent a great deal of time observing and experiencing nature. I do have a strong belief that we as humans have a spiritual connection to our planet. It's that connection that I think influences most of my subject matter. I try to convey a sense of hope and peace in my paintings because that's what I am alway longing for. ”
Paul received his BFA and MFA from the Hartford Art School where he studied under the late great Stephen Brown. He is an award-winning member of Oil Painters of America and Portrait Society of America. His work has appeared in numerous publications including the Artist’s Magazine, Fine Art Connoisseur and International Artist. Paul was selected as one of “Three to Watch” in the February 2021 issue of Fine Art Connoisseur. After a being life-long New Englander, Paul recently moved to Georgia with his wife and their two children.