For fifty years Will Klausmeier was a chemist first and then an artist, when there was time. In actuality that meant a twenty-year hiatus from painting while his children grew and he traveled the world consulting on biomass projects. The stunning scenery of the Pacific Northwest seduced him away from science and commanded the application of oils to canvas as his true vocation.

Klausmeier was a pure landscape artist, rendering rocks, sky, water, and foliage in a style reminiscent of the impressionists with bold use of color and texture to convey a sense of the natural presence. He sought to emulate Van Gogh but without the drama. Most works were initiated on location, but Klausmeier also worked from photographs of favorite spots with more complex logistics.

Though new to the art business, Klausmeier's paintings were shown in galleries on both coasts as well as on this web site. He worked with a variety of canvas sizes and is frequently commissioned to paint people's favorite spots and personal vistas.

Shows
November 1, 2004- January 1, 2005 Exclusive show, Secret House Winery, Veneta, OR

October 2003-November 2004 Freighthouse Gallery, Tacoma, WA

December 2003 Maude Kerns Art Center Holiday Show, Eugene, OR (Juried)

July 3-5, 2003 Art in the Vineyard show, Eugene, OR

Venues (Paintings displayed at)
August 2004 -present Lane Community College, Eugene, OR

August 2003-present Mission Gallery, Wilmington, DE

December 2004-2008 Emerald Art Center, Springfield, OR

Will Klausmeier

August 16, 1947-December 21, 2008

Cabo San Lucas
Hungry Packer Lake	Montana River
Glacier Lake Mountain	Washburne Beach
Heceta Head	Heceta Trees
Acadia	Cabo Cave