The Guild of Boston Artists

10/15/2026

☀️ In Erik Koeppel’s painting “Memory of Sunset,” the hazy glow of the setting sun takes center stage. Deep olives and greens transition into rusty reds, as if the fall foliage were about to ignite and burst into flames. The landscape gradually fades into the amber sky as you gaze further toward the horizon. Koeppel offers his audience a moment of quiet serenity amidst the chaos of everyday life.
Erik Koeppel, "Memory of Sunset", Oil on panel, 10 x 14

10/14/2026

⛵️ Erik Koeppel’s painting “Monhegan Harbor” delivers a powerful punch within its small frame. Composed of only brushstrokes of color, Koeppel captures the immense detail of the Maine island. Large, mossy isles rise from the calm sea, while the water gently crashes against the shore. Rocks and vibrant pink flowers are scattered throughout the scene. A sailboat anchors further out, perhaps resting after a long day's journey, soaking in the tranquility of being one with nature.
Erik Koeppel, "Monhegan Harbor", Oil on panel, 5 x 10

10/13/2026

🦌 Erik Koeppel’s “Sunset in the Woods” elegantly presents a captivating landscape framed by tall trees and moss-covered rocks. A deer stands serenely at the edge of the lake, taking a moment to rest after a long journey. The sound of the waterfall cascading into the tranquil water invites viewers to delve deeper into Koeppel’s picturesque landscape. As the sun sets behind the distant mountains, it bathes the entire scene in a warm, golden haze. Koeppel beautifully captures the essence of nature, inspiring a profound sense of peace and reflection.
Erik Koeppel, "Sunset in the Woods", Oil on panel, 12 x 18

10/10/2026

🔴 Key to Erik Koeppel’s art is the sublime: where does nature inspire spiritual enlightenment? In paintings like “Symbolic Vision”, grand landscapes, mystical light, and colorful natural elements transform the act of viewing into something both awe-inspiring and terrifying. Being subsumed by the sweeping grandeur of nature can be an experience too overwhelming to express, yet Koeppel’s sublime works lead the viewer, as if they were wading into the same water, on a profoundly spiritual visual journey.
Erik Koeppel, "Symbolic Vision", Oil on panel, 5 x 9

10/09/2026

🔴 A vista over calm water and hazy moonrise, “Summer Moon” invites the viewer into a moment of contemplation. The rosy warmth shrouding the grand expanse of water and mountains casts a repose that, however surreal, feels safe. As day turns to night, the stillness of the canoe on the water provides a feeling of solemnity that is easily embraced. Koeppel’s uniquely contemplative scenes, unlike other 19th century Romantic works, offer a moment of tranquility within pastoral simplicity.
Erik Koeppel, "Summer Moon", Oil on panel, 8 x 14

10/08/2026

🌊 It is the union of idyllic and rugged that keeps artists flocking to the Monhegan coastline. Erik Koeppel capitalizes on the tension inherent to the landscape, painting a delicate balance between the two. “Blackhead, Monhegan, Maine” illustrates that for every blue sky, there is a storm rolling in; for every soaring cliff, there is a sharp drop into the crashing surf; and for every dense forest, there is something lurking in its depths. A steady anticipation lingers within each of Koeppel’s placid Monhegan landscapes.
Erik Koeppel, "Blackhead, Monhegan, Maine", Oil on panel, 9 x 14

10/08/2026

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Erik Koeppel's solo spotlight exhibition "Painting the Profound" is available to view and shop online! Explore 25 of the artists latest Hudson River Landscapes and take a journey through nature towards a higher ideal of beauty.

The Guild of Boston Artists is proud to present a spotlight exhibition of paintings by Erik Koeppel. The show will feature 20 of the New Hampshire artist's signature Hudson River School landscapes, each depicting a journey towards a higher ideal of beauty in nature.

10/07/2026

🍂 The Hudson River School’s rich geographic tradition includes depictions of Mount Washington and the S**o River, popular subjects for artists like Thomas Cole and John Frederick Kensett since the 1820s. Erik Koeppel consciously returns to these canonical Northeastern locations, participating in a shared visual language and heritage. He understands, like those before him, that the unencumbered natural world is suffused with a raw, rugged, and majestic power best conveyed through painting.
Erik Koeppel, "Mt. Washington from Lost Pond", Oil on panel, 20 x 36

10/06/2026

🌳 Erik Koeppel’s scenes more broadly revive the traditional idea of an American Arcadia, presenting an idealized and unspoiled paradise. Keeping with the Hudson River School iconography, his landscapes featuring figures emphasize the harmonious relationship between humanity and nature. In “The Woods,” for example, the woman lying on mossy stones appears to flow with the stream below while conversing with the bird above. She is unified with the natural world, reveling in the refuge Koeppel creates.
Erik Koeppel, "The Woods", Oil on panel, 20 x 16

10/03/2026

⭐ Now Open! We are thrilled to announce that our next solo spotlight exhibition, "Erik Koeppel - Painting the Profound", is now on display! Please join us today at 2 pm for an Artist Talk and Q&A with Erik, followed by the opening reception to celebrate this brand-new exhibition. Meet Erik Koeppel and enjoy an afternoon of art and conversation. Light refreshments will be served. We hope to see you there!