Brent Cotton is a nationally acclaimed landscape painter whose work is renowned for its dreamlike mist, glowing light, and deeply personal connection to the natural world. With a painter’s eye and a fisherman’s soul, Cotton captures not just the beauty of streams and forests—but the primal, almost spiritual urge to be within them.

His signature scenes often feature softly illuminated mist rising from a quiet river, pierced by golden beams of light filtering through the trees—often revealing a solitary fisherman immersed in the moment. The mood is timeless. The atmosphere, ethereal. Each painting feels like a memory you’ve lived, or wish you had.

Cotton’s mastery of light and shadow is amazing, creating compositions that feel both grounded and otherworldly. As an avid fisherman, he paints from experience, imbuing his work with authenticity and emotional depth that resonates with collectors. His pieces aren’t simply landscapes—they are invitations to step into stillness and reflection.

A long-respected figure in the art world, Brent Cotton continues to captivate audiences and collectors alike, with works that linger in the heart long after they leave the wall. Now exhibiting at Illume Gallery West, his paintings remain a celebration of nature, solitude, and the timeless call of the water.