2024 Plein-Air Artists

Mitchell Saler

Middletown, NY

About the Artist

Mitchell Saler is a fine artist who primarily paints realistic landscapes in oil, though also paints textural abstracts, animals, architecture, still lifes and more. In his works, he enjoys conveying vastness, dramatic lighting, and atmospheric effects. He exhibits his art in a number of venues and participates in plein air painting events. He has received over 20 awards in various art exhibits including from the Salmagundi Club.  He is a member of the Salmagundi Club in NYC, Wallkill River Center for the Arts, Goshen Art League, Orange County Arts Council, and Middletown Art Group.  He graduated with an Associate Degree in Visual Arts from SUNY Orange in Middletown, NY, and received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting and Drawing, summa cum laude, from SUNY New Paltz.  He lives in Middletown, NY, and has been teaching art at local venues, including the Mulberry House Senior Center, as well as private lessons.

"Lake Placid from the Summit" by Mitchell Saler

“Lake Placid from the Summit”